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You’re in Good Company
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s you consider your year-end giving, just remember, you’re in good company. Hawai‘i is among the most generous states in the country, with 93% of households donating time, goods or funds to causes they care about, according to a 2014 study conducted by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF). Among the top reasons people cite for their giving choices are: the organization was best suited to achieve their mission, to help ease others’ pain and suffering, and it “made us feel good inside.” Here are some of your friends and neighbors, and the reasons they give to benefit others in Hawai‘i.
“Giving is part of our family’s culture.” Yukimura Family Creators of the Yukimura Family Fund at HCF, which supports communities on Kaua‘i
By giving with an open heart, one has all they need
“Hawai‘i has welcomed us with open arms. We, in turn, believe in giving back to the communities to which we have an affinity, and are grateful to HCF for helping us do that.” Ron and Ivy Timpe Hawai‘i Community Foundation Legacy Society Members “Giving is our way of saying thank you for all our blessings. We give to make a difference in people’s lives and to make things better in our community. ” Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow Community Volunteer and Philanthropist
Did You Know...
You don’t have to create a new fund in order to make an impact through your community foundation. Learn more about giving to existing causes by visiting HawaiiCommunuityFoundation.org
- Hawaiian Proverb
“Hawai‘i has made it possible for us to have the life we have, so giving back is easy.” Frances Bean Creator The Frances Katsuda Bean Waianea High School Scholarship fund that supports students in drama, fine arts and Searider Productions
“I wanted to teach my nine-year old daughter that she can make a great impact through giving because giving has no minimum age restrictions.” Roger Higa Creator of the Kalihi Education Coalition Scholarship Fund at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation