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WHO WE ARE Give Big Hawai‘i, formerly Hawai‘i Gives Back, celebrates the spirit of philanthropy in our Islands. There are so many nonprofits across the state doing exceptional work to make Hawai‘i a better place. Yet, many organizations have limited resources to meet the diverse needs, and depend on the generosity of donors, as well as the hard work of volunteers, to fulfill their missions. To support the wide range of services and programs offered by nonprofits, we hope you’ll join us in supporting organizations who are pushing forward with their visions for a better Hawai‘i.

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46 Y OUR SUPPORT MATTERS! Last year, Give Big Hawai‘i raised more than $100,000 for 125 local organizations. Here is how some of those dollars went to work. 48 W HO BENEFITS FROM NONPROFITS?

Four local people tell us how nonprofits have helped them grow.

SCOTT SCHUMAKER Publisher scotts@pacificbasin.net • (808) 534-7541 DIANE SEO Editorial Director dianes@honolulumagazine.com • (808) 534-7105 KATRINA VALCOURT Executive Editor EMILY SMITH Editorial Intern LENNIE OMALZA Project Writer ELROY GARCIA Copy Editor JAMES NAKAMURA Creative Director jnakamura@honolulumagazine.com • (808) 534-7151 CHRISTINE LABRADOR Senior Art Director KAYLA RIVERA Art Director DONNA KODAMA-YEE Associate Publisher/Advertising Director donnaky@honolulumagazine.com • (808) 534-7501 MICHELLE STOFLE Strategic Partnerships michelles@honolulumagazine.com • (808) 534-7532 DONNIE FORD Account Executive donnief@honolulumagazine.com • (808) 534-7131

ABOUT TH E COVE R ARTI ST Christie Shinn resides on the North Shore of O‘ahu. She captures the everyday beauty of Island life with her signature brushwork and bright palette. shinnstudio.com, @shinnstudio

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Southwest Airlines ALOHA FRIENDS,

Southwest has been proud to serve the Hawai‘i community for over three years. But even prior to our planes touching down, we spent time in each island community listening, learning, and investing in the communities we would soon be joining. As a mainland company, we’d heard a lot about the aloha spirit but from the second we started visiting the islands, we immediately experienced it. It’s hard to put in to words the feeling of love, affection, and unconditional warmth but when you come to the islands, you feel it. As a company whose symbol is heart, we immediately understood the magnitude of what it means to be part of the Hawai‘i community and took our kuleana to be a good neighbor seriously. In 2021 alone, we were proud to contribute over $500,000 in cash and in kind donations to organizations that have meaningful impacts across the islands. Our employees, many of who grew up in Hawai‘i, volunteered nearly 800 hours to 35 different organizations. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, we know the needs across the islands are still great. It will take all of us, putting our hearts in action to support the community we love so dearly. We’re grateful for the support you show to each of the organizations featured and hope you’ll show your continued support through Give Big Hawai‘i. Mahalo for welcoming us to your community. We look forward to working with you to ensure Hawai‘i’s future is bright.

Kelly Knox Sr. Community Outreach Manager Southwest Airlines

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Heart for Hawai‘i Southwest Airlines is more than an airline. We’re your neighbor, and we take pride in championing the causes that matter the most in each of the communities we serve. Hawai‘i is no different: Long before our first aircraft arrived in the state, we talked story with kūpuna on each island to listen and learn about what makes this place so unique. And since our service began in 2019, we are proud to have donated more than $1.5 million to worthwhile organizations across the Islands. Through continued partnerships with local nonprofits, Southwest remains committed to investing in the communities where our employees live and work. We invite you to learn more about some of our partners and the impactful work they're doing in Hawaii.

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NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN The National Tropical Botanical Garden is dedicated to preserving tropical plant diversity and stemming the tide of extinction – through plant exploration, propagation, habitat restoration, scientific research, and education. NTBG’s Gardens and preserves are safe havens for at-risk species that otherwise might disappear forever. With locations in Hawai‘i and Florida, they’re able to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education. For over 50 years they’ve played a major role in saving plants by adopting values based on Native Hawaiian core practices and collaborating locally, nationally, and internationally. NTBG.ORG

ACCESSURF AccesSurf builds an inclusive community that empowers people with disabilities through accessible beach and water programs. Built from humble beginnings almost 16 years ago, AccesSurf continues to be a pioneer in the advancement of adaptive water sports, ocean recreation, and therapeutic instruction for people with disabilities throughout the state of Hawai‘i and worldwide. They host 40 programs a year, giving people of any age, ability, ethnic, or financial background a place to enjoy the water, build community, and feel a sense of belonging. Most recently, they hosted the Hawai‘i Adaptive Surfing Competition, bringing together over 100 athletes from 17 countries. ACCESSURF.ORG

HAWAII LAND TRUST Hawai‘i Island Land Trust protects and stewards the lands that sustain Hawai‘i, and teaches the next generation to do the same. Hawai‘i Land Trust (HILT) takes a uniquely Hawaiian and holistic approach to land conservation. We conserve lands that enable Hawai‘i’s long-term well-being, prioritizing the protection of coastlines, wahi kūpuna (Hawaiian cultural landscapes), and lands that grow healthy food for Hawai‘i’s people. HILT has protected nearly 22,000 acres, and welcomes everyone to connect and give back to ‘āina at its public preserves. HILT.ORG

HOPE SERVICES HOPE Services Hawai‘i has helped our houseless Hawai‘i Island ‘ohana move off the streets and into housing for over a decade. Last year HOPE served more than 1,500 Hawai‘i Island residents, and the majority of people they place into housing stay housed. HOPE’s programs are so effective because they are data driven–and it just so happens that the most successful programs are also the most compassionate. Each person faces their own circumstances, and HOPE helps them build their own unique pathway out homelessness. That’s why HOPE offers services from street medicine, to homeless prevention, to permanent supportive housing, and more. HOPESERVICESHAWAII.ORG

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Partners in Development Foundation Mission: Ho‘oulu a ho‘olako ‘o Partners in Development Foundation i nā ‘ohana me nā kaiāulu e loa‘a ka lei o ka lanakila a e lawelawe pono ma o ka mo‘omeheu a me ka mauli ola Hawai‘i. To inspire and equip families and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Become a Foster Home • Community partnerships • Corporate sponsorship & giving • Individual & major gifts • Purchase PIDF books • Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards Annual Fundraiser August 2023 • Volunteer & internship opportunities

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Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) draws on ‘ike kupuna, ancestral wisdom and knowledge, to navigate social challenges and to grow self-resiliency, vibrancy, and healthy, secure communities in Hawai‘i. Our programs, guided by time-tested cultural values and practices, serve the needs of young keiki, their caregivers, and economically vulnerable youth and families to overcome systemic disparities and historical trauma. • Multi-generational education: Engages keiki to kūpuna, supporting families as first teachers in culturally rich, developmentally appropriate early childhood learning and caregiver education. • Strengthening Families & Communities: Addresses the needs of some of our most vulnerable youth and families, including children in foster care and opportunity youth, or “youth of promise” affected by adverse childhood experiences. • Island Resiliency: Programs and partnerships that build the vision for healthy and resilient communities centered around food security and self-determination. We engage our youth and families to care for the ‘āina and each other to empower healing.

Since 1997, PIDF has served over 128,000 people through the support of our community. Walk alongside us as we lift Hawai‘i’s families and communities by providing resources that equip and inspire change: • Become a monthly supporter • Donate in-kind goods • Share our mission with friends and family • Volunteer

LEADERSHIP B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S

Kyle Chock, Chair Kimo Todd, Vice Chair Diane Paloma, PhD, Secretary James Gomez, CPA, Treasurer Pastor Elwin Ahu, Director Kawena Beaupré, Director Michael Chun, PhD Director Summer Kaiawe, Director Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, PhD, Ex-Officio Director Scott Seu, Director Reverend William Kaina, Emeritus Morris Takushi, Emeritus

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Shawn Kana‘iaupuni PhD, President & CEO Laura Dang, Vice President of Administration Alison Masutani, Vice President of Operations Stephanie Nishimura, Chief Financial Officer

2040 Bachelot St. Honolulu, HI 96817 pidf.org P: 808-595-5290 E: pid@pidfoundation.org Social Media: @PIDFoundation

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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu Mission: Transforming the lives of keiki by providing exceptional specialty care for all bone, muscle and joint issues in a family-centered and collaborative environment, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Community Outreach: • Outreach clinic visits on Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i Island • Satellite clinic visits throughout the Pacific Basin • Community informational nights

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Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu is a modern, state-of-the-art, keiki-friendly facility that offers pediatric scoliosis and complex spine care, clubfoot diagnosis and treatment, 24/7 keiki injury care and pediatric sports medicine. We also offer specialized treatment for cerebral palsy and complex or rare neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Since 1923, our hospital has cared for more than 48,000 patients with nearly 80% coming from Hawai‘i. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons also provide outreach services throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin. In-house services include: • Prosthetics and orthotics lab (POPS) for creation and custom fitting of artificial limbs or devices including bracing • Physical and occupational therapy with gym equipment, assistive device assessments and an indoor therapy pool • Hawai‘i's first EOS X-Ray system, delivering quality imaging at a fraction of the radiation dose of standard x-ray imaging, delivering

on our commitment to keeping keiki safe • Recreation therapy providing adaptive sports and expressive arts to enhance recovery • 17-room Family Center for out-oftown families needing a place to stay during treatment of their keiki • Convenient telehealth options • Dental under sedation program

When it comes to fundraising, the possibilities are endless! Whether you attend a community event or host a fundraiser of your own, every dollar you raise helps make an immediate and memorable impact on keiki and their ‘ohana. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For ways to participate, contact (808) 941-4466.

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LEADERSHIP • Jonathan Pellett, M.D., Interim Chief of Staff

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David Lusk, Chairman Mark Leo, Vice Chairman Dustin Verity, Treasurer Joseph A. Ernst, Secretary

1310 Punahou Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 P: (808) 941-4466

Love comes to the rescue of keiki every day.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Honolulu provides keiki the highest quality care for bone, joint and muscle disorders and conditions. Our world-class doctors and staff are committed to improving the lives of keiki in Hawai‘i and throughout the Paciﬁc Basin and specialize in helping keiki live their best lives. OUR CARE

OUR FACILITY

RESEARCH

■ Providing life-changing care

■ Modern, state-of-the-art facility

■ Academic teaching and research

■ Among the top 5% for patient

■ First hospital in Hawai‘i to offer

for Hawai‘i and Paciﬁc Basin keiki since 1923 satisfaction in the nation according to Press Ganey

■ Board-certiﬁed surgeons specially-

designed to put keiki and families at ease

the ultra low-dose radiation EOS X-Ray system. EOS uses a third of the radiation compared to typical x-rays, keeping keiki as safe as possible

trained to treat pediatric orthopedic conditions in the bones, joints and muscles

■ Convenient in-house pediatric

■ Specialized treatment for

■ Physical and occupational therapy

sports injuries, scoliosis, clubfoot, cerebral palsy and complex or rare neuromusculoskeletal conditions

orthotic and prosthetic lab (POPS)

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designed to address each child’s unique needs and abilities, including gym equipment, assistive device assessments and an indoor therapy pool

■ Open to all keiki in need of pediatric

■ Recreation therapy department

■ 24/7 pediatric injury care including

■ 17-room Family Center for families

orthopedics, sports medicine and neurodevelopmental care – no referral or sponsorship necessary telehealth options

■ Insurance accepted and care provided

regardless of a family’s ability to pay

institution affiliated with the University of Hawai‘i – Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine, Hawai‘i Pacific University, Chaminade University, Pacific University, Tripler Army Medical Center and NYU Langone Health

■ Research contributions towards

genomics/precision medicine, cerebral palsy/hip, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, arthrogryposis and COVID-19

provides adaptive sports and expressive art activities to enhance recovery and overall well-being needing a place to stay during treatment of their keiki

1310 Punahou Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 Tel: 808-941-4466 www.shrinerschildrens.org/hawaii

Give Big Hawai‘i

Your Support Matters! Nonprofits improve lives in Hawai‘i, from our keiki to kūpuna, and they need our help. In 2019, we launched Give Big Hawai‘i so our readers could learn about our Islands’ nonprofits and make donations. Last year, the site raised more than $100,000 in donations for 125 local organizations. Here is how some of those dollars went to work. B Y E M I LY S M I T H

Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike’s approach to teaching is hands-on. All subjects in this vocational training program are taught using real-life examples that help students grasp concepts. As instructors nurture the next generation of leaders, they pass down principles of self-sustenance, community relationships and cultural connection. In 2021, its first year participating with Give Big, the nonprofit exceeded its donation goal and raised more than $20,000. All donations are used for building kūpuna hale, growing the next generation of Hāna farmers, and solidifying cultural practices surrounding kalo. hanabuild.org

H ANALE I SCHOOL FOU NDATION , K AUA‘ I Hanalei School Foundation formed in 2007 to educate keiki and cultivate their desire to learn, and to foster community. The foundation supports Hanalei School by raising funds for enrichment programs, supplies, programming and more. Hanalei School has faced many hardships since 2018, including flooding, so the $17,600 raised through Give Big Hawai‘i has helped tremendously, with donations going to support teachers and to pay for basic classroom supplies and clubs. Give Big has also allowed the foundation to evaluate and reflect on which aspects of the school need more funding in the short term. hanaleischoolfoundation.com

THIS YEAR ’ S CAM PAIG N KICKS OFF ON NOV. 29, 2022 . G IVE BIG HAWAII .COM

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MA K A HANA K A ‘ IKE , MAUI

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The Institute for Human Services Mission: To create and offer tailored solutions for those in crisis, and nurture homeless people toward greater self-direction and responsibility.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for the Homeward Bound 5K Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24th either in-person at Mānoa Valley District Park or virtually. Entry fee is $35-45. All proceeds will directly benefit IHS. Learn more at ihshawaii.org/hb5k.

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VOLUNTEER – Give back through community service in our kitchen, shelters, health clinic and admin office. Sign up at ihshawaii.org/volunteer.

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IHS helps end or avert homelessness for over 6,000 residents of Oahu each year. Established in 1978, we are the most comprehensive non-profit human services agency in the state with a primary focus on addressing homelessness. Our programming is a critical safety net for Hawai‘i residents in need. The services needed to help individuals and families exit homelessness are as unique as the households themselves. We address each individual situation with respect, taking the time to listen to their stories and offer tailored solutions. Beyond food and shelter, we offer a wide variety of supportive services that allow individuals to reconnect, heal and succeed.

HOLIDAY WISH LIST – Gift the items our keiki and programs are wishing for. Explore our Amazon wish lists at ihshawaii.org/wishlist. DONATE – Become a one-time or monthly donor. Visit our website to donate by scanning the code below:

Services include: case management; community re-entry; emergency shelters; employment assistance; children and family programming; health services; homeless prevention; housing navigation; meals; medical respite; outreach; pre-vocational programs; relocation assistance; veterans’ programs.

LEADERSHIP B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S

Tracy Tonaki, President; David Morimoto, Vice-President; Lynne Unemori, Secretary Joanna Oshiro, Chair, Finance Ellen Carson, Chair, Governance K. James Steiner, Jr., Chair, Audit Keala Peters, Co-Chair, External Affairs & Development Elizabeth “Annie” Valentin, Co-Chair, External Affairs & Development Joe Viola, Chair, Internal Affairs

Julie Arigo Sondra Brandon Christine Camp Duke DuTeil Kenneth Fink Jerry Gibson Jayson Harper Jeff Harris Ian Hogan Ed Hope Marci LaRouech Craig McGinnis

Patrick McGuirk Lauren S. Nahme Ku‘uhaku Park Curtis Saiki LeeAnn Silva Dr. Anthea Wang Rev. Msgr. Terrence Watanabe Tammi Yokogawa-King

546 Ka‘a‘ahi St. Honolulu, HI 96817 P: 808-447-2800 E: info@ihshawaii.org ihshawaii.org Facebook & Instagram: @ihshawaii LinkedIn: The Institute for Human Services

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WHO BENEFITS FROM NONPROFITS? BY LENNIE OMALZA

Changing Lives After-School All-Stars keeps kids safe and engaged in positive activities. Above: Students at Waiākea Intermediate get free homework help, sports and enrichment classes every day throughout the school year.

a challenge. More than 70% of keiki in the country have parents who work outside the home. That means 15 million children are left unsupervised for at least three hours a day, from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. These students are three times more likely than their counterparts to get involved with drugs, alcohol, sexual activity or violent crime, according to After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i, a nonprofit program that helps fill that gap with academic support, engaging activities, and health and fitness programs. “We provide a safe environment for kids to come together, to be around other kids, and make friendships,” says Gavin Moffat, the organization’s communications and development manager. “They get free snacks and have a wide array of programs to choose from. It’s not your typical after-school program. We offer programs with a purpose and programs that are student-chosen. The students get to have a voice in what they want to pursue for the quarter or the semester.” Noa Arriesgado, a freshman at Farrington High School, was one such beneficiary of the program. Arriesgado’s mom signed him up for the free program three years ago.

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EEPING STUDENTS BUSY during after-school hours can be

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“I didn’t really join until quarter two,” he recalls. “I had already signed the papers, but I was too afraid to come because I didn’t know what to expect.” Arriesgado eventually made his way over to the group, and he says he hasn’t been the same since. “We played outdoor games and did different types of activities,” he says, adding that some of the activities involved a lot of students, which forced him to interact with new people. “I was the shy one who wouldn’t really get into that kind of stuff,” he says. “I would just watch as things went on, but I’m Above: After-School an outgoing type of student now.” All-Stars offers 113 He attributes this change to ASAS, saying that the staff unique classes, all encourages interaction in a way that’s fun and motivating. of which are free to His grades also improved after starting the program and participants. Left: Noa Arriesgado and another working with the group’s team. After-School All-Stars “I really like the staff,” Arriesgado says. “They’re really kind participant emcee the and I liked how they helped us with our work. They really nonprofit’s annual gala. care for us. They were like friendly mentors.” Moffat personally saw how much Arriesgado flourished when he was selected as one of two student emcees to the populations they serve. Programs typically run for at the program’s annual gala this past three hours, with the first hour for homework help or tutorAugust. “From greeting guests to giving. The rest of the time is dedicated to classes that students ing a speech in front of 200 people, he choose. There are 113 unique classes being offered, everydid an excellent job,” Moffat says. “He thing from cheerleading and baking classes to volleyball and spoke highly of [the organization] and online gaming—and they are all free to participants. was a great representative of what the “We work directly with the schools that we are in, and the programs are about. … ASAS is changschool encourages the students to register with us and paring lives and keeping kids safe, and I ticipate in the program,” Moffat explains. think Noa is a great example of that.” Today, Arriesgado serves as a volunteer student helper Arriesgado is one of many students with ASAS, making sure younger students have the same who have thrived with ASAS. Over opportunities he did back when he was a newbie. “I supervise the past 13 years, the organization has the kids,” he says. “I make sure they’re doing their part in the served more than 25,000 local keiki in program and are following directions. sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Pro“I really encourage people to join. It’s a way to discover new grams are available at eight schools activities instead of sticking to the same old regular things on O‘ahu, as well as three on Hawai‘i that you always do.” Island. Each of the partner school campuses are in school complexes that serve Title I students, where more than 50% of students qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program. Every After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i school has its own advisory board, provides comprehensive which comprises select school staff, after-school programs that students, parents and community keep children safe and help members. This board provides guidthem succeed in school and life. ance for programs to ensure that the activities at each location are tailored

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We’re honored to help plant the seeds of hope, happiness and sustainability. To celebrate our 125th anniversary, we’re planting 125 trees every week. At Bank of Hawai‘i, our commitment to our island home runs deep. 125 years deep! Today, we’re giving bigger than ever to build a sustainable future that helps everyone in Hawai‘i Live their Happy. We’re making investments that foster healthy, thriving communities, donating to worthy nonprofits and even planting 125 trees every week for an entire year. Because we know that by working together, we can make Hawai‘i’s future a little greener and a lot brighter.

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Building a Creative Community Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking supports representation both on and off screen.

making advocates for women and girls to tell impactful stories through film. “We are concerned not only about the stories that are told, but also about who is telling those stories,” says Vera Zambonelli, the organization’s founder and executive director. “We’re gender and media justice put together. Our [tales] are centered on women’s and girls’ stories, but we also advocate to make sure there’s representation behind the scenes as well.” To date, the nonprofit has served roughly 700 people through about 30 different programs, including camps, workshops and more. And although its name might suggest otherwise, Zambonelli says the group assists “all genders that are in a marginalized position within the industry.” Zambonelli started the organization to build a community where she could feel creative, safe and supported while pursuing her own filmmaking projects. The group is now at work on season four of Reel Wāhine of Hawai‘i, a film series that addresses gender inequity in the film industry by documenting the real-life stories of Hawai‘i’s female filmmakers. “The way we frame this project is very intergenerational,” Zambonelli says. “We bring graduates from our programs on board as production assistant interns. It’s an all-female production crew, and we highlight

“ W E ’ R E GE N D E R A N D M E D I A JU ST IC E PU T TOGE T HE R .” –V E RA Z A M B O N E L L I

wāhine that are really making a difference in the industry here in Hawai‘i.” Jessilyn Wong, a freshman studying creative media at the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu, hopes to become one of those wāhine. After attending one of the group’s Reel Camp programs two years ago, she says she’s fallen in love with filmmaking. “It was really fun, every step of the process,” she says. “It was a very good introduction into the world of film.” Now that Wong has a couple of years of filmmaking experience, she serves as a mentor, and with her guidance others are learning how to create their own short films. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to go into creative media,” she says, “but after my experience with HWF as both a mentor and participant, I’ve decided that it’s the field for me.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 54

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STABLISHED IN 2011, Hawai‘i Women in Film-

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Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Mission: The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) exists to promote and support Hawai‘i’s public libraries. FLH works to expand free public library services for our communities.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Join the Reading Programs at the 51 public libraries. • Join a local story time for Every Child Ready to Read tips. • Visit your local branch for Free Comic Book Day.

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• Shop our Village Books & Music bookstore at Ward Centre. • Shop our Online Bookstore at FLHhawaii.org/onlinebookstore • Play in the Links to Literacy golf tournament each Fall at Kapolei Golf Club.

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Established in 1879, the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) exists to support and promote Hawai‘i's 51 public libraries. FLH provides funding outside the regular state budget to support statewide reading programs, grants to library branches, continuing education for library staff, scholarships for the next generation of librarians, technology upgrades, grant writing, and selection of the Librarian of the Year and Excellence in Service awardees each year. To raise funds, FLH accepts and sells hundreds of thousands of donated books and media each year. Shop our book sales or our new Village Books & Music store at Ward Centre mall. Beyond the sale of donated material, FLH receives sponsorships, bequests, grants, and other donations to accomplish our mission.

LEADERSHIP B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S

Kathy Fay, President Maia Rosen, Vice-President Gregory Valen, Treasurer Lynn Hiyakumoto, Secretary Marlene Booth Jane Dickson Lynnae Lee Susan Li Amanda McCann

Keith Oda Brian Sekiguchi Kalani Sloat Allene R. Suemori Jennifer Thompson Denise Wheeler Alan Yamamoto Stacey Aldrich, State Librarian, Ex-Officio Nainoa Mau, Executive Director

501 Sumner Street, #614 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 FLHhawaii.org P: (808) 536.4174 E: info@FLHhawaii.org IG: @HawaiiLibraryFriends FB: @FriendsoftheLibraryofHawaii

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Along with influencing her career path, Wong says Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking helped her to accept that she’s neurodivergent. “It inspired me to try my best to educate people about conditions such as autism and ADHD and challenge the stereotypes and negative perceptions.” Prior to her involvement with the group, she didn’t even know she had autism. “I met someone [at a camp] who was also autistic, and they pushed me to get diagnosed and accept this part of myself. Without them, I don’t think I would have gotten diagnosed in the first place. I also wouldn’t be as comfortable as I am talking about autism. “The organization’s goal is to empower young people, and just looking at myself, I think they succeeded.”

To date, the nonprofit has served roughly 700 people through about 30 different programs, including camps, workshops and more.

Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking advocates for women and girls (cis/trans), femmes, nonbinary, gender-fluid and gender-queer to tell their stories through film with an intersectional lens.

Keeping Culture Alive Hui Mālama i ke Ala ‘Ūlili helps a local college student find his way. Keiki of huiMAU's HoAMa after-school program share their first harvest of kalo in Pa‘auilo.

OMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT HUI MĀLAMA I KE ALA ‘ŪLILI, or huiMAU,

located in Hāmākua on Hawai‘i Island, is committed to cultivating safe, regenerative spaces that foster place-based ancestral knowledge, healthy food and ecosystems, and strong ‘ohana with the capacity to thrive in the district for generations. Lucon Route, a part-time employee at huiMAU, has been connected to the organization since he was a child.

“When I first got involved with huiMAU, it was via a Boys & Girls Club, at the after-school program in Pa‘auilo,” he explains. “After they closed down, huiMAU initiated an after-school program under their organization—and I was fortunate enough to be a part of it.” That was when Route was in the eighth grade. Most of the activities he took part in, he says, were inf luenced by Hawaiian culture, with many specifically related to Hāmākua. “A lot of the lessons were very ‘āina- or historical-based,” he says. “They were really orienting us kids to where we live within this community.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 56

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Hawai‘i nonprofits use on-the-ground experience, data, and knowledge to make positive change in our communities.

Providing quality care and education for our keiki

Protecting and preserving our natural resources

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“ C ULTURE I S VALUABLE, H OWEVER SMALL YO UR CO MMU NIT Y IS .” –LUCON ROUTE

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Keiki of huiMAU's HoAMa summer program plant ‘uala together on a huaka‘i (excursion) at Ulu Mau Puanui in Kohala.

And while huiMAU has played a huge role in Route’s educational and career trajectory, he says it’s been even more inf luential in shaping his outlook on history and culture. “Culture is valuable, however small your community is,” he says. “Culture will help you connect with your history and the people that helped you get to where you are now. I wouldn’t be in this position if it weren’t for the people within this community. They helped me become the person I am today and have a better perspective on what I want to be and what I want to do as an individual.” He adds that huiMAU helped him figure out what he wants for his future, and he hopes to be able to guide local youths to do the same. “I want to help paint a better picture for them,” he says, “so they can see where they want to be as well.”

Hui Mālama i ke Ala ‘Ūlili’s mission is to reestablish the systems that sustain our community through placebased educational initiatives and ‘āina-centered practices that cultivate abundance, regenerate responsibilities, and promote collective health and well-being.

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From cultivating small kalo gardens to making lei with ti leaves, he explains, everything was hands-on, educational and immersed in Hawaiian culture. Today, Route is a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, majoring in agroforestry and Pacific Islander studies. His collegiate path was heavily inf luenced by his involvement with huiMAU—he originally planned to join the Army after high school. “I come from Pohnpei, which is one of the Federated States of Micronesia,” he says. “Usually, our community members there will enlist in the military or serve in a state work environment. I was going to join the Army, but … huiMAU shined a different light for me.” His experience with the organization, he says, set him up on a path that’s more connected to his former everyday life in Pohnpei. “A lot of the work we did was cultivate food in our community and help feed others,” he recalls. “Basically, we were surviving off an independent type of workspace. And huiMAU provided a foundation for me to build upon what I already know from my background.” Route says he used to feel disconnected from his own culture, as much of Pohnpei has been westernized and many people there—including Route and his family—were raised Catholic. “I don’t hold anything against it,” he explains, “but huiMAU … really helped me to appreciate my culture and build a stronger connection to my family.” The welcoming environment of huiMAU played a large part in why he continues aiding in its mission. “Everyone here that I had an experience with hasn’t shown any kind of hate or animosity toward me because of my different culture,” he says. “And that’s very valuable, especially nowadays.” Route is currently a senior, wrapping up his bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation, he hopes to obtain a full-time position with the nonprofit. “I don’t see myself ever living anywhere else, because the community is so well protected,” he says.

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After-School All-Stars Hawaii Mission: After-School All-Stars Hawaii provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life.

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Visit asashawaii.org/get-involved to learn how you can be part of our AllStar ʻohana as a volunteer or provide opportunities for our students to learn as a corporate partner. Donate to our programs online at asashawaii.org/donate and help provide exciting programs, classes, field trips and experiences for our students.

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Sponsor a table at our annual All-Star Affair Gala that features performances from our All-Star students. Contact us at aloha@asashawaii.org to secure a table for our upcoming event.

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After-School All-Stars Hawaii provides free after-school and summer programs for middle and intermediate school students. ASAS supports the social, emotional and intellectual development of underserved students by providing structured academic supports, health and fitness activities and enrichment programs. In addition, ASAS offers special programs focused on service learning, youth leadership, career exploration, sportsbased youth development and high school transition. ASAS Hawaii serves over 2,500 students at eight schools on Oʻahu and three schools on Hawaiʻi Island every year.

ASAS Hawaii inspires students to be healthy, graduate high school and go to college, find a career they love and give back to their community. Donate to support our mission at asashawaii.org/ donate and help provide exciting programs, classes, field trips and experiences for our students.

LEADERSHIP Paula Fitzell, President & CEO B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S

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Dawn M. Dunbar, Chair Brett Brewer, Founding Chair Richanne Lam, Vice Chair and Treasurer Lori Abe, Secretary Corey Campbell AJ Halagao Lori Harrison Jim Polk Tiffany Vara

Greg Dickhens Bert A. Kobayashi Susan Kobayashi Maya Soetoro-Ng Jeff Watanabe Lynn Watanabe Brady Yee

1523 Kalākaua Avenue Suite 202 Honolulu, HI 96826 asashawaii.org P: (808) 734-1314 E: aloha@asashawaii.org Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @allstarshawaii Youtube: AfterSchoolAllStarsHawaii

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A Peaceful Oasis The Maui Farm provides safe, transitional housing to help families get back on their feet.

J.C. took her daughter to Women Helping Women’s 24-hour emergency domestic shelter. At the time, she’d never heard of The Maui Farm, but the staff at Women Helping Women got her on the waiting list for a residential program there. Soon, she and her 8-year-old daughter were living on 8 acres in Makawao with other women and children. The Maui Farm’s mission is to provide safe, transitional housing with farm-based, family-centered programs to help families become self-sufficient. Originally incorporated in 1985 as a residential youth foster care facility, it has since 2006 focused on a more preventive, proactive approach, says executive director Kandice Johns. Rather than working with children after they’ve been separated from their families, the nonprofit organization focuses on keeping families together. “It’s a substance-, drug- and violence-free campus,” Johns adds. “Our focus is on single moms with children who are living with them. About 75% of our referrals come from Women Helping Women.” J.C. says she feels blessed to have gotten into the program. “I was really worried about where we would go next,” she says. She and her daughter have been at the farm since October 2021, with a scheduled move-out date of January 2023. “That gives me time to really succeed and save up as much money as I can,” she says. They live in one of the five RELATIONSHIP,

Residents help care for the goats and other animals living at The Maui Farm.

“ I T ’ S R E A LLY N IC E TO FE E L LIK E A FA M ILY.” –J.C.

bedrooms in the farm’s plantation house and pay about $300 per month for rent. She must also help with chores around the farm. “We have pigs, goats, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs, and crop fields and gardens,” she says. “So, twice a month on the weekends, each household helps with the farm. We feed the animals in the morning and afternoon. That’s our kuleana, to live on this beautiful property.” Residents must also help on the farm one weekday per week. For J.C., that means taking a couple CONTINUED ON PAGE 60

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PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE MAUI FARM

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Child & Family Service Mission: Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS is a Hawai‘i-born, impact-driven, community-based organization responding to family and community crises since 1899.

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CFS Stronger Families Fund® is composed of like-minded donors who form huis to invest strategically in transformational and innovative work. These steadfast supporters help enhance lives and communities through the cutting-edge programs and activities of CFS.

H OW YO U C A N H E L P

All donations remain in state and serve families in Hawai‘i. KE Y S E RVICE S PROVI DE D

Child & Family Service is dedicated to empowering families experiencing difficult times with tools to reach their fullest potential. Our statewide community programs include preschool education, prevention of child abuse and neglect, programs for at-risk youth, domestic violence emergency services, therapeutic counseling, employment assistance, programs for elder care, and more. With more than 40 locations across the state and in-home visit options, CFS utilizes a trauma-informed approach to help families heal from trauma, prevent abuse, and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Walk-in Family Centers offer free resources and referrals including support for basic needs, assistance securing employment, and courses on topics such as parenting and skill building. Survivors of domestic violence can access our shelters or hotlines 24 hours a day, teens in crisis can shelter in our residential home, and parents can confidentially call The Parent Line for support. Retired and active-duty service members and military families can access mental health care through The Steven A. Cohen Clinic at Child & Family Service.

Family Giving Hub — Designate gifts by island or statewide to address the most pressing needs of the community. Marathon of HOPE — Help transform lives with our virtual initiative led by 100% volunteer Guild leaders. Corporate Philanthropy – Nominate CFS as a beneficiary of your employee giving or community support program.

LEADERSHIP E X EC U TI V E S TA FF

Karen Tan, LCSW, President & CEO Amanda Pump, MS, Chief Program Officer Lee Higa-Okamato, MHRM, Chief Administrative Officer Anne Marie Rizzo, Chief Advancement Officer

B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R E X EC U TI V ES

Louise Ing, Chair Glen Kaneshige, First Vice Chair Erin Kirihara, Second Vice Chair Michael Young, Secretary Beth Whitehead, Treasurer Arnold Martines, Past Chair

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Residents at The Maui Farm must help on the farm one weekday per week.

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morning and water the crop fields and gardens,” she says. “It’s so peaceful. [My daughter] is still sleeping, but I know she’s safe. It’s just like being in my backyard.” Johns says ensuring residents feel safe and secure is paramount. “Another unique thing about our program is having those hands-on experiences that connect the families to the land,” she says. “I think it’s just very restorative in many different ways.”

The Maui Farm provides farm-based, family-centered programs that teach essential life skills for self-sufficient living.

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of hours each Wednesday morning to work in the community garden. “The women from the office come up and help, too,” she says. “It’s really nice to feel like a family.” She says her daughter has been enjoying her time on the farm, especially interacting with and learning about the animals. “She absolutely loves it,” J.C. says. “She was able to learn how to [bottle] feed baby goats because their mama died. … It taught her responsibility at such a young age.” The Maui Farm also offers group therapy sessions, opportunities to generate supplemental income, and connections to other organizations that help people get back on their feet. “We’re not just a housing program,” Johns explains. “We’re a family strengthening program.” The Maui Farm helped J.C. get her car’s safety check sticker and registration, tasks that had been weighing on her for more than a year. “Within a couple weeks they had these resources they pulled, and they were able to pay for it all,” she says. “I couldn’t believe it because that was a huge burden.” She also takes advantage of The Maui Farm’s supplemental income program, working up to 19 hours per week there to earn a bit of extra money. “I just wake up at 5 in the

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Waikīkī Health Mission: Waikīkī Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Waikīkī Health places special emphasis on assisting underserved populations, including those who are homeless, living at or below poverty level, uninsured or underinsured.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

In celebration of National Health Center Week, Waikīkī Health plans to host a Wellness Fair in August 2023. This popular event, held annually on the ‘Ōhua clinic “great lawn” before COVID-19 intervened, provides interactive, educational, and informational activities for WH patients and passers-by.

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Waikīkī Health is in its 55th year of serving our community. Our Patient-Centered Medical Home offers primary and preventive medical care fully integrated with behavioral health and Native Hawaiian Healing; dental care, optometry, tobacco treatment, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C services, gender diversity navigation, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatric care, medical nutrition therapy, chronic disease management, care coordination, pharmacy services. Service sites include ‘Ōhua Clinic in Waikīkī, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Makahiki Clinic in McCully-Mō‘ili‘ili, PATH Clinic in Kaimukī, Youth Outreach (YO!) Drop-in Center & Clinic in Waikīkī, Keauhou Shelter in Mō‘ili‘ili. Outreach initiatives: Pu‘uhonua Prison Program helps offenders reenter the community, Emergency Department Diversion Program reduces emergency department overcrowding; and our Medical Mobile Clinic increases access to care. In 2021, Waikīkī Health provided 56,980 visits (52,219 in-clinic and 4,761 telehealth) to 10,050 patients; 70% were covered by Medicaid and/or Medicare, 47% were living at or below poverty level, and 14% were homeless.

LEADERSHIP E X EC U TI V E O FFI C ER S • Phyllis Dendle, Chief Executive Officer, Waikīkī Health • Elliot J. Kalauawa, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Waikīkī Health •Octavius Gonzaga, Chief Financial Officer, Waikīkī Health

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Waikīkī Health welcomes monetary donations in any amount to sustain our services to the community; and in-kind contributions to assist our homeless clients (gently used clothing, backpacks, hygiene products, canned and packaged food, and store gift cards).

B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S • Ed Springer, Chair, Quality • Thomas Namiki, MD, President; Assurance Committee; Department of Pathology, The former Consultant and Queens Medical Center; and Dept. Technical Advisor to White of Surgery, Castle Medical Center • Alexis Charpentier, Vice President; House OMB, FBI Director, Prevention with National • Floyd M. Crosby, MPH, Chair, Compensation and Succession Alliance of State and Territorial Planning Committee; Case AIDS Directors (NASTAD) Management Specialist, State • Scot Sterenberg, Treasurer/ of Hawai‘i Department of Chair, Finance Committee; Head Health, Adult Mental Health of Office, Marsh Management Division Services • James J. Nelson, Chair, • Nola A. Nahulu, Secretary; Music Marketing and Development educator/director of adult and Committee; served as session youth choral and opera groups attorney, research analyst and • Leon Williams, Chair, Governance special assistant to Hawai‘i Committee; Realtor Associate, State Legislators Senior Real Estate Specialist and Seller Representative Specialist. Former Broadway performer

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277 ‘Ōhua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 P: 808-537-8400 F: 808-922-6454 E: mlohman@waikikihealth.org waikikihealth.org Facebook.com/waikikihealth Instagram & Twitter: @waikikihealth