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“House of Friendliness” has a home of its own as it begins its new half-century

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 social…

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With federal funding at risk, nonprofits step up to make sure Hawaii gets counted in 2020 U.S. census

Dozens of organizations and hundreds of volunteers are collaborating on a project that will determine how much federal funding Hawaii and its nonprofits will receive over the next decade. Their mission: To make sure that Hawaii is represented as completely and accurately as possible in the upcoming 2020 U.S. census. Hundreds of millions of dollars…

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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 disabilities and their achievements…

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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 challenges and find creative ways to fulfill their…

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Nonprofit “connects the dots” to help make trees a growing part of Hawaii’s future

A small but growing nonprofit with a vision as straightforward as its name is working to take advantage of one of our most precious assets — our trees. Trees for Honolulu’s Future has found its niche in a broad and diverse community of individuals, academics, government officials and other organizations with the shared purpose of…

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Seeking equality and justice for Hawaii women, one grant at a time

A 14-year-old nonprofit wants every woman and girl in Hawaii to be safe, healthy, financially secure and empowered to reach their fullest potential. We’re not there yet. Consider: The wage gap between men and women for comparable jobs in Hawaii is getting wider, not narrower. If women were paid the same as men, the increase…

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