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 […]
During the 46 years Donita Garcia smoked cigarettes, both of her parents died early from tobacco-related illnesses, a younger brother had triple bypass surgery and her sister pulled an oxygen tank to manage COPD. Donita herself carried two different inhalers and couldn’t walk very far or manage even a slight hill. “I couldn’t breathe. This
Honey Chandler tied the rope to a muddy table that had become wedged under her neighbor’s lanai. Her horse, Hokupaa, stood patiently waiting as she tied the other end to his saddle. Honey mounted Hokupaa, and together they dragged the table out, and then to the road. “A lot of places were so muddy that
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
MISSION Aloha Harvest is a non-profit organization that rescues quality, donated food and delivers it “free of charge” to social service agencies feeding the hungry in Hawaii. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Sole organization in the state that rescues quality excess food from businesses, and delivers it free of charge to nonprofit agencies that serve the hungry.
MISSION To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED The Hawaii Red Cross is on-call 24/7, 365 days a year and responds to disasters every four days, helping people recover from devastating house fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods.
MISSION To provide senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical and social needs of every resident, member, and client we serve. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED Since 1967, families have looked to the Arcadia Family of Companies as a trusted resource for older adult options, offering a complete array
MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED All 8 of our Clubhouses—Oahu: Ewa Beach, Kailua, Nanakuli, Waianae, Spalding (Honolulu); Kauai: Lihue, Kapaa, West Kauai—provide a safe, positive place for kids. Our kids feel welcome regardless of their
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,
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
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
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
