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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 […]

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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Giving Tuesday, Hawaii-Style #GivingTuesdayHI

When Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, many of our thoughts shift toward holiday to-buy lists. There are massive daylong sales events on the heels of Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday evoke feelings of excitement, budget savviness and pride in “tackling the shopping list.” But one special day is set aside—a day that keeps the

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Does Giving Shape the News?

If you speak with journalists from some of Hawaii’s notable news .orgs, they’ll say that you may want to do a little digging before you decide if a news organization is worthy of your donation—or subscription—dollars. “You have to educate yourself. Look at the About Us page, check if the images are doctored,” says Patti

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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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Make-A-Wish Hawaii

MISSION Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s mission is that together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED In 1982, Make-A-Wish planted its roots in our islands and in 1984 we granted our first local wish to a 10-year-old Hilo boy who wished to go to Disneyland. This was the start of something truly

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U.S. VETS Barber’s Point

MISSION The successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Established in 1993 in California, U.S.VETS has been providing supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans for over 2 decades and now operates 21 residential facilities and 9 services centers in

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