Honolulu Nonprofits and Charities

When I was a Hawai'i public school student in the early 1940s and 1950s, there was some form of art class or art with the lesson at all grade levels: painting, drawing, drama, embroidery, singing, dance, blockprints, music, embroidery, among others. Even penmanship. We constructed and painted custumes, and made papier-mache puppets for our dramas. Rhythm bands consisted of sticks, tambourines, and triangles. I took choir, cartooning; learned creative writing in journalism. Girls took home economics, and boys took shop. These are a few examples of what I learned that I carried into adulthood: linoleum blockprints for Christmas cards, singing in church choirs, using home economics lessons, and encouraging our children (as my parents did) in the arts. I was a Speech and Theatre major in college. What I learned influenced me as a supporter of the arts, in general, and the Hawai'i Arts Alliance, in particular. Its three-fold mission of teaching, supporting communities, and promoting the arts is evident as it works and collaborates with partners, educators and youth throughout the state. As a Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network member, the Alliance is recognized nationally. It has successfully promoted legislation for arts education in the schools. Its dedicated staff and board members have demonstrated that a small investment in the arts has a big impact on the lives youth and the vibrancy of the community.

There services for Hawaiian families and the preschool at 91-1258 Renton Road, Ewa Beach 96706 is wonderful! I love how a families can get SAT prep, Hawaiian Montessori- Kulia, and a sister drop off preschool (Ewa Plains ENRICHMENT 808-220-3210) right in the same facility. <br>I have experienced children ready for elementary school, Kupuna (grandparents) happy to have their grandchildren learning on site and engaged mommies!

The Boys & Girls of Hawaii helps to make a positive impact on youths lives. I am an alumni of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii since I was in elementary to middle shool age. Having the club there was a place that I could go to, to keep me out of trouble. I love the gamesroom when I first came. I actually learned how to play billards there first and the staff was so inviting and caring.

Over the past 12 years I have been associated with Conservation Council for Hawaii. I have worked as a volunteer and educator for the recovery of the Hawaiian Monk Seal. I am now proud to say that our organization is working as an educational arm for the Hawaiian Monk Seal through Conservation Council for Hawaii.<br><br>The enormous impact CCH has made over the years, through the tireless efforts of Marjorie Ziegler and Jonee Peters, have had an enormous impact on our State laws and regulations. This is one of the oldest non-profits in Hawai’i. CCH deserves recognition for their many accomplishments made to preserve the beauty, historical culture, and endemic species of Hawai’i.<br><br>Their work has impacted such important conservation efforts as Papahanaumokuakea National Monument, raising awareness throughout the entire archipelago about endangered wildlife and plant species. Their public awareness outreach includes many opportunities to experience wildlife and wild places in Hawai’i. These efforts have resulted in helping to restore, teach, and study historical preserves, teaching lessons about Hawai’i’s geology, ecology, ecosystem restoration, and species extinction.<br><br>The last 60 years of efforts by this fantastic non-profit group is so large the impact of their work is difficult to cover. I am proud and honored to be a part of Conservation Council for Hawai’i.<br><br>Dana Jones<br>Outreach Coordinator<br>Hawaiian Monk Seal Preservation Ohana<br>

I came to Hawaii in 2020. It took a little while for services to get started, and United Self Help offered socialization, and community which helped to keep me out of crisis.

Maximum legal service is a scam. <br>They will try to screw you over and take every cent you have. <br>If you have them dealing with your money/trust fund, get away from them. They will rob you blind. <br><br>Every month they take “a little” off the top ($50000) and put it in a separate account to pay themselves basic on their services to you (as well as continue paying every lawyer and paralegal who has worked on your case)<br>Regardless of if you use up the $50000, they will keep taking it out. <br>Then for a non profit they pay their employees at least $100/hr to look over your email and review your email and reply to your email, which then is sent to the next guy who gets paid $130/hr to do the same, so on and so on.<br><br>And then they will take forever to possess any requests, and backtrack on any previously agreed on decisions regarding your money, they will also nickle and dime you.<br>

This organization is responsible for my mother's death. She died of a drug overdose on their watch. If you love the person you are admitting here, please consider that. I was lied to and denied access to my mother's belongings. I was treated with the utmost disrespect and it took a lawyer to speak with anyone from the company. This place is corrupt and disgraceful - I have never in my life felt such disappointment.

I have been involved in showcasing two hundred years of Africana Hawaiian history since 1997. Presently, we are located in the Hawaii National Bank building at 1311 Kapiolani Boulevard on the 2nd floor where the mini-gallery is displayed with photographs and history dating back to 1810.<br>On June 15, 2024, we will be celebrating the 250th Birthday Celebration of Anthony D. Allen at the Washington Middle School at Punahou & King Streets from 9:00am to 3:00pm.<br>We are looking for dedicated volunteers (retired educators & professionals).<br>See video below: Hidden History at Washington Middle School in Honolulu.

HUGS made a difference in our lives when we needed it most. Our Grayson was 5 when we uncovered he had a cancerous brain tumor of the most aggressive kind. Hugs supported us in the hospital with their kind volunteers and cherished siblings program. Grayson has a younger sister who was 2 at the time. When we were admitted to the hospital, she was stuck in the room with us for long periods of time. She looked forward to the Sibling night on Tuesday. A volunteer would pick her up from our room in the evening and take her to play one on one in the playroom. She always felt loved and so special. <br>Our son earned his angel wings and we weren't sure if we were still welcome in this community without our sweet son. Hugs welcomes families at all points in their journey to their loving support. We continue to attend monthly dinners, mom's night and dad's nights. Olivia loves the respite night where she is partnered with a buddy and allowed to dictate what she wants to play. They enjoy dinner and movies during the respite night and she continues to feel loved and cared for every time. Thank you HUGS for all of the quality you have given our family during this most challenging time in our lives. You will forever be part of our hearts and we are blessed to know you.

HCCF provided much needed financial support when our son was diagnosed with an aggressive cancerous brain tumor, rare in children. In an instant your family is faced with this unexpected journey, and it is impossible for both parents to continue to work. Living in Hawaii is expensive, and faced with not only the grave illness of your child, you have the weight of constant living expenses on your shoulders. HCCF provided immediate support with the easiest access. They continued to support us on our journey at Christmas, inviting us to their Santa celebration. We were able to take our son to see Santa while admitted in the hospital and watch joy unfold as my son and daughter both opened their gifts!! Thank you HCCF!

Kapiolani Park reaches from the slopes of Diamond Head Crater to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It is a park that houses a zoo, an aquarium, a war memorial, a pavilion where The Royal Hawaiian Band plays free concerts every Sunday afternoon, the Waikiki Shell where well known recording artists and comedians perform. The park also has world class restaurants, and several hotels. Kapiolani Park is also the location of the ending mile for up to 30,000 runners from around the world who enter the annual Honolulu Marathon. The park also hosts the annual Rough Water Swim, Honolulu Triathlon and Century Bike Ride. <br>On any given day you will see dozens of people enjoying this treasured park. Come, explore, but respect the ocean (always be careful of ocean conditions--undertow currents); and keep the park clean. I promise you will enjoy this walk in the park!

This is a great organization, they helped me and my family and they help a lot of people. Ever hear of LIHEAP? That's this organization! They also help with homeless, food bank, employment for young people and the elderly,free tax services, a free after-school STEM program, and Head Start pre-schools. They have been helping people on Oahu for 50 years, check them out!

This group has outstanding members and has given to many women and girls to futher education besides helping shelters and future planing for women caught in youth as slaves to sex trade.

I enjoyed volunteering here. Everybody was really great.

I previously served writing grants and contracts for the organization, and the program staff regularly met the quantifiable goals and objectives outlined in each of the grants that we received. The fiscal administration, however, was very lax and sloppy in keeping track of expenditure of funds from these grants. The result was that the organization finally reached a point where requisite final reports were prepared for funders of a program titled "Healthy For Life," and I was able to empirically demonstrate in written reports that the goals and objectives outlined in the proposals were all met or, in most cases, exceeded. However, the executive and financial side of the organization continually refused to provide me with any fiscal reports and, as a result, I was told by the current executive of the organization that I would not be allowed to submit the program reports I had prepared; reports which I still have to this day. At that time, the organization had a President who made more in compensation than any preceding executive, yet only worked part time so that she could continue full time work with a for-profit business. At the same time, the organization had a full-time fiscal administrator who was allowed to hold her title and receive compensation while she lived in the Philippines, where she was almost completely unavailable to provide the fiscal data needed to prepare proposals and contracts and to provide requisite final fiscal reports to funders. I was told that they did not have any receipts or other documentation on the Healthy For Life project, so I provided them with the names and contact information of contractors who could provide them with such information. With a part-time President and a fiscal administrator living in the Philippines they informed me that they would be unable to provide this information, thus leaving the organization disqualified for any future funding from any of the foundations in question for failure to submit required final reports.

"Assistance League's, Operation School Bell program, is such a <br>wonderful resource for our students and their families to help them <br>with basic needs such as clothing. <br>Through the generosity of Assistance League, many of our students have been helped in the past. <br>The students and their families are so happy and grateful to receive new clothes. <br>Seeing them wear their new outfits to school, I can tell that they <br>feel good about themselves and have better self- esteem." <br> Lisa Garnett, School Counselor <br> <br>From another school counselor, Lori Hetrick, <br>(after Assistance League of Hawaii provided new clothing for her students.) <br>“When children don’t have to worry about the clothes they are wearing, or what their peers are thinking about them, they can focus on the main reason why they are in school. <br>These students have beautiful hearts and they have a desire to do well. <br>You have truly blessed them all with this fantastic opportunity. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!” <br> Lori Hetrick, School Councelor <br>From A Mother: <br>Dear Assistance League, <br>I want to thank you for donating the clothing items. <br>My son is happy and proud to go to school. <br>Most of the time, he didn’t want to go due to everyone else having new <br>clothes and we can’t afford new clothes after buying school supplies <br>for 3 children. <br>So I want to say “Mahalo” a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts. <br> Signed by the Mom and the kids. <br> <br>

I volunteer as a tax preparer for Goodwill and I enjoy helping the community. There are many tax clinic sites that provide these free tax preparation for low-income families but I always return to Goodwill because the staff are great and their passion for the organization's mission shines thru.

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