ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Annual Report 2021
CONTENTS
Keiki engage in a gardening activity at the Pili A Pa‘a Resilience Hub in Kohala.
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Year in Review
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Financial Report
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‘Āina-Based Healing
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‘Ohana Education
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Employee Mo‘olelo
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Partner Highlight
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Donors & Supporters
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Grants & Contracts
OUR 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. Partners in Development Foundation inspires and equips families and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Aloha mai kākou, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Chun, PhD Chairman Kyle Chock Vice-Chairman Diane Paloma, PhD Secretary James Gomez, CPA Treasurer Pastor Elwin Ahu Director Kimo Todd Director Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, PhD Ex-Officio Director Rev. William H. Kaina Emeritus Morris T. Takushi Emeritus
PIDF OFFICERS Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, PhD President and CEO Laura Dang Vice President Alison Masutani Vice President Stephanie Nishimura CFO
Since our humble beginnings nearly 25 years ago, Partners in Development Foundation has remained committed to serving Hawai‘i’s families with aloha and po‘okela— honoring the journey that every individual has taken to find their way to our programs and services. We know and believe that our communities will see vibrant futures through the support and care we share with our ‘ohana. As expressed in the ‘ōlelo no‘eau, e mālama i ka ‘ohana ola ke kaiāulu, care for the family and the community lives. The COVID pandemic has magnified the needs of young keiki, their caregivers, and economically vulnerable youth and families, highlighting the systemic disparities our mission works to overcome. Despite the ups and downs of virtual learning and socially distant interactions, our staff and partners united to provide our constituents safe spaces to learn and grow. Each day, we witnessed the power of our cultural values and practices in brightening young minds, filling hearts, and lifting spirits to meet life’s challenges. Appreciating this amazing place we call home, ka pae ‘āina Hawai‘i, offers a window into a deeper understanding of life through the eyes of our ancestors. Personally, when I need to rebalance myself or recover from adversity, I find that the best lessons in resilience come from the land itself, in the ‘aina and the kai, and in the ability nature has to heal itself and thrive again. We are an integral part of the restorative process to care for the people and places of our islands. By working together, each of us, from our friends and supporters, staff and families to the youngest keiki, holds kuleana in balancing the future well-being of Hawai‘i. Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono. I am privileged to send this year’s annual report to you, our cherished partners in transformation. With your support, our shared accomplishments and commitment to excellence in serving the needs of our communities have enabled our organization to thrive. To date, more than 100,000 keiki and caregivers have been touched by your generosity and aid— and we are truly grateful. In the busyness of life, we often forget to pause and take stock of how far we have come. As we reflect on the journey, let us celebrate the progress and acknowledge our collaborative innovation and resilience! Mahalo piha,
Shawn Malia Kana‘iaupuni President & CEO 2 0 2 1 | P I DF A N N UA L R E P ORT
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Review YEAR IN
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
128K
Number of people served in the last 24 years
MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATION
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Ka Pa‘alana
Ka Pa‘alana served 405 keiki and 369 caregivers. In an effort to obtain digital equity in Hawai‘i, nearly half of KP families received a free Chromebook to support their virtual learning needs.
Ka Hana No‘eau Ka Hana No‘eau based in Honoka‘a served 18 students through art and model rocket building mentorships. 67% of the students were Native Hawaiian. 2
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Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana
The Nā Pono program moved its office to a central Waimānalo location, allowing for the team to expand its outreach efforts for financially constrained families during the pandemic. Over 50,000 pounds of food and hygiene supplies were regularly distributed to the community at large.
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Mo‘olelo & A Lullaby
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Pili A Pa‘a Pili A Pa‘a initiated a Resilience Hub so caregivers could confidently return to work knowing their children were supported with their online schooling, building their social emotional skills and engaging in fun enrichment activities. A total of 30 children ages 4 to 17 years old were served.
A literacy program launched by UH Mānoa’s Native Hawaiian Student Services Nā Pua No‘eau program. Through this partnership, 1,661 copies of five PIDF books were distributed to keiki in pre-k to third grade.
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Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool Tūtū and Me served over 2,200 keiki and caregivers statewide as well as virtually in some cities within the Continental U.S.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES
KE KAMA PONO
PROJECT PILINA
Approximately eight youth participated in Land and Literature class, a culturally integrative course where residents are taken off-site to sacred spaces and led through prompt-based reflection.
Our Foster Care Services program Hui Ho‘omalu refocused its efforts to educate and recruit families willing to take the next steps in foster care. Now known as Project Pilina— where fostering begins.
ISLAND RESILIENCY
Kupa ‘Aina 339 opportunity youth and community members supported the Kupa ‘Aina team in caring and harvesting a total of 4,228 lbs of various crops including lau, kalo, and mai‘a (banana).
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2 0 2 1 T O TA L N U M B E R S E R V E D
28,457 1,333
139
Keiki
Opportunity Youth
(0-5)
26,985
Caregivers/Adults
Native Hawaiian
2001 2001
R E P R E S E N TAT I O N
65% COMMUNITIES SERVED
FCIL PROGR A MS Family-Child Interactive Learning
2 0 0 1 : 2 L O C AT I O N S 2 0 2 1 : 4 6 + L O C AT I O N S
35% FOSTE R CA R E FA MILIE S
58%
253,276
Pounds of Food Distributed
OPPORTUN I T Y YOU TH
Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF), an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, was incorporated in 1997 with the goal of helping families and communities overcome difficult challenges in ways that would make them, in turn, teachers and helpers of others in need.
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Where Our Money Comes From 1%
Where Our Money is Spent 1%
6%
Contributions, including in-kind
Fundraising & Development
Management & General
21% Foundations & Corporate Gifts
31%
46% Federal Grants
93%
State Grants & Contracts
Programs
202 0 O P E R AT IN G REVEN U E & SU PPORT
2020 OPERATING EXPENSES
Federal Grants
$ 9,749,272
Programs
State Grants & Contracts
$ 6,594,584
Management & General
Foundations/Corporate Gifts
$ 4,400,567
Fundraising/Development
Contributions, incl. In-kind Other revenue
$ 1,221,276 $ 287,207
$ 231,625 $ 62,959 $ 21,039,007
TOTAL
$ 18,963,543
TOTAL
$ 20,472,026
“One of the more important financial ratios for nonprofit organizations is the ratio of program service expenses to total expenses, which provides an indication on how much of the organization’s resources are used for the benefit of those it serves. There is no minimum ratio; however, a program service ratio of 75% to 85% is typical for service organizations. For 2020, Partners in Development Foundation achieved a program service percentage of approximately 92%. This means 92% of the Foundation’s efforts went to serving the community and only 8% went to management and general and fundraising expenses.” —Terri Fujii, Managing Partner of CW Associates, CPAs, Independent Auditors
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As of December 31, 2020 ASSETS
Current Assets Cash (including interest-bearing accounts) Grants and contracts receivable — Net Prepaid expenses and other assets
$ 4,034,777 1,657,730 129,558
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
$ 5,822,065
Property and Equipment — Net
$ 235,905
Lease Deposits
68,334
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
$ 6,126,304
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities Advances on line-of-credit
-
Accounts payable
814,614
Accrued liabilities
908,304
Refundable advance
1,464,744
Capital lease obligations
-
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
$ 3,187,662
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS — NONCURRENT
$ 3,187,662
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
Net assets Without donor restriction Net assets With donor restrictions
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
harmony; unity
346,694 $ 2,938,642
TOTAL NET ASSETS
LŌ KA H I
$ 2,591,948
$ 6,126,304
“Lō”: to cause or obtain; “Kahi”: one. Through an understanding of ourselves and our gifts, we can understand and honor the gifts that others possess.
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‘Ā I N A - B A S E D
For PIDF, the development of a sustainable food system begins with more than just organic soil and microorganisms. Food begins with healing, both for ‘āina and people.
SECURING ACCESS
to sustainable, high-quality and nutritious food produced on our ‘āina is often tied to long-term wellness and economic diversification. The PIDF Kupa ‘Aina natural farming demonstration project and Ke Kama Pono safehouse for adjudicated boys provide opportunities for ‘ōpio (youth) to develop sustainable food production models, support culturally-grounded education and receive ‘āina-based, hands-on learning.
BY THE NUMBERS
94%
Within 1 year of completing Ke Kama Pono, 94% of youth continued with their education (including higher education), gained employment, enlisted in the military, and/or enrolled in Youth Challenge or similar program.
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Founded in 2009, Ke Kama Pono’s social service program provides a safe homelike environment while rehabilitating residents for successful reentry into society. Residents learn long-term life skills, are immersed in Hawaiian culture and pick up vocational natural farming techniques at Kupa ‘Aina. As part of PIDF’s COVID response efforts to address food insecurity, Ke Kama Pono residents played an integral role in installing over 15 vegetable planter boxes at locations like the Marshallese Consulate, Wai‘anae High School, PIDF’s Ka Pa‘alana HOPE shelter preschool, and Kupa ‘Aina partners at the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center (KYFWC). In between their “Land and literature” classes and working at the lo‘i, Ke Kama Pono residents nurtured vegetables in their own planters and cooked nutritious dishes from multiple harvests of beets, carrots, tomatoes, herbs, and more. From dig-
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ging their hands into the dirt to picking fresh produce, the residents felt grounded when connecting with ‘āina. Many acknowledged the program’s positive benefits and felt supported by the staff. “Program alumni tell us that their time at Ke Kama Pono helped them establish invaluable skills in communication, problem solving and teamwork that they are now using in society,” said Jared Laufou, Direct Care Counselor at Ke Kama Pono. “‘Āina-based healing is a slow but rewarding process. Like a plant, growth takes process and patience.” Similarly, the Kupa ‘Aina program brings together youth and families to empower food cultivation through natural farming projects. With the help of over 130 opportunity youth, Kupa ‘Aina harvested 4,228 pounds of lau, kalo and other various crops over the last year. Kupa ‘Aina farm assistant Machijah Perez-Fonseca often takes the lead on working with opportunity youth and volunteers, of whom many set foot on the farm with no experience. While Machijah now operates farm equipment and cultivates the mala (dry-land style farming), he started with nothing but an eagerness to learn. “They helped me out cause I was homeless,” said Perez Fonseca. “I work at Kupa ‘Aina full-time now and with the help of RYSE and PIDF, got my own place. I just want to do the same and give back what they gave me. That is, to help out the unfortunate.”
Machijah came through the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center’s RYSE program, a homeless transition shelter service for young adults facing houselessness. He worked his way from a volunteer, to intern, to a full-time employed farmhand and continues to grow as an employee of PIDF. As a youth leader he is one of many of the success stories cultivated from the partnership of organizations at KYFWC. Together the partners continue to support youth with skills in independent living, personal development and career building through key components of advancement: restorative mentorship, work opportunities and ‘āinabased healing. “To those that don’t know, there are people out there willing to help you. Go to the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center where it started for me,” said Perez-Fonseca.
BY THE NUMBERS
130
opportunity youth harvested
4,228
pounds of lau, kalo and other various crops at Kupa ‘Aina over the last year.
MĀLAMA
to care for; to honor
“Mā”: be in the manner of; “Lama”: a torch. Recounting the lessons of the past informs the present, shedding light on the future. 2 0 2 1 | P I DF A N N UA L R E P ORT
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Strengthening
Ohana Education
BY THE NUMBERS
56
preschoolers graduated from Ka Pa‘alana during the 2020-21 school year. 31 keiki transitioned to formal preschool and 25 keiki moved on to kindergarten.
Whether virtual or in-person, PIDF multi-generational education programs have remained true to its vision to create a healthy and resilient community, and it starts with engaging keiki to kūpuna.
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TION, PIDF believes that supporting a child’s learning begins with empowering caregivers. One of the first lessons Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool shares is that a caregiver’s aloha for their keiki is not only in pūliki (hugs) and honi (kisses); it is also a‘o ikaika (discipline)— not physical— but the firm teaching we give our keiki out of love for them. PIDF recognizes the need to strengthen the family unit. Multigenerational education expansion programs like Tūtū and Me’s Parent Hui and Home Visiting nourish caregivers responsible for keiki from ages birth to five years old. Group and individual support share ‘ike (knowledge) and education on keiki’s development, connecting caregivers with other families for peer support, and community resources to increase knowledge. “Words cannot express the gratitude I have for your service to my ‘ohana,” said Tūtū Caroline, who participated in a Parent Hui cohort. “You have greatly contributed to my ho‘oilina (legacy) with those I love.” Caregivers participate in weekly sessions based on Na‘u Ke Kuleana (The
PO‘OKELA
greatest; to excel
98%
of Tūtū and Me keiki demonstrated school readiness as evidenced by the Hawai‘i State Student Readiness Assessment (exceeding the goal of 80%).
“Po‘o”: one’s head, mind, and purpose; “Kela”: to strive for excellence or to excel. To become good at something requires commitment, clarity, and discipline.
Each person, adult and child, plays an important role to strengthen the household.”
As an organization, PIDF remains committed to responding to the ever changing needs of our communities. From distributing food and other basic needs to strengthening ‘ohana education, PIDF programs are at the forefront of serving families to ensure a healthy and resilient Hawai‘i. E ola ka ‘ohana, may the family thrive.
BY THE NUMBERS
Privilege is Mine), a curriculum customized for Tūtū and Me families that incorporates Hawaiian ‘ike and state and national research. The Parent Hui graduated 52 caregivers, impacting 70 keiki through nine cohorts across the islands. Home visiting strengthened 62 caregivers and 32 keiki. The Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana Family Education program also ensured the well-being of over 500 families in Waimānalo financially burdened by the pandemic through vital means of support. ‘Ohana forced to remain home to care for their keiki received distributions of nutritious food and hygiene products that allowed both caregivers and keiki to focus more on education. Although Nā Pono’s program site closed to in-person sessions, the team pivoted to implement new ways to conduct routine virtual PACT (Parent and Children Together) classes that “offered families some stability” through engaging classes including oli, song, mo‘olelo, and art. “Families were mandated to stay at home during the pandemic. It was, and still is, a time of high stress, and instability. We provided ‘ohana with younger children their own virtual ‘school’ to come to,” said Skydee Kalani-Canon, Assistant Project Director. PACT curriculum provided culturally grounded activities for the whole ‘ohana, like painting with purpose. Teachers guided parents with meaningful conversation suggestions paired with skillsbased modifications. “Each person, adult and child, plays an important role to strengthen the household,” said Skydee.
99%
of Ka Pa‘alana caregivers agreed that they gained an understanding of course topics after each Parent and Adult Education class.
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Participant to Employee Mo‘olelo
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Kiana Bourne Ka Pa‘alana Parent Educator and Home Visitor
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OMEWHERE IN BETWEEN HAWAI‘I
and New Zealand, launching her own photography business, and being a full-time caregiver of two rambunctious, loving sons, Kiana asked herself, “what am I going to do next?” Whatever that was, together with her husband, they set a goal for their ‘ohana— to speak more ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i and become accustomed to cultural traditions.
That’s when Kiana was introduced to Ka Pa‘alana. After her first class with her son, she “loved it.” She felt so much aloha from all the kumu and a sense that whoever is involved in Ka Pa‘alana really cares. As a participant, Kiana raved about the PIDF program to her family, friends, and community. So when the opportunity arose to work with Ka Pa‘alana she jumped on it. “I love being able to just kōkua, kāko‘o, and
support our lāhui.” What she enjoys most is sharing the ‘ike and knowledge that invoke “aha” moments in caregivers that allow them to reflect on why they are the way they are and how to use these trauma-informed lessons to strengthen their household unit. While Kiana is no longer a participant, she is still learning and growing, “this position is teaching me the value of laulima, many hands.”
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Jodee Lally-Kealoha Tūtū and Me Teaching Assistant
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ODEE AND HER TODDLER
were at a Waimea playground when a fellow caregiver encouraged her to join Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool, but it wasn’t the first time she heard of the PIDF program. Jodee learned about Tūtū and Me through her Early Childhood degree programming at HCC. With high regards, she enrolled her keiki in the preschool and later participated in the ‘Ohana Support Parent Hui. “As a stay-at-home mom, it could be isolating at times. It was beneficial for my daughter to have hands-on learning and interaction with other kids. For me, it was nice to have other adults to talk to,” said Jodee. Less than two years into the program, Jodee joined the Tūtū and Me ‘ohana as a Teaching Assistant and continued her studies in early childhood education at UH Hilo. And, in Tūtū and Me multi-generational fashion, Jodee smiles when her retired father and daughter show up for class together.
PONO
goodness; morality 18
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“Po”: to be filled in wisdom; “No”: for, or in possession of. Being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper.
Sheena Nazare Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana Education Assistant
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MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOUSEHOLD
is defined when people from three or more generations live together. For Sheena, living with her grandparents, parents, and four siblings (including her twin sister) was how she simply defined family. Sheena attended Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana’s PACT (Parent and Child Together) classes with her sister’s sons. It was during this time that the twin sisters were introduced to Nā Pono’s Windward Classes for Adults, which gave adults in the district who had not graduated from high school a chance to get their GED. “I didn’t like school. But those classes were really fun. The
NĀ PONO H UA K A‘ I I N WA I M Ā N A LO
classes were in Waimānalo and I’m from Waimānalo, it was pretty cool,” said Sheena. Completion of the program included community service hours, which she opted to volunteer with Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana. Shortly after, Sheena jumped on board as a team member in 2014. In between gaining experience with other community service sites, Sheena returned to PIDF’s Windward program as an education assistant in the summer of 2021. She supports food distributions and parent-education services, but mostly enjoys packing and delivering the monthly activity kits for the Nā Pono ‘ohana. Having a strong sense of place and people of Waimānalo, Sheena considers her colleagues and the Nā Pono participants an extension of her own ‘ohana. “I love Nā Pono, I love working for PIDF. It’s my favorite job so far.”
It was necessary for us to take that blessing and share that blessing forward.”
PA R T N E R H I G H L I G H T
The LRY Foundation
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N A CHANCE
encounter at the Hawai‘i Kai Library, two volunteers who had never met found a commonality— that is, to uplift and support their home and its people. Partners in Development Foundation employee Cheri Richards was with her son were there to support the annual book sale preparations when she met Lillian Yoshimura. Through casual conversation, the Yoshimuras were introduced to Partners in Development Foundation that day, and they knew they wanted to play a more significant role in caring for Hawai‘i’s ‘ohana. “We were lucky to have good opportunities that our parents provided, and not everyone gets blessed in that way,” said Robin Yoshimura. “It was necessary for us to take that blessing and share that blessing forward.” For Robin, the thought of living anywhere but Hawai‘i was never an option. Born, raised, and rooted here, he graduated from Saint Louis School and stayed near home to study at the University of Hawai‘i. His work as a CPA led him all around the Continental U.S., but he always looked forward to coming home. “Hawai‘i is so special. I got to learn it through my travel, and I traveled so far away and so many times to the mainland and saw all parts of the mainland, realizing oh my goodness, I get to get back on a plane and fly back to these
islands,” said Robin. Robin and his wife, Lillian, shared vibrant careers and raised three children who now have successful careers of their own. For this pair, retirement provided them more time to give back in a meaningful way. Robin serves as the Chair of the Board of his high school alma mater. At the same time, Lillian works with volunteers to sustain the Hawai‘i Kai Library through a bookstore she founded alongside community members. The Yoshimura ‘ohana acknowledges the vital role nonprofits play in the
sustainability of our islands. Their vision for a resilient and robust future is not only for Hawai‘i’s keiki but their families as well. Since its inception the LRY Foundation has supported numerous Hawai‘ibased nonprofits. The Yoshimura’s dedication to keiki and families is reflected in the mission of the community organizations they assist. Partners in Development Foundation is extremely grateful to receive their support as we work together for a more sustainable future for our ‘ohana.
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to our Donors and Supporters Mahalo to our partners for supporting the work of Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF). We are honored to recognize the contributions of $250 or more received by individuals and organizations during the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, along with the donors who designated gifts through the 2020 Aloha United Way Campaign and the 2021 American Savings Bank Kahiau Employee Giving campaign. Thank you for your meaningful contributions that allow us to serve more keiki and ‘ohana.
L E I P U P U N I ‘ I H AU
L E I P UA K A L AU N U
L E I P UA K E N I K E N I
$50,000+
$15,000+
$5,000+
American Savings Bank
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
Bluewater Mission
Tūtū and Me Families and Supporters
Bowers + Kubota Consulting
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Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Bina Chun
LEI MAILE
The LRY Charitable Foundation
$500+
Rich Wacker
Yvonne Ako
Alvin Wong
Greg Auberry
Laurel Fantauzzo
Sandy Bar
in honor/memory of Sarah Wiebe
L E I PA KA L A N A
Win Cameron
Trisha Goya
$2,500+
Lin Ann Chang
Clare Hanusz
A.M. Segawa Insurance Services
Rebecca Chavez
Stephen Hayden
The Catalyst Group, LLC
Gloria Ching
Robert Eubanks
Stanley Chong and Kathleen
HPM Building Supply
Fujihara-Chong
in honor/memory of Chon Weito
Cyn Hermosura Scott Hew
Inspire Church
Foodland Give Aloha Campaign
Gary Horita
The Michael J. Marks Foundation
Tara Fujita
Eric Kapono
Pam Omidyar
Vincy Inouye
Liane Khim
Beth Whitehead
Janice Kamemoto
Jeny Mahon
The Honorable Alan & Pat Kay
Aldah Medsker
L E I ‘AWA P U H I
Shilla Lee
Lance Miike
$1,000+
Joseph Leonardo
Kyle Miyasato
Lee Buenconsejo-Lum
Betsy Nakamura
Friends of Nathan
in honor/memory of Jojo Peters
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
in honor/memory of Nathan
Michael Chung
Trung Quach
Laura Dang
R.M. Towill Corporation
Kathryn Delafield
Scott Ray
Iris Peralta
Jan Dill
Lois Resler
Kayle Perez
Hawaiian Exotic Woods and
Nicole Siu
Cindy Quach
Ann Teranishi
Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Kristina Sells
Carl Williams
Mr. and Mrs. David and Barbara Slone
Veneers, LLC Ruth Igawa Jhamandas Watumull Fund
Sam Pastore-Braden in honor/memory of Susan Scott
Patricia Storino
Maurine King
L E I P UA M E L I A
Sunrise Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul & Nicole Laga
$250+
Fia Taualo
Mari’s Garden, LLC
Marika Anderson
Mark Tawara
Laura Masuda
Kalei Arnold
Gail Taylor
in honor/memory of John Deliso
James Belford
Unity Church of Hawaii
Alison Masutani
Winfred Cameron
Christopher Wong
Stephanie Nishimura
Century 21 Properties Hawaii
Mr. and Mrs. Steven & Jane Noah
Greg Chagami
Peter & Deborah Martin Foundation
Keith Desaki
Starbucks Foundation:
Joane Diggs
Neighborhood Grants Fund Morris Takushi Drs. William & Margaret Lai Won Chris Woodward
Nicholas Easom Michael Emperado
Grants and Contracts Partners in Development Foundation is grateful for our network of supporters who share our vision to inspire and equip Hawai‘i’s families for a more sustainable future!
American Savings Bank
Nā ‘Ōiwi Kāne Fund of
AmeriCorps Hawaii
the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Asian & Pacific Island American Health Forum
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
City & County of Honolulu of
Omidyar Ohana Fund of
the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation
Papa Ola Lokahi
Dept of Housing & Human Concerns; County of Maui
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Governor’s Emergency Education Relief
Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Stupski Foundation
Hawai‘i Resilience Fund of
Taketa ‘Ohana Fund of
the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Hawai‘i Community Foundation
the Hawai‘i Community Foundation U.S. Department of Education -
Hawai‘i Department of Health
Native Hawaiian Education Association
Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development RYSE Subgrant
Hawaii Rise Foundation
U.S. Department of Interior
HEI Charitable Foundation
U.S. Department of Interior - Office of Insular Affairs
HMSA Foundation
The Upswing Fund of Panorama Global
Honolulu Community Action Program
William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation
Ka Poe Hawai‘i Fund Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund Grant Kamehameha Schools Marisla Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
A LO H A
love; respect
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“Alo”: face; “Hā”: breath. We build trust through loving, meaningful connections with others.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Virginia “Ginger” Fuata:
Lili‘uokalani Trust; James Pakele and Twinkle Borge: Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae; Innocenta Sound-Kikku: Pacific Voices, a program of Kōkua Kalihi Valley
The annual Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards honors individual leaders who have made a significant difference in addressing and supporting critical community needs or challenges within the state of Hawai‘i. The concept of “Ulu Hana” acknowledges and celebrates the work of PIDF and the transformational change our work creates within the community. A pewa is a bow-tie-shaped patch used in tradition-
the older or damaged woodwork to thrive. Like the
al Hawaiian woodworking that is strategically placed
pewa itself, the Pewa Awardees operate with minimal
to mend a crack along a wooden surface to prevent
recognition for their innovative, diligent efforts to fill
further damage, thus bringing unity where there was
in the gaps of their communities. These individuals
once discord. The pewa itself may not appear to play
work tirelessly to engage the resources necessary to
a major function, however, it introduces a new way for
see sustainable change.
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Mahalo Nui Loa
to the 2021 Pewa Award recipients for the work you do to mend our communities. Mahalo to our generous sponsors who helped bring our stories to life!
M AHALO TO
FO R YO U R KŌ KUA WITH THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL REPORT!
E malama i ka ‘ohana, ola ke kaiaulu. Care for the family, and the community lives.
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