Call it the case of the barking dog that didn’t bark. Remy Rueda was making a Meals On Wheels delivery to an elderly man and was expecting a noisy greeting from his dog. But, instead of barking his hello, the dog was silently staring out the window. Something was wrong. Rueda gained entry into …
NONPROFIT SHOWCASE | by Jim George, HANO Contributing Columnist
There are thousands of nonprofits in Hawai‘i, each trying to achieve their individual missions. One of the ways HANO advocates for the many organizations that collectively compose the nonprofit sector is to build community awareness of their value.
In this monthly series, former newspaper editor and columnist Jim George visits with organizations that make up Hawai‘i’s not-for-profit community. Through these profiles, we hope to shine a light on the many ways these different organizations contribute to improving the quality of life for all of us who call Hawai‘i home.
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Nonprofit finds its new leader thanks to a touch of serendipity
A touch of serendipity has guided Michael Marsh to his new role as leader of a Hawaii nonprofit that cares for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The self-described civil rights activist joined Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii on Aug. 1 as its president and CEO and already is …
New agreement helps Hawaii and China expand “Rainbow Bridge” for the sake of their keiki
A “Rainbow Bridge” is strengthening ties between Hawaii and China at a time when a trade war between the U.S. and China is pushing the nations further apart. The trade war is all about tariffs, jobs and economic dominance. The Rainbow Bridge is all about the education and intellectual growth of …
Touching the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors: “They could be us”
The lives of more than 30,000 Hawaii residents will be touched this year by a nonprofit that traces its history back to World War II. Many are mentally ill, or homeless, or addicted to alcohol or drugs, or a combination of all three. Others seek help from someone who speaks their native language. …
Saving Hawaii from ‘invaders’ while rescuing young lives
Well out of view of most Hawaii residents, an Oahu-based nonprofit is rescuing troubled lives as it fights to protect the Islands’ fragile ecosystem from invasive species. Now in its 11th year, Kupu Hawaii has cleared more than 100,000 acres of invasive species and planted more than a million …
Touch A Heart Hawai‘i designs a nonprofit business plan for the future
A Honolulu nonprofit that began as an outreach to homeless families 14 years ago is addressing three critical community challenges: helping at-risk residents to live independently, creating markets for locally grown food products, and building its own revenue streams to ensure its financial …