Women gathering to talk story on Mrs. Dillingham’s cottage steps at the corner of Punahou and Arcadia probably seemed sweet, innocent enough. It’s likely the men hardly noticed them. The year was 1900 and the Black Plague was wreaking havoc in the trader-rich Chinatown area, with military-enforced quarantines and eventually, a purposely set fire that […]
You know the ritual: Kids ask what’s for dinner, parents check the refrigerator, a conversation ensues about what sounds good, and with an agreement reached, all hands work to get it on the table. Now imagine that same ritual happening in school cafeterias around the state. Sounds crazy, right? Between USDA standards, DOE requirements, recipes
Should you queue up for this year’s Honolulu Marathon in the pre-dawn hours, hydrated, well rested and ready to run, don’t be shocked if someone ambles in late, maybe a little disheveled with a bow tie slung around his neck, and takes his place amid the runners. Chances are he’s not had enough sleep and
The story goes that Duane Kurisu saw the land that would become Kahauiki Village — a plantation style community now housing 30 previously homeless families — from an airplane on approach to Honolulu. Like many stories, that’s only partly true. Kurisu wasn’t looking to build a homeless village. He needed a spot to relocate a
Honolulu may sport more slippers than stilettos, but when it comes to the annual social calendar, big-name events in Palm Beach and Bel Air have nothing on us. Rhinestones and taffeta steal the show at the Heart Ball, an event that’s been raising money for the Heart Association of Hawaii for 40 years. Devotees count
Good people supporting good causes and doing good in the community. That’s what philanthropy is all about, and it’s been part of the Hawaii culture for generations. The word philanthropist often conjures images of Rockefeller, Carnegie, Gates or Omidyar—people of deep means who invest heavily in the causes they’re passionate about. But it’s more than
Have a great idea and a shared passion, and amazing things can happen. These efforts reflect that spirit of community, standing together, making a difference. Some of the groups below are new, and some have been quietly doing good works for years. Check them out. Be inspired. Get involved. –P.B. YO – Youth Outreach provides
Good thing — because that’s what it takes to run a capital campaign. Lynne Wooddell might not seem like someone who thinks about money all day every day, but she does. That’s her job — to raise the funds necessary to make a vision a reality, to build that new hospital or school, to buy
You can’t miss the signs over the doors—at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Ewa Beach and Kailua, the Easter Seals building in Ewa, the Shriners Hospital on Punahou Street, Goodwill in Kapolei and so many more—all made possible by the support of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Any organization looking to expand will
The Hawaii Community Foundation knows philanthropy. It’s what they do. From scholarships to partnerships to innovative programs on everything from education to the environment, HCF puts money and resources to work for Hawai‘i. Two names define HCF: Kelvin Taketa, the CEO for almost 20 years who more than doubled the group’s endowment and embedded HCF
We may wear slippahs and aloha shirts, but Hawaii’s gala scene knows how to party. And just like your mother taught you, a little bit of etiquette and know-how goes a long way. Here’s everything you need to know to get through the season with your reputation, bank account and next year’s invitation intact. Auntie
Oprah taught us well. We live our best lives. We make intentional decisions. We capture our moments of gratitude. In this hurry-up, plugged-in, 24/7 world, we take time to slow down and appreciate what’s good. Do we also remember to do it when we decide where we spend our consumer dollars? Companies such as Ben
