from humble beginnings making college dreams come true When Frances Bean looks back on her childhood, she remembers the solid upbringing and strong family values her mother instilled, the good life her father provided through hard work and business acumen, and the nurturing environment of neighbors in the Wai’anae community. Completing those formative experiences were the drama and art clubs at Wai’anae High School, where “Hawai‘i made it Frances found possible for us to have the her passion life we have, so giving back is for fine and performing arts. easy and rewarding.”
– Frances Bean
So creating the Frances Katsuda Creator, Frances Katsuda Bean Wai‘anae High School Scholarship Fund at Bean Wai’anae the Hawai‘i Community High School Foundation Scholarship Fund to support students in drama, fine arts and Searider Productions was a simple decision. “I am from Wai‘anae. Wai‘anae is a beautiful place where I was privileged to grow up. Hawai‘i made it possible for us to have the life we have, so giving back is easy and rewarding.”
grad and sophomore at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “In Searider, I was able to focus on the great things about our community,” he adds. “I learned the importance of giving back. Returning home and helping Searider grow is on my bucket list. I want to show the upcoming generation it is possible to chase your dreams.” “I am inspired by those who work their way up from humble beginnings,” she adds. “I enjoy seeing young people happy at what they are doing to achieve a better place for themselves. I hope for an atmosphere that encourages our young people to remain here to support Hawai‘i’s future. I want to help Hawai‘i’s students achieve their goal of obtaining a college degree.” Scholarship recipient Taylor Gabriel-Remigo certainly fits the bill. “I love coming up with new ideas and making it a reality,” says the Wai‘anae
Fulfilling a desire to give back to the community, remembering the significance of art, making college possible for a deserving student— that’s the big promise of little things.
DID YOU KNOW: Students can apply for scholarships through Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s (HCF) single online application and be submitted for over 250 different types of scholarships. In 2017, HCF delivered over $6 million to student recipients.
Learn how to transform your generosity into lasting change at HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org