This Houseless Village in Wai‘anae Keeps Twinkle’s Vision Alive
Before she died, Twinkle Borge selected leaders for Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae. They’re holding the harbor community together as a permanent village is built.
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They Scour the Ocean to Recover MIA Service Members from World War II
The nonprofit Project Recover and divers with Honolulu-based Legion Undersea Services help bring closure for families.
Family Promise Focuses on Homeless Children and Their Families
1 in 30 Hawai‘i children experience homelessness each year, and it can have “a disproportionate effect over the rest of their lives.”
This Nonprofit Has Helped People Get Back on Track for Over 100 Years
One of Aloha United Way’s most-used resources is the 211 Helpline, which received 58,143 requests for help in 2023.
A Different Kind of Biker Gang
At KVIBE’s shop, Kalihi youth learn to repair donated bicycles – then take one home.
This Maui Nonprofit Helps Protect Whales and Dolphins Worldwide
In its 45 years, Pacific Whale Foundation has grown into a major research, education and conservation organization.
Chozen-ji: Where Hawai‘i Leaders Find Courage and Calm
The Zen temple and martial arts dojo in the back of Kalihi Valley has become a sought-after place to practice the art of leadership.
Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2024: John Leong, CEO of Kupu
His extensive leadership experience and unwavering vision has built Kupu into a powerhouse environmental nonprofit.
Helping Hands Hawai‘i: 50 Years of Serving the Most Vulnerable
The nonprofit distributes free household items and school supplies, and offers live interpreters fluent in 18 languages.
