Author: Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii Data Collaborative: Tracking the Coronavirus and the Federal Funding
A nonprofit makes it easier to cut through the pandemic fog and make decisions with data.
A Constellation of Giving: Donors Make a Challenging Year Hopeful
Whether through kindness or a donation—there are many ways to give in Hawai‘i. At Hawai‘i Community Foundation, we know that every action makes a difference.
Stronger Together Hawai‘i Scholarship: From Homeless to Hopeful
The pandemic was not the hardest part of Christian Fernando-Alonzo’s past 12 months.
Solutions for Kai (Nearshore Ocean), and Wai (Fresh Water): Steps to a Sustainable Hawai‘i
Creative approaches to achieving resource resilience add up to a better future for our Islands.
Joining Hands and Scaling Up to Feed Hawai‘i’s Food-Insecure
Hawai‘i’s public and private institutions partner in unprecedented ways to solve one of the most wicked problems of all: a pandemic-related sharp increase in hunger.
The Cooke Foundation: Nurturing the Next Generation of Givers
The story of a foundation that has touched almost every resident and visitor to the Hawaiian Islands.
West Hawaii Students Learn About Advocacy & Policy Change
The Hawaii Public Health Institute, or “HiPhi” aims to curb vaping and sugary drinks, and increase exercise, among high school students.
The Origins of the Global Giving Tuesday Event
What happens when great philanthropic ideas catch fire.
Hawaii’s Schools of the Future are Here, Right Now
Thanks to supporters like the Oak Foundation, Hawaii schools are gaining inspiration and innovation.
Servco Hawaii’s Centennial Spirit is About Giving Back
Servco's Centennial Service Campaign launched this year with a $200,000 donation to seed the Hawaii Social Impact Project.
Hookele Awards Celebrate and Rejuvenate Nonprofit Innovators
An award to recognize outstanding nonprofit leaders who strive to create thriving communities.
A CHANGE for Hawaii’s Resilience
The collective strength of donors and nonprofits working hand in hand helps island residents overcome natural disasters.
Every Gift Contributes to Positive Change for Hawaii
What Giving Tuesday in Hawaii is all about.
Hawaii’s Professional Advisors are Recognized for Their Philanthropy
These individuals help clients transform their generosity into change for the community.
Working Together and Making a Difference in Hana, Maui
Isolation sparks ingenuity in this tiny, rural island community’s nonprofits.
More than $7 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Hawaii Community Foundation
HCF distributes over 280 types of scholarships to support the college education of Hawaii students.
Meeting Hawaii Astronomers Inspired One Waiakea High School Student to Follow His Dream
The THINK Fund scholarship from Hawaii Community Foundation made an engineering career possible for him.
Students in Hawaii Marine Mammal Program Show Increased Interest in STEM Careers
Career Connected Learning Grants aim to strengthen future STEM workforce.
Schoolwork Comes Alive with the Help of Artists in the Schools
For over a decade, this Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts program has been giving students greater access to an arts education.
Scouting Into STEM
Girl Scouts of Hawaii is building year-round science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) opportunities for its scouts.
Gifts of Learning from Across the Ocean
Through books, Kauai native Mayrose Munar learned to dream and later, find success in her Silicon Valley career.
A Best Friend For Those Who Need It Most
How Assistance Dogs of Hawaii enhances the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs.
How Ice Cream and FLEX-ible Funding Help Those in Need
Oahu-based nonprofit Touch a Heart, with help from Hawaii Community Foundation, used an ice cream recipe to fund its internship program.
Kauai Receives a Final Round of Funding to Help with 2018 Flood Recovery
Hawaii Community Foundation distributes an additional $600,000 to local nonprofits for the recovery effort.
Local Nonprofits Receive $1.4 Million in Grants for Hawaii’s Coastal Health
The money will go to help coastal protection and restoration efforts on five Hawaiian islands.
10 Ways to Give in Hawaii in 2019
If giving back is on your list of resolutions in 2019, we have ten great ways you can level-up your generosity game.
Hawaii students have IDEAS for a STEM Workforce
These kids have what it takes for 21st century careers.
Transform Hawaii Government promises a nimble, tech-savvy state government
This initiative is tasked with bringing government infrastructure into the 21st century.
Aina restoration is good for the body and soul
Community Restoration Partnership (CRP) projects include clearing watersheds, eradicating invasive plants and restoring fishponds.
The creative legacy of Kauai artist Ray Yoshida
One artist’s dream inspires new generations of art & cultural impact.
Reversing the trend of tobacco use in Hawaii
A collaboration by the state, nonprofits, medical providers and individuals has made a huge difference.
Coming together: Strength grows from within
Kauai residents show the power of coming together after a natural disaster.
How to Fund the Ultimate Time Machine
In the 1920s, Hawaii resident Irene Holloway included funding in her will to support Native Hawaiian kupuna. Her legacy continues.
Does Giving Shape the News?
In response to “fake news,” the Hawaii community backs responsible journalism.
These island athletes rose to the ‘Be A Hero for Hawaii Challenge’
Here’s how you can show your support for this movement, created by pro athletes from Hawaii.
