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 …
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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 …
2019 HANOCON Sessions
HANOCON is our largest annual gathering in which we bring together nonprofit professionals–as well as sector allies, supporters, and advocates–to network, learn, share ideas, collaborate, and partner. A schedule of the days’ events appears below, followed by descriptions of each session. View …
HTY delivers powerful messages as it entertains Hawaii’s keiki
Mention Cinderella to thousands of Hawaii youngsters and they will tell you about a young Korean woman who rises above adversity to become a K-Pop star and entrepreneur. “A Korean Cinderella,” written by playwright Alvin Chan and first performed in 2013, opened Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s …
Conservationist helps Hawaii cattle ranchers tell their story
“Where are the cows?” It’s a frequent question from first-time visitors to Hawaii’s cattle ranches as they gaze out at rolling hills, forests and grass - lots and lots of grass. “We’re grass farmers,” says James “Jimmy” Greenwell, retired president and current board member of his family-owned …
Sign of the times: Waikiki Health strengthens its safety net for thousands of Oahu residents
The weathered wooden sign hanging above the back stairwell at Waikiki Health on Ohua Avenue reminds staffers of their roots and how far their nonprofit has come in the past 52 years. When the Waikiki Drug Clinic opened in 1967, its mission was to treat members of the 1960s drug culture. The word …