Good individuals in good organizations doing good work are the threads that maintain us collectively, particularly in instances like these. And these individuals and organizations depend upon individuals such as you to reach their work.
Right here you’ll discover an encyclopedia of types, outlining the work of Hawai‘i nonprofits that convey assist and hope to so many—from keiki to kūpuna, from the surroundings to sustainability, from marginalized communities to the security of our ‘ohana.
We hope you’ve been impressed by the tales advised inside these pages and can discover alternatives with these many organizations that suit you, whether or not it’s volunteering time or cash, (or each!), They want you. And we are able to promise, your involvement will do greater than assist others, it is going to fulfill you.
Southwest Airways
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Southwest Airways is greater than an airline. We’re your neighbor, and we take pleasure in championing the causes that matter essentially the most in every of the communities we serve.
Hawai‘i is not any completely different: Lengthy earlier than our first plane arrived within the state, we talked story with kūpuna on every island to hear and find out about what makes this place so distinctive. And since our service started in 2019, we’re proud to have donated greater than $1.5 million to worthwhile organizations throughout the Islands.
By way of continued partnerships with native nonprofits, Southwest stays dedicated to investing within the communities the place our staff reside and work. We invite you to be taught extra about a few of our companions and the impactful work they’re doing in Hawai‘i.
Nationwide Tropical Botanical Backyard
ntbg.org
The Nationwide Tropical Botanical Backyard is devoted to preserving tropical plant variety and stemming the tide of extinction – by means of plant exploration, propagation, habitat restoration, scientific analysis, and schooling. NTBG’s Gardens and preserves are secure havens for at-risk species that in any other case would possibly disappear without end. With areas in Hawai‘i and Florida, they’re in a position to enrich life by means of discovery, scientific analysis, conservation, and schooling. For over 50 years they’ve performed a significant function in saving vegetation by adopting values primarily based on Native Hawaiian
core practices and collaborating regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Accessurf
accessurf.org
AccesSurf builds an inclusive group that empowers individuals with disabilities by means of accessible seashore and water packages. Constructed from humble beginnings nearly 16 years in the past, AccesSurf continues to be a pioneer within the development of adaptive water sports activities, ocean recreation, and therapeutic instruction for individuals with disabilities all through the state of Hawai‘i and worldwide. They host 40 packages a 12 months, giving individuals of any age, potential, ethnic, or monetary background a spot to benefit from the water, construct group, and really feel a way of belonging. Most not too long ago, they hosted the Hawai‘i Adaptive Browsing Competitors, bringing collectively over 100 athletes from 17 international locations.
Hawaii Land Belief
hilt.org
Hawai‘i Island Land Belief protects and stewards the lands that maintain Hawai‘i, and teaches the following technology to do the identical. Hawai‘i Land Belief (HILT) takes a uniquely Hawaiian and holistic strategy to land conservation. We preserve lands that allow Hawai‘i’s long-term well-being, prioritizing the safety of coastlines, wahi kūpuna (Hawaiian cultural landscapes), and lands that develop wholesome meals for Hawai‘i’s individuals. HILT has protected practically 22,000 acres, and welcomes everybody to attach and provides again to ‘āina at its public preserves.
Hope Companies
hopeserviceshawaii.org
HOPE Companies Hawai‘i has helped our houseless Hawai‘i Island ‘ohana transfer off the streets and into housing for over a decade. Final 12 months HOPE served greater than 1,500 Hawai‘i Island residents, and the vast majority of individuals they place into housing keep housed. HOPE’s packages are so efficient as a result of they’re information pushed–and it simply so occurs that essentially the most profitable packages are additionally essentially the most compassionate. Every particular person faces their very own circumstances, and HOPE helps them construct their very own distinctive pathway out homelessness. That’s why HOPE provides companies from avenue drugs, to homeless prevention, to everlasting supportive housing, and extra.
Be part of us and put your coronary heart in motion by donating to a worthy nonprofit on givebighawaii.com
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Hawaii Neighborhood Basis
O‘ahu
827 Fort Road Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-6333
Kaua‘i
4268 Rice Road, Suite Ok
Līhu‘e, HI 96766
(808) 245-4585
Maui
444 Hāna Hwy Suite 201
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 242-6184
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After-Faculty All-Stars Hawaii
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Mission: After-Faculty All-Stars Hawaii gives complete after-school packages that maintain kids secure and assist them reach college and life.
Key Companies Supplied
After-Faculty All-Stars Hawaii gives free after-school and summer season packages for center and intermediate college college students. ASAS helps the social, emotional and mental growth of underserved college students by offering structured tutorial helps, well being and health actions and enrichment packages. As well as, ASAS provides particular packages targeted on service studying, youth management, profession exploration, sports-based youth growth and highschool transition. ASAS Hawaii serves over 2,500 college students at eight colleges on Oʻahu and three colleges on Hawaiʻi Island yearly.
Occasions and Alternatives
Go to asashawaii.org/get-involved to be taught how one can be a part of our All-Star ʻohana as a volunteer or present alternatives for our college students to be taught as a company accomplice. Donate to our packages on-line at asashawaii.org/donate and assist present thrilling packages, lessons, discipline journeys and experiences for our college students. Sponsor a desk at our annual All-Star Affair Gala that options performances from our All-Star college students. Contact us at [email protected] to safe a desk for our upcoming occasion.
How You Can Assist
ASAS Hawaii evokes college students to be wholesome, graduate highschool and go to school, discover a profession they love and provides again to their group. Donate to help our mission at asashawaii.org/donate and assist present thrilling packages, lessons, discipline journeys and experiences for our college students.
Management
Paula Fitzell, President & CEO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daybreak M. Dunbar, Chair
Brett Brewer, Founding Chair
Richanne Lam, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Lori Abe, Secretary
Corey Campbell
AJ Halagao
Lori Harrison
Jim Polk
Tiffany Vara
ADVISORY BOARD
Greg Dickhens
Bert A. Kobayashi
Susan Kobayashi
Maya Soetoro-Ng
Jeff Watanabe
Lynn Watanabe
Brady Yee
1523 Kalākaua Avenue Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96826 | (808) 734-1314 | [email protected]
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Youngster & Household Service
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Mission: Strengthening households and fostering the wholesome growth of youngsters. CFS is a Hawai‘i-born, impact-driven, community-based group responding to household and group crises since 1899.
Key Companies Supplied
Youngster & Household Service is devoted to empowering households experiencing troublesome instances with instruments to achieve their fullest potential. Our statewide group packages embrace preschool schooling, prevention of kid abuse and neglect, packages for at-risk youth, home violence emergency companies, therapeutic counseling, employment help, packages for elder care, and extra. With greater than 40 areas throughout the state and in-home go to choices, CFS makes use of a trauma-informed strategy to assist households heal from trauma, forestall abuse, and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Stroll-in Household Facilities provide free sources and referrals together with help for primary wants, help securing employment, and programs on matters comparable to parenting and talent constructing. Survivors of home violence can entry our shelters or hotlines 24 hours a day, teenagers in disaster can shelter in our residential house, and fogeys can confidentially name The Mother or father Line for help. Retired and active-duty service members and navy households can entry psychological well being care by means of The Steven A. Cohen Clinic at Youngster & Household Service.
Occasions and Alternatives
CFS Stronger Households Fund® consists of like-minded donors who kind huis to speculate strategically in transformational and progressive work. These steadfast supporters assist improve lives and communities by means of the cutting-edge packages and actions of CFS.
How You Can Assist
All donations stay in state and serve households in Hawai‘i. Household Giving Hub — Designate items by island or statewide to handle essentially the most urgent wants of the group. Marathon of HOPE — Assist remodel lives with our digital initiative led by 100% volunteer Guild leaders. Company Philanthropy – Nominate CFS as a beneficiary of your worker giving or group help program.
Management
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Karen Tan, LCSW, President & CEO
Amanda Pump, MS, Chief Program Officer
Lee Higa-Okamato, MHRM, Chief Administrative Officer
Anne Marie Rizzo, Chief Development Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTOR EXECUTIVES
Louise Ing, Chair
Glen Kaneshige, First Vice Chair
Erin Kirihara, Second Vice Chair
Michael Younger, Secretary
Beth Whitehead, Treasurer
Arnold Martines, Previous Chair
91-1841 Fort Weaver Highway ‘Ewa Seashore, HI 96706 | 808-543-8413 | [email protected]
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Pals of the Library of Hawai‘i
Mission: The Pals of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) exists to advertise and help Hawai‘i’s public libraries. FLH works to broaden free public library companies for our communities.
Picture: Courtesy of Pals of the Library of Hawai‘i.
Key Companies Supplied
Established in 1879, the Pals of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) exists to help and promote Hawai‘i’s 51 public libraries. FLH gives funding exterior the common state funds to help statewide studying packages, grants to library branches, persevering with schooling for library employees, scholarships for the following technology of librarians, know-how upgrades, grant writing, and number of the Librarian of the 12 months and Excellence in Service awardees annually. To lift funds, FLH accepts and sells a whole bunch of 1000’s of donated books and media annually. Store our guide gross sales or our new Village Books & Music retailer at Ward Centre mall. Past the sale of donated materials, FLH receives sponsorships, bequests, grants, and different donations to perform our mission.
Occasions and Alternatives
• Be part of the Studying Applications on the 51 public libraries.
• Be part of a neighborhood story time for Each Youngster Able to Learn ideas.
• Go to your native department for Free Comedian E book Day.
How You Can Assist
• Store our Village Books & Music bookstore at Ward Centre.
• Store our On-line Bookstore at FLHhawaii.org/onlinebookstore
• Play within the Hyperlinks to Literacy golf match every Fall at Kapolei Golf Membership.
Management
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Fay, President
Maia Rosen, Vice-President
Gregory Valen, Treasurer
Lynn Hiyakumoto, Secretary
Marlene Sales space
Jane Dickson
Lynnae Lee
Susan Li
Amanda McCann
Keith Oda
Brian Sekiguchi
Kalani Sloat
Allene R. Suemori
Jennifer Thompson
Denise Wheeler
Alan Yamamoto
Stacey Aldrich, State Librarian, Ex-Officio
Nainoa Mau, Government Director
501 Sumner Road, #614 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 | 808-536-4174| | [email protected]
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Ho’ōla Nā Pua
The Institute for Human Companies
Mission: To create and provide tailor-made options for these in disaster, and nurture homeless individuals towards higher self-direction and duty.
Picture: Courtesy of The Institute for Human Companies.
Key Companies Supplied
IHS helps finish or avert homelessness for over 6,000 residents of Oahu annually. Established in 1978, we’re essentially the most complete non-profit human companies company within the state with a major concentrate on addressing homelessness. Our programming is a vital security internet for Hawai‘i residents in want. The companies wanted to assist people and households exit homelessness are as distinctive because the households themselves. We handle every particular person state of affairs with respect, taking the time to hearken to their tales and provide tailor-made options.
Past meals and shelter, we provide all kinds of supportive companies that enable people to reconnect, heal and succeed. Companies embrace: case administration; group re-entry; emergency shelters; employment help; kids and household programming; well being companies; homeless prevention; housing navigation; meals; medical respite; outreach; pre-vocational packages; relocation help; veterans’ packages.
Occasions and Alternatives
Be part of us for the Homeward Certain 5K Enjoyable Run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. twenty fourth both in-person at Mānoa Valley District Park or just about. Entry price is $35-45. All proceeds will instantly profit IHS. Study extra at ihshawaii.org/hb5k.
How Can You Assist
VOLUNTEER – Give again by means of group service in our kitchen, shelters, well being clinic and admin workplace. Enroll at ihshawaii.org/volunteer.
HOLIDAY WISH LIST – Present the gadgets our keiki and packages are wishing for. Discover our Amazon want lists at ihshawaii.org/wishlist.
DONATE – Turn out to be a one-time or month-to-month donor. Go to our web site to donate by scanning our QR code.
Management
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tracy Tonaki, President
David Morimoto, Vice-President
Lynne Unemori, Secretary
Joanna Oshiro, Chair, Finance
Ellen Carson, Chair, Governance
Ok. James Steiner, Jr., Chair, Audit
Keala Peters, Co-Chair, Exterior Affairs & Improvement
Elizabeth “Annie” Valentin, Co-Chair, Exterior Affairs & Improvement
Joe Viola, Chair, Inside Affairs
Julie Arigo
Sondra Brandon
Christine Camp
Duke DuTeil
Kenneth Fink
Jerry Gibson
Jayson Harper
Jeff Harris
Ian Hogan
Ed Hope
Marci LaRouech
Craig McGinnis
Patrick McGuirk
Lauren S. Nahme
Ku‘uhaku Park
Curtis Saiki
LeeAnn Silva
Dr. Anthea Wang
Rev. Msgr. Terrence
Watanabe
Tammi Yokogawa-King
546 Ka‘a‘ahi St. Honolulu, HI 96817 | 808-447-2800 | [email protected]
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Matson
Companions in Improvement Basis
Mission: Ho‘oulu a ho‘olako ‘o Companions in Improvement Basis i nā ‘ohana me nā kaiāulu e loa‘a ka lei o ka lanakila a e lawelawe pono ma o ka mo‘omeheu a me ka mauli ola Hawai‘i. To encourage and equip households and communities for fulfillment and repair utilizing timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Picture: Courtesy of Companions in Improvement Basis.
Key Companies Supplied
Companions in Improvement Basis (PIDF) attracts on ‘ike kupuna, ancestral knowledge and information, to navigate social challenges and to develop self-resiliency, vibrancy, and wholesome, safe communities in Hawai‘i. Our packages, guided by time-tested cultural values and practices, serve the wants of younger keiki, their caregivers, and economically susceptible youth and households to beat systemic disparities and historic trauma.
- Multi-generational schooling: Engages keiki to kūpuna, supporting households as first academics in culturally wealthy, developmentally applicable early childhood studying and caregiver schooling.
- Strengthening Households & Communities: Addresses the wants of a few of our most susceptible youth and households, together with kids in foster care and alternative youth, or “youth of promise” affected by antagonistic childhood experiences.
- Island Resiliency: Applications and partnerships that construct the imaginative and prescient for wholesome and resilient communities centered round meals safety and self-determination. We have interaction our youth and households to look after the ‘āina and one another to empower therapeutic.
Occasions and Alternatives
- Turn out to be a Foster House
- Neighborhood partnerships
- Company sponsorship & giving
- Particular person & main items
- Buy PIDF books
- Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards Annual Fundraiser August 2023
- Volunteer & internship alternatives
How You Can Assist
Since 1997, PIDF has served over 128,000 individuals by means of the help of our group. Stroll alongside us as we elevate Hawai‘i’s households and communities by offering sources that equip and encourage change:
- Turn out to be a month-to-month supporter
- Donate in-kind items
- Share our mission with family and friends
- Volunteer
Management
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kyle Chock, Chair
Kimo Todd, Vice Chair
Diane Paloma, PhD, Secretary
James Gomez, CPA, Treasurer
Pastor Elwin Ahu, Director
Kawena Beaupré, Director
Michael Chun, PhD Director
Summer season Kaiawe, Director
Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, PhD, Ex-Officio Director
Scott Seu, Director
Reverend William Kaina, Emeritus
Morris Takushi, Emeritus
EXECUTIVES
Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, PhD, President & CEO
Laura Dang, Vice President of Administration
Alison Masutani, Vice President of Operations
Stephanie Nishimura, Chief Monetary Officer
2040 Bachelot St. Honolulu, HI 96817 | 808-595-5290 | [email protected]
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Shriners Hospitals for Kids® – Honolulu
Waikīkī Well being
Mission: Waikīkī Well being’s mission is to supply high quality medical and social companies which can be accessible and affordablefor everybody, no matter potential to pay. Waikīkī Well being locations particular emphasis on aiding underserved populations, together with those that are homeless, residing at or under poverty degree, uninsured or underinsured.
Picture: Courtesy of Waikīkī Well being.
Key Companies Supplied
Waikīkī Well being is in its fifty fifth 12 months of serving our group. Our Affected person-Centered Medical House provides major and preventive medical care absolutely built-in with behavioral well being and Native Hawaiian Therapeutic; dental care, optometry, tobacco therapy, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C companies, gender variety navigation, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatric care, medical vitamin remedy, continual illness administration, care coordination, pharmacy companies.
Service websites embrace ‘Ōhua Clinic in Waikīkī, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Makahiki Clinic in McCully-Mō‘ili‘ili, PATH Clinic in Kaimukī, Youth Outreach (YO!) Drop-in Heart & Clinic in Waikīkī, Keauhou Shelter in Mō‘ili‘ili. Outreach initiatives: Pu‘uhonua Jail Program helps offenders reenter the group, Emergency Division Diversion Program reduces emergency division overcrowding; and our Medical Cellular Clinic will increase entry to care.
In 2021, Waikīkī Well being supplied 56,980 visits (52,219 in-clinic and 4,761 telehealth) to 10,050 sufferers; 70% have been lined by Medicaid and/or Medicare, 47% have been residing at or under poverty degree, and 14% have been homeless.
Occasions and Alternatives
In celebration of Nationwide Well being Heart Week, Waikīkī Well being plans to host a Wellness Truthful in August 2023. This well-liked occasion, held yearly on the ‘Ōhua clinic “nice garden” earlier than COVID-19 intervened, gives interactive, academic, and informational actions for WH sufferers and passers-by.
How You Can Assist
Waikīkī Well being welcomes financial donations in any quantity to maintain our companies to the group; and in-kind contributions to help our homeless purchasers (gently used clothes, backpacks, hygiene merchandise, canned and packaged meals, and retailer present playing cards).
Management
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Phyllis Dendle, Chief Government Officer, Waikīkī Well being
Elliot J. Kalauawa, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Waikīkī Well being
Octavius Gonzaga, Chief Monetary Officer, Waikīkī Well being
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas Namiki, MD, President; Division of Pathology, The Queens Medical Heart; and Dept. of Surgical procedure, Fort Medical Heart
Alexis Charpentier, Vice President; Director, Prevention with Nationwide Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Administrators (NASTAD)
Scot Sterenberg, Treasurer/Chair, Finance Committee; Head of Workplace, Marsh Administration Companies
Nola A. Nahulu, Secretary; Music educator/director of grownup and youth choral and opera teams
Leon Williams, Chair, Governance Committee; Realtor Affiliate, Senior Actual Property Specialist and Vendor Consultant Specialist. Former Broadway performer
Ed Springer, Chair, High quality Assurance Committee; former Guide and Technical Advisor to White Home OMB, FBI
Floyd M. Crosby, MPH, Chair, Compensation and Succession Planning Committee; Case Administration Specialist, State of Hawai‘i Division of Well being, Grownup Psychological Well being Division
James J. Nelson, Chair, Advertising and Improvement Committee; served as session legal professional, analysis analyst and particular assistant to Hawai‘i State Legislators
277 ‘Ōhua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 | P: 808-537-8400 | F: 808-922-6454 | [email protected]
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