Stories
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.
Great ideas that are making a difference
These are some of our favorite Hawaii programs created by the community, for the community.
Giving with intention
Excerpts from “Our Legacy,” a poem to honor Hawaii Community Foundation's centennial, written by Hawaii Poet Laureate Kealoha.
Giving back is as easy as A to Z
Giving is about acts of intention, seeing what needs to be done and doing it.
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation
From modest beginnings to business success, an immigrant entrepreneur made sure he never forgot where he came from.
The Taniguchi Family
Supporting the community that supports them.
The Nature Conservancy
Harnessing the collective potential of Hawaii’s conservation community one project at a time.
Georgianna DeCosta
The redemption path that makes a difference.
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.
The YWCA Oahu: Empowering women and building community
For over a hundred years, its mission has been eliminating racism and empowering women to make choices for themselves.
Aina restoration is good for the body and soul
Community Restoration Partnership (CRP) projects include clearing watersheds, eradicating invasive plants and restoring fishponds.
It takes everyone to bring fresh local food to keiki
Under the Aina Pono initiative, schools are serving nutritious meals using locally sourced ingredients.
The creative legacy of Kauai artist Ray Yoshida
One artist’s dream inspires new generations of art & cultural impact.
Honolulu Museum of Art's Kamaaina Christmas
A fundraiser, a holiday spectacular and a family tradition.
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.
Hawaii leaders who are defining change
Duane Kurisu and Micah Kane say we’ve got everything we need right here.
Giving Tuesday, Hawaii-Style #GivingTuesdayHI
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a special day that keeps the spirit of warmth, family and gratitude alive.
