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 […]
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
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
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
Imagine the future, perhaps 100 years from now. What do you see? A faster commute to work via flying cars? Plasma 3-D holograms for conference calls? How about a nonprofit organization tapping the latest technologies to help Hawaii’s most vulnerable citizens gain access to health care, food and housing? In the 1920’s, a local woman
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
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
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
Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill earns his money tackling running backs, blitzing quarterbacks — even filling in as kicker for the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. But when this all-around local boy turned pro-athlete saw images of lava flowing in his home state, the real hero emerged. “I was on the phone with my brother on
In moments of crisis or disaster, the only questions that really matter are “Am I safe?” and “Is my family ok?” Since the start of volcanic eruptions on Hawaii Island on May 3, most residents living in or near the danger zones have been evacuated safely. That’s the good news. Long-term recovery will be a
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
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
