The March 12th open house was a reason to celebrate. After a half-century of helping to rescue Hawaii’s at-risk youth from troubled homes, the “House of Friendliness” has a home of its own for the first time. Hale Kipa needs its new $12 million facility on Old Fort Weaver Road in West Oahu. The …
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HANO is Going Virtual
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and for the health and safety of our staff and community, HANO will begin tele-working starting Monday, March 23, 2020, with all employees working from home. To reach HANO staff, please contact us via e-mail as we continue to work in place: Lisa …
With federal funding at risk, nonprofits step up to make sure Hawaii gets counted in 2020 U.S. census
Photos from the ALL IN FOR A BETTER HAWAII event at the Hawaii State Capitol on January 14, 2020, provided by Hawaii Community Foundation. Dozens of organizations and hundreds of volunteers are collaborating on a project that will determine how much federal funding Hawaii and its nonprofits will …
Special Olympics Hawaii helps athletes rise beyond their disabilities
A man who can bench press 500 pounds is an athlete. A young woman who wins an international swimming competition is an athlete. A man who can speak eloquently to a room filled with business leaders has a high degree of self confidence. Add the fact that all three have intellectual …
2019-20 Nonprofit Advocacy Webinar
Is your voice -- and that of your members, clients and community -- being heard in the policy-making process? In this recording of our Nonprofit Advocacy Webinar, we'll help you get started! This on-demand webinar was developed by HANO to help you: understand the importance of doing advocacy …
Revisiting old friends reveals creativity and growth among Hawaii’s nonprofits
In the spirit of the holidays, let’s revisit old friends and acquaintances - nonprofit organizations that have shared their stories in HANO columns over the past two years. True to the nonprofit spirit, these organizations continue to move forward, often in new directions, as they adapt to …