University of Hawaii alumni Fred Chan and Annie Chan recently pledged $250,000 to assist full-time undergraduate students transferring from any UH community college into the College of Engineering at the Manoa campus.

Fred Chan earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering and his master’s in information and computer sciences from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences.

"This incredibly generous gift from Fred Chan is aimed at a very important component of the college’s efforts over the last eight years — assisting students transferring from UH community colleges into the College of Engineering. The college has developed very good relations with the community colleges and this gift will provide added incentives for community college students to consider a move to the college to pursue a career in engineering," College of Engineering Dean Peter Crouch said in a press release.

In 2001 the Chans created the Fred and Annie Chan Endowed Scholarship Fund for Electrical Engineering to support students with an interest in pursuing careers in electrical engineering.

In 1984 Fred Chan and Forrest Mozer founded ESS Technology Inc., a private manufacturer of computer multimedia products based in Fremont, Calif.

In other awards and grants:

» Kahuku High and Intermediate School was awarded a $50,000 grant for its new Red Raider for Life program from Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture and Health, a state initiative that funds after-school learning programs.

Kahuku received the full amount requested in its application, which was endorsed by Principal Pauline Masaniai and Castle-Kahuku Complex Area Superintendent Lea Albert, and written by Vice Principal Annette Ostrem.

The school’s RR4L program targets sixth- through eighth-graders, whom research has shown are the most vulnerable to failure. The after-school program launched Oct. 6 and will run through June 2015.

» Foodland Super Market recently announced that $1.9 million will be given to Hawaii’s nonprofit organizations this year as part of Give Aloha, Foodland’s annual community matching gifts program.

Foodland’s Give Aloha program, which runs from Sept. 1-30, invites customers to make a donation at checkout to support their favorite isle nonprofit organizations. Foodland and the Western Union Foundation match a portion of every donation.

This year, customers donated nearly $1.6 million at checkout. Foodland and the Western Union Foundation contributed more than $305,000 to match a portion of the donations, raising a total of $1,903,934.45 for 672 nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, the company said in a press release.

"We are so proud to partner with our customers to support the organizations they care so much about, and are excited to know the $1.9 million raised this year will make a difference in our community," said Jenai S. Wall, Foodland chairman and CEO.

Give Aloha was created in 1999 in honor of the late Maurice J. "Sully" Sullivan, founder of Foodland Super Market Ltd.

» The Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Nanakuli Clubhouse announced that Buffalo Wild Wings is supporting its flag football program with a $3,000 All Stars grant.

As part of Buffalo Wild Wings’ Team Up for Kids initiative and its partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the company reached 285 clubs across the country this fall with grants to add or support sports programs that promote physical fitness and good sportsmanship.

The Nanakuli Clubhouse flag football program began in September and will end in early December with four age brackets: 7-9, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17.

The grant includes team jerseys as well as tools and resources from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, which provides education and training programs for administrators and volunteer coaches across all team sports programs.

"During out-of-school time, it is critical that we provide programs to help kids learn teamwork and the importance of good sportsmanship. These lessons are building blocks that young people need as they move into adulthood," said Claudia "Lala" Fernandez, Nanakuli Clubhouse director.

"Thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings, the AllStars program provides opportunities for kids to be part of a team — learning invaluable lessons that will help them succeed at school, at home, at the club and in life."