When you are sailing through uncharted waters—and all waters for the foreseeable future are uncharted—it’s good to have access to every decision-making tool available. One of the most powerful of these tools is data. Over the past few decades, data –and the analysis of that data—has provided nonprofit and for-profit institutions a solid foundation for […]
Kōkua Kalihi Valley, a federally qualified community health center that has served Kalihi Valley since 1972, defines health as much more than medical care. For KKV, “health is wholeness,” involving movement, laughter, learning, and the health of the land. Primary among these is social connection. “Everything we do is face to face,” says Merlita Compton,
For decades, Hawai‘i’s nonprofits have turned to a generation of philanthropists who’ve donated generously, creating safe havens for keiki, protecting our fragile ecosystem, and creating entire systems to address the needs of our neighbors. As that generation, mostly baby boomers, looks toward retirement, younger generations — some of them children of those who’ve given over the
A Map of the Heart We often say no gift is too small to make a difference. What doesn’t get said as much: No person is too small to make a difference. In late April, a young anonymous donor directed a $20 donation toward the Kaua‘i Strong Fund and drew a beautiful map of the
Christian Fernando-Alonzo, who graduated from Waipahu High School this spring, has a motto: “At the end of the day, you get to define what your path to success is.” And not many of us have walked a path as difficult as his. Fernando-Alonzo knew for a long time what he wanted to do with his
Until earlier this year, Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium and its parking lot hosted joyful big events: football games, concerts, the swap meet, high school graduations. None of those were possible at press time, but the stadium has still been needed. It’s one of the only venues large enough for the mass distributions of food to the
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
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
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
MISSION Hawai‘i Community Foundation helps people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every island community. KEY SERVICES PROVIDED The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is a trusted, vital resource for Hawai‘i’s donors and nonprofits. With over 100 years of community service and offices statewide, Hawai‘i
