SEH has been collecting storefront donations from customers to support various NPOs that contribute to the local community since it began operations. Each month, SEH researches Hawaii-based organizations that are active in fields such as health, safety, and education. In 2023, SEH committed to supporting its Your Neighborhood Store mission by selecting organizations from not only Oahu, but Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. In FY2023, approximately $87,300 was donated.

On April 22, SEH employees as well as other businesses and residents once again gathered at Kapiolani Park to participate in the Step Out Walk at Kapiolani Park. This event reaffirms SEH’s dedication to supporting the American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of those affected by the disease. This year marked 32 years of being connected and walking for a cure. Funds raised will support lifesaving research, education and advocacy.

Individuals from both Store Support Center (SSC) and store teams were encouraged to invite their families to the event filled with walking, games, and food. This event provided an opportunity for SEH employees to actively contribute to the fight against diabetes and re-connect with their fellow colleagues.

In May, SEH partnered with Oahu’s largest bikeshare organization, Biki, to promote biking as a healthy and eco-friendly transportation alternative throughout Bike Month. Biki has over 1,300 bikes at over 130 conveniently located self-service “Biki Stops,” enabling residents to utilize biking without having to own one.

On May 1, Biki kicked off the Bike Month festivities. The festivities included Biki hosting an “Energizer Station” every Tuesday along a bike path in Honolulu where Biki riders and bike commuters are invited to stop by for free snacks and refreshments provided by local businesses including SEH. This year, SEH donated granola bars, bananas and water. The Energizer Station was an opportunity to thank residents for cycling and encourage others to consider it for their commute.

On May 7, SEH celebrated National Ride a Bike Day by sponsoring FREE Rides with Biki. All day long, bikers could use code ‘711’ at any Biki kiosk to redeem a free 30-minute ride. The event resulted in 2,163 rides and a combined total of 43,844 minutes ridden.

August 8, 2023 is a day that many will never forget. On that day, wildfires swept through Lahaina, Maui, the formal royal capital of Hawaii. Families were displaced and many lost loved ones. Lahaina is unrecognizable but the community is determined to rebuild it.

This tragedy sparked a global effort to raise money for the thousands of residents affected by the devastating wildfires. As part of the effort, the 7-Eleven ohana stepped in to help. SEH donated $20,000 to two separate organizations, American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. In collaboration with Warabeya, USA, SEH delivered SPAM Musubi and Somen Salad to the Maui Evacuation Center. SEH’s customers collectively raised over $10,000 to the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong through its storefront donations. Additionally, 7-Eleven Japan held its own storefront donation campaign for the same organization; and raised over $300,000. 7-Eleven Inc. donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. And 7-Eleven International, LLC donated $25,000 to the Hawaii Community Maui Strong Fund.

SEH partnered with non-profit Keiki O Ka ‘Aina in December 2023 to bring awareness to its Laulima Giving Program. The Program serves as a critical lifeline to the community and has served more than 230,000 needy individuals throughout the state. It depends exclusively on donations from residents and local businesses. Keiki O Ka ‘Aina’s overarching mission is to educate children, strengthen families, enrich communities, and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture by empowering Hawaii’s families to undertake leadership roles in their communities.

Each holiday season, it hosts a major “adopt-a-family” campaign, where generous community members can anonymously gift necessities to a family in need. To support this campaign, SEH made a donation of $40,000. In addition, SEH adopted a family on Oahu and a family on Kauai by donating basic necessities that totaled $2,000. Store Support Center members also participated; and adopted three Oahu families.

To help further Keiki O Ka Aina’s mission, SEH sponsored its 6th annual “Gingerbread Ohana Fest” at Windward Shopping Center on December 2. In conjunction with its fundraising efforts, this free event served as a community gathering place to celebrate the season of giving.