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Hawaii’s Professional Advisors are Recognized for Their Philanthropy

“Philanthropy is one of the most positive, authentic forms of relationship building,” said Joy Miura Koerte of Fujita & Miura Public Relations, Inc. “Put simply, philanthropy is pure aloha. It communicates love, compassion, truth, appreciation, reciprocity and much more. Incorporating philanthropy into our clients’ communication plans is a genuine way for them to share their

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Working Together and Making a Difference in Hana, Maui

Living in paradise isn’t always easy. And when home is Hana, Maui, separated from the nearest town by a 52-mile winding stretch of nail-biting highway, paradise feels pretty isolated. But for Hana’s nonprofits, that isolation sparked the Hana Community Endowment Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF), a smart venture that brings together ten diverse community nonprofits

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Hawaii leaders who are defining change

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

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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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The Hawaii Community Foundation’s Past & Future

The Hawaii Community Foundation knows philanthropy.  It’s what they do. From scholarships to partnerships to innovative programs on everything from education to the environment, HCF puts money and resources to work for Hawai‘i.  Two names define HCF: Kelvin Taketa, the CEO for almost 20 years who more than doubled the group’s endowment and embedded HCF

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