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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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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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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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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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