Honolulu may sport more slippers than stilettos, but when it comes to the annual social calendar, big-name events in Palm Beach and Bel Air have nothing on us. Rhinestones and taffeta steal the show at the Heart Ball, an event that’s been raising money for the Heart Association of Hawaii for 40 years. Devotees count […]
Good people supporting good causes and doing good in the community. That’s what philanthropy is all about, and it’s been part of the Hawaii culture for generations. The word philanthropist often conjures images of Rockefeller, Carnegie, Gates or Omidyar—people of deep means who invest heavily in the causes they’re passionate about. But it’s more than
The University of Hawaii Foundation, a nonprofit organization, raises private funds and builds alumni engagement to support the University of Hawaii System. The mission of the University of Hawaii Foundation is 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 Hawai‘i
Have a great idea and a shared passion, and amazing things can happen. These efforts reflect that spirit of community, standing together, making a difference. Some of the groups below are new, and some have been quietly doing good works for years. Check them out. Be inspired. Get involved. –P.B. YO – Youth Outreach provides
Good thing — because that’s what it takes to run a capital campaign. Lynne Wooddell might not seem like someone who thinks about money all day every day, but she does. That’s her job — to raise the funds necessary to make a vision a reality, to build that new hospital or school, to buy
It’s no surprise that Duane Kurisu made this statement the guiding principle of his business conglomerate, aio, a family of businesses that includes a media group (and this magazine), Obun Hawaii, Brio! ice cream, Punaluu Bake Shop, the Pagoda restaurant and more: aio is a diverse group of businesses, all founded on Kurisu’s conviction that
You can’t miss the signs over the doors—at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Ewa Beach and Kailua, the Easter Seals building in Ewa, the Shriners Hospital on Punahou Street, Goodwill in Kapolei and so many more—all made possible by the support of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Any organization looking to expand will
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
We may wear slippahs and aloha shirts, but Hawaii’s gala scene knows how to party. And just like your mother taught you, a little bit of etiquette and know-how goes a long way. Here’s everything you need to know to get through the season with your reputation, bank account and next year’s invitation intact. Auntie
Oprah taught us well. We live our best lives. We make intentional decisions. We capture our moments of gratitude. In this hurry-up, plugged-in, 24/7 world, we take time to slow down and appreciate what’s good. Do we also remember to do it when we decide where we spend our consumer dollars? Companies such as Ben
