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Causes: Arts & Culture, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Education
Mission: To promote the advancement of native hawaiians and native hawaiian communities through empowerment and informational initiatives.
Programs: Cnha is a united states treasury certified community development financial institution that operates a community loan fund through its lending and investment services program. Lending services include both consumer and business loans and the provision of technical assistance and financial education services. Cnha also provides technical assistance and capacity building services to community organizations in the development, construction, and management of community facilities. Over 1,500 individuals served.
through its policy center activities, cnha is an advocate of community-based organizations and provides information, networking opportunities and policy reports to assist in addressing issues and finding solutions for native hawaiian communities. Cnha also has a year-round civic engagement training and development program. Over 160 organizations served.
the hawaiian way fund supports community capacity building through a number of efforts that include distribution of funds to small nonprofit organizations that perpetuate the hawaiian culture; provision of leadership development programs for native youth; provision of training and technical assistance to native hawaiian organizations and communities; and the coordination of events that provide opportunities for native hawaiian individuals and organizations to network, share information, discuss critical issues, and build consensus. Over 200 organizations and 1,000 individuals served.