If the reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more, the Hawaii Public Health Institute is ready to do just that. The former Coalition for a Tobacco- Free Hawaii, which was remarkably successful in reducing tobacco use, is viewed across the nation as a model of smoking-cessation efforts. Now, the renamed “HiPhi” […]
It started as a simple conversation in 2012 when leaders from two East Coast nonprofits asked a simple question: “Why isn’t there a day for giving?” A follow-up question took the idea a step further: “What if we had a day for anyone, anywhere to give?” Welcome to Giving Tuesday, a global event that connects
So much good happens on every island, all across the state. Here are just a few of the great ideas that bring together people wanting to help with organizations looking to make a difference. Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike brings hands-on vocational training to at-risk youth in Hana, Maui. Students learn the power of building
Last year’s conference opened like many in Hawaii, with a blessing in a large ballroom full of anticipation and excited attendees. Middle school students with ukulele waited on the sidelines with heads bowed for the prayer. Once onstage, they charmed the crowd, strumming, singing and reminding everyone of the promise of Hawaii’s youth and their
First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii’s first and oldest bank, is more than just a financial institution. It’s an organization with character. Its employees understand the foundations the company was built upon, and they depend on the trust of their customers and each other. Their caring spirit, sincere compassion and professional capabilities are demonstrated both inside and
The first YMCA was founded in London 175 years ago. Twenty-five years later, the Y opened in Honolulu, over 7,000 miles from London in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Word travels when somebody thinks somebody else is doing something right. Now, 150 years later, the Honolulu Y remains a bedrock, providing comprehensive social service
Hawaii’s culture is like a quilt woven together from diverse materials—beautiful and unique with a rich history and delicate threads held firm by the strong ties of community and leaders. One such business leader was Peter Fukunaga, an auto mechanic who opened a small garage on the North Shore of Oahu in 1919 and who,
You know it when you see it—a leader who has something special. They inspire their teams, often put in long hours, enlist family and friends to help out, and they truly seem tireless. They keep going when average mortals stop. Leaders who operate this way in the private sector are often rewarded with bonuses, accolades,
One step back, two steps forward. With a devastating flood on Kauai, lava flows on Hawaii Island, storms on Maui and wildfires across the state, 2018 was a stark reminder of nature’s power. But the collective strength of donors and nonprofits working hand in hand was also on display. In each case, philanthropists and community
It’s never just one thing. It’s never just one person. “People will shake their finger at me and say, ‘you need to do this one thing.’ But that’s the problem. It can’t be solved with just one thing. It’s complex. It’s everywhere. And it takes all of us.” -Nanci Kreidman, Domestic Violence Action Center “People
It’s never just one thing. It’s never just one person. “The answer is so much more than housing. It goes deep. We have to look beyond simply finding a home.” -Connie Mitchell, The Institute for Human Services “There was this gentleman, homeless and not working because of his health needs,” recalls Connie Mitchell, executive director
It’s never just one thing. It’s never just one person. “We have to listen and learn from the old-timers, those who’ve been here for generations. Complex problems require comprehensive solutions.” -Terry George, The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation Harold K.L. Castle established his foundation in 1962. The way he saw it, he had some land and
