Faces of Philanthropy 2009 Fall

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Faces of

Philanthropy Fall 2009

Quarterly News from the Hawai`i Community Foundation

2009 Walk the Talk Grantees An opportunity for staff philanthropy

OUR MissiOn We help people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every island community.

In keeping with the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s mission to inspire the spirit of giving a fund was established in 2001 to provide the Foundation’s staff an opportunity to engage in philanthropy. Staff members are encouraged to contribute to a combined fund that is used for immediate grantmaking. Grantmaking decisions are made annually by a rotating advisory board and staff nominate nonprofit organizations based on their experiences in the community. This year’s committee announced 10 organizations that were selected to receive a total of $8,250. The following are 2009’s grantees: TEACH Maui, Inc. – Grant will be used to purchase geocaching equipment for TEACH Maui. TEACH stands for Technology for Environmental Assessment & Collaboration in Hawai‘i. The organization was established to help protect natural resources and cultural sites in Maui County by teaching the keiki of Maui to appreciate the ‘aina using scientific and technology curriculum.

tainable living practices into daily life, and to nurture the ability of future generations to continue and improve on these practices. The Movement Center – Grant will be used to support TMC’s scholarship program. TMC’s primary goal is to teach life skills such as creative problem solving and disciplined work ethics. They promote creative arts and dance to help with motor skill development, creativity, self-expression, courtesy, cooperation, and confidence. YWCA of O‘ahu – Grant will be used to provide athletic equipment for the YWCA’s afterschool program. Children’s afterschool enrichment at the YWCA at Laniäkea provides physical education activities for school age children through the Kama‘aina Kids program. This program serves school age keiki, primarily 5-13 years old.

Child and Family Service –Grant will be used to support CFS’s Nana’s House on Kaua‘i. Nana’s House is a family development center providing an array of support and preservation services to the families of West Kaua‘i (Köloa to Mänä), an underserved geographic region with limited opportunities for youth.

Boys and Girls Club of Hawai‘i – Grant will be used to cover costs for the Youth of the Year Academy. The Boys and Girls Club of Hawai‘i’s Youth of the Year Academy is a weekly seminar over two months that gather teens from Kaua‘i to O‘ahu to hone their writing, speaking, and presentation skills to prepare them for the Youth of the Year Competition.

The Green House - Grant will be used to support the afterschool program of the The Green House. Their mission is to guide children, adults, families, and communities in the integration of sus-

YWCA – Hawai‘i Island – Grant will be used to support the Hamakua Youth Center located in Honoka‘a. This project is managed by the YWCA in Hilo but is strongly supported by the

For more information on connecting with a cause that you care about, please contact HCF’s Philanthropic Services Department at (808) 566-5560 (toll-free at 1-888-731-3863) or email clientservices@hcf-hawaii.org.

www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org


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