Stories
The Origins of the Global Giving Tuesday Event
What happens when great philanthropic ideas catch fire.
Great Ideas that are Changing Hawaii for the Better
Just a few examples of people wanting to help, teaming up with island organizations looking to make a difference.
Hawaii's Schools of the Future are Here, Right Now
Thanks to supporters like the Oak Foundation, Hawaii schools are gaining inspiration and innovation.
How First Hawaiian Bank Demonstrates Character, Caring and Collaboration
First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii’s first and oldest bank, uphold its core values through programs that benefit the community.
YMCA of Honolulu Celebrates 150 Years of Community Excellence
The Honolulu Y remains a community bedrock, providing comprehensive social service programs.
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.
A CHANGE for Hawaii's Resilience
The collective strength of donors and nonprofits working hand in hand helps island residents overcome natural disasters.
Hookele Awards Celebrate and Rejuvenate Nonprofit Innovators
An award to recognize outstanding nonprofit leaders who strive to create thriving communities.
Doing the Work: Nanci Kreidman
A woman on a mission to end domestic violence.
Doing the Work: The Institute for Human Services
Bringing hope and community; making all of us better.
Doing the Work: The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
Transformative vision, transformative change.
Doing the Work: Dwayne Steele
How one man’s passion helped revive the Hawaiian language.
The Salvation Army: Bringing Hope, One Person at a Time
The Salvation Army of Hawaii is quietly doing the most good for those least served.
Bringing Services, Hope and Opportunity to People in Crisis Across Oahu
The Institute for Human Services does more than help feed Hawaii’s homeless.
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.
