Behind the Lavalava

24/01/2025

We’re reaching out to gauge interest in a Utah Youth Resource Expo. This event would be a fantastic opportunity for nonprofits and organizations to showcase their services. We’ll cover a wide range of topics, including mental health support, hunger and homelessness assistance, career development, puberty education, financial literacy, disability services, therapy and counseling, and more.

The event is planned for a Saturday in September. There will be a small fee for booth registration, but it’s a no-sale event focused solely on providing valuable information. Our goal is to have at least 50 nonprofits and organizations participating. If we can get 20+ interested groups, we’ll move forward with the event.

Please help spread the word and share this with others. If you’re interested, sign up using this link so we can start compiling a list. https://form.jotform.com/behindthelavalavafoundation/exposignup. Thank you!

24/01/2025

Ragga⌚️now available at MATAI. Get yours today!

Visit https://matai.com.au/products/matai-genesis-g4-black-series-ragga

New to the G4 Collection - Ragga ⌚️👀

We waited to take this design from the IM2 collection and place it on our OG Genesis Collection.
Now available on our website for Friday Frenzy 🙌🏾

https://matai.com.au/products/matai-genesis-g4-black-series-ragga

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21/01/2025

We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us grow and improve. If you’ve attended any of our nonprofit events, we’d be delighted to hear about your experience. Share a testimonial or review that we can feature on our website and social media to showcase the positive impact of our efforts. If you have any photos from the event, feel free to include those too! Rest assured, we’ll only use your initials to keep your privacy intact. Thank you for your continued support in helping us uplift our community!

Please visit bio or use this link to fill out form.
https://form.jotform.com/behindthelavalavafoundation/review

13/01/2025

📅 Save the Date!

The 3rd Annual Pacific Island Veterans Day Dinner will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6 PM at the Conference Center at Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah.

This event is to honor ALL our veterans with a complimentary dinner, Pacific Island-style. It is free for veterans and their plus one.

🎟️ 320 seats will be available. Registration for the event will open at a later date. The event will also be open to the public with an admission fee.

Donations and Sponsorship Opportunities: We welcome and appreciate any support.

For more information, visit our website: behindthelavalavafoundation.org.

Let’s come together to honor those who have served.

11/01/2025

We invite you to share your feedback on our nonprofit events! Your insights are invaluable for showcasing our impact and inspiring others to get involved. Visit our new website to learn more about our mission and upcoming events. Your voice can help us grow!

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08/01/2025

Our website is now live!
Visit behindthelavalavafoundation.org to learn more about our nonprofit and how you can get involved.

03/01/2025

💥 RAFFLE ALERT FROM OUR PARTNERS AT MATAI! 💥

Here’s your chance to own the ALL GOLD SX ONE AUTOMATIC WATCH — a timepiece so exclusive, it will never be sold by MATAI. This watch is available only through their monthly raffle!

By purchasing a ticket, you’ll be directly supporting MATAI Arts & Innovation projects like Voices and Higher Learning, empowering creativity and education within the community.

🎟️ Tickets: $2 each
🎟️ Unlimited entries — more tickets = more chances to win!

🔗 Grab your tickets now:
https://www.matai.world/shop/p/monthly-draw-for-the-sx-one-automatic-exclusive-valued-at-1000

⏰ First draw: Sunday, February 2nd!
Our partners at MATAI will hold a new raffle every month in 2025. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to support a great cause and win big!

19/12/2024

Holiday Giveaway Alert Friday! Our green-hearted friend is spreading the love this season and treating YOU to a meal at Natin But Grindz!

We’re giving away $25 gift cards to the first 20 people who show up at 3 PM this Friday at WholesomeCo, 580 W 100 N, Bountiful, UT 84010. Limit 2 per household. But there’s a fun twist! To earn your gift card, show some holiday spirit by either busting a dance move or snapping a selfie with our green friend and using hashtags and . You must post your pic on social media with the hashtags or show off your best dance move to qualify!

Don’t miss this chance for some delicious island grindz and a joyful experience! See you there! 🎉

17/12/2024

Join Our Mission to Empower Veterans!
We are looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help grow our organization. You don’t need to be a veteran or have any special skills or experience—everyone with the willingness to help is welcome!

We need volunteers to assist with organizing and setting up events, fundraising efforts, joining our leadership team, and much more!

By volunteering with us, you’ll be making a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans and their families. Together, we provide opportunities in education, sports, business, and culture and arts.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up using link in bio or https://form.jotform.com/behindthelavalavafoundation/volunteer and get started on our volunteer list.

Let’s work together to empower our heroes and their families!💪🇺🇸

16/12/2024

Here’s a look back at the Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market!
📸: Brother Valdez Photography

14/12/2024

Our 2024 Podcast Recap
What an amazing year it’s been! In 2024, we recorded 28 episodes, connected with listeners from 30 countries, and stayed in the top 50% of all podcasts. A big thank you to Salt Lake City, Utah, our top city for downloads!

As we enter our third year of podcasting, we’re grateful for the journey so far. While balancing the podcast with our nonprofit work has been challenging, we’ve stayed committed to delivering meaningful content.

To our listeners and supporters: Thank you for being with us every step of the way. Your support keeps us going. Catch us on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Here’s to an even greater year ahead!

10/12/2024

Shoutout to Kenny Simeona of Bamos Grill for making it as a finalist in the 2024 Business Voyage Pitch Competition! It takes incredible courage and strength to stand on stage and share your passion with others, and you did an amazing job. Now, a few hundred more people are aware of your brand! We’re proud to support Bamos Grill—go follow them and, if you’re in the Eagle Mountain area, stop by to enjoy island cuisine, Simeona style!

07/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible vendors for bringing our first annual Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market to life. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support the event and shop in honor of our veterans and their families. A special shoutout to our amazing sponsors—Utah Veteran Business Resource Center, Cyprus Credit Union, and Natin But Grindz—your support means the world to us. We’re already looking forward to next year as we continue to grow and elevate this event. Onward and upward!

07/12/2024

Voyage Pitch Competition

05/12/2024

We are here until 7pm today.

04/12/2024

🎉 Tomorrow's the Day! 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable holiday market experience! Support local veteran-owned businesses and find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. With 50 amazing vendors, engaging workshops, delicious food trucks, and fantastic entertainment, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Event Details:
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, December 5th | 12 PM - 7 PM
📍 Location: Conference Center at Miller Campus, Sandy, Utah

Workshops:
🕚 11 AM: Business Banking & Lending by Cyprus Credit Union
🕐 1 PM: Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Online Presence by VBRC
🕔 5 PM: Siva Samoa Workshop by Miss Tausala America

Highlights:
🍴 Food Truck: Natin But Grindz (all day!)
🎶 Music: DJ Kokonut spinning live
🎁 Hourly Raffles: Gift baskets and $50 cash prizes
💃 Entertainment at 6 PM: Malialole Dance and Kenshin Taiko

Admission is FREE! Come shop, learn, and celebrate while supporting veteran entrepreneurs.

See you there!