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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …