Interview with Josiah Akau, Chairman of the Board Of Directors, Kinai ‘Eha How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Kinai ‘Eha in Hawaiian means “To Extinguish Pain.” Our work focuses on extinguishing the pain of our…
Virtual Interview: Nick Redding, Executive Director, Hawaii Data Collaborative How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? The mission of the Hawaii Data Collaborative is to promote a culture of data-informed decision making in Hawai‘i by making…
Virtual Interview: Donavan Kealoha, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Purple Mai‘a How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our mission is to inspire and educate the next generation of culturally grounded, community-serving tech makers and problem solvers.…
Virtual Interview: Randy Wong, President, Hawaii Youth Symphony How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Although we have had to suspend our in-person activities, our mission – to develop students to their fullest potential, through orchestral…
Virtual Interview: Rev. Anke Flohr, Executive Director, Pacific Health Ministry How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? While medical workers are on the frontlines every day treating the physical needs that people have during the pandemic,…
Virtual Interview Susan Furuta, President & CEO, Helping Hands Hawai‘i How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? All of our programs are still operating and accessible by phone or email but have adapted to the changing…
Virtual Interview: Lee Higa-Okamoto, Executive Director, Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium How has your organization been able to continue its core mission? The Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium (FOWA) has continued to support the Aquarium’s mission to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation…
Virtual Interview: Dr. Stacey Bobo, Executive Director, Hawaii Technology Academy (public charter school) What has been your school’s latest pivot or innovation? In response to the sudden shift to remote work, a group of our HTA teachers initiated a virtual learning…
Virtual Interview: Jessica Welch, Executive Director, Mānoa Heritage Center How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? For those who may not know us, Mānoa Heritage Center is a 3.5-acre living classroom that promotes the understanding of…
“I would recommend Hawaiian Community Assets to anybody and everybody. At any stage of life you can benefit from financial education,” says Shyla Lafaele, 32, who works for the housing education nonprofit. “I feel empowered when I help someone because…