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Child & Family Service
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Child & Family Service

MISSION Strengthening Families and Fostering the Healthy Development of Children.  KEY SERVICES PROVIDED We’re All About FAMILY. Child & Family Service (CFS) is one of Hawaii’s oldest and largest nonprofits, providing counseling and therapeutic services that provide hope and help Hawaii’s families address serious life challenges such as poverty, abuse, and neglect. With nearly 50 programs statewide, […]

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Domestic Violence Action Center

MISSION Domestic Violence Action Center is dedicated to effectively addressing domestic violence through compassionate direct services and informed technical assistance. The dual commitment to survivors at risk and an informed community are foundational for the organization in response to this costly complex problem. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Domestic Violence Action Center opened in 1990 as a

HUGS
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HUGS

MISSION To strengthen Hawaii’s families and improve their quality of life as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED HUGS supports Hawaii families with children, infants to 21 years of age, who suffer from diverse, life-threatening illnesses. With the community’s help, HUGS offers long-term, comprehensive

Pacific & Asian Affairs Council
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Pacific & Asian Affairs Council

MISSION To promote greater awareness and understanding of international affairs with special attention on engaging Hawaii’s youth to become leaders with a broader understanding of their place in the world. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED PAAC’s programs introduce and spark dialogue about timely global issues that affect our state; nurture an understanding of Hawaii’s unique role in

Kamaaina Kids
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Kamaaina Kids

MISSION To serve children, families and our communities by providing ongoing quality education and enrichment programs to help build a sense of Self, Community and Environment. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Kamaaina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families primarily through quality childcare. Our services include, but are not limited

University of Hawaii Foundation
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University of Hawaii Foundation

MISSION To unite donors’ passions with the University of Hawaii’s aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawaii and our future generations.  KEY SERVICES PROVIDED The University of Hawaii Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaii. Today it is the

YWCA Oahu
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YWCA Oahu

MISSION YWCA Oahu is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.  KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Founded in 1900, YWCA Oahu is the oldest and largest women’s membership organization in Hawaii that provides a diverse array of resources to help women and girls better themselves for their families and

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A day in the life of Aloha Harvest

This video, created by Micah Mews, a college student working with Aloha Harvest, shows us what actually happens when Aloha Harvest staff puts the nonprofit’s mission into action. Watch the process as Aloha Harvest picks up “rescued” excess food from restaurants, hotels and other food establishments and delivers it to social service agencies that feed

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation donates $300,000 to volcano recovery

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to the Hawaii Island Volcano Recovery Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation. The funds will support the local organizations on the ground on Hawaii Island who are bringing immediate relief to the neighborhoods and families impacted by the Kilauea eruptions. “We recognize that leaders on

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KCAA Preschools of Hawaii

MISSION With deep roots in the islands and a long-standing commitment to early learning, our mission is to build a solid foundation for Hawaii’s children through excellent early education programs. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Early Education matters! Ninety percent of a child’s brain development occurs in the first five years of life. By age four, children

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Blue Planet Foundation

MISSION Blue Planet Foundation is committed to solving our climate change challenge by clearing the path for 100% clean energy through bold advocacy, community action, and energy awareness. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Clean Energy Policy: We engage community leaders, lawmakers, and energy experts in policy initiatives that lead the charge for bold vision and action. We

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Maui Behavioral Health Resources

MISSION Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ agencies work together to help thousands of Maui residents each year by ensuring everyone has the help they need to achieve and maintain a foundation for lasting recovery and well-being. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED MBHR is an umbrella organization of three nonprofit agencies that helps those affected by substance abuse and/or

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