Hawai‘i Gives Back: A Guide For Volunteers In Search of a Cause

A directory of Hawai‘i charities and how you can support their worthy causes.

November 22, 2021

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Good people in good organizations doing good work are the threads that hold us together, especially in times like these. And these people and organizations depend on people like you to succeed in their work.

Here you’ll find an encyclopedia of sorts, outlining the work of Hawai‘i nonprofits that bring help and hope to so many—from keiki to kūpuna, from the environment to sustainability, from marginalized communities to the safety of our ‘ohana.

We hope you’ve been inspired by the stories told within these pages and will find opportunities with these many organizations that fit you, whether it’s volunteering time or money, (or both!), They need you. And we can promise, your involvement will do more than help others, it will fulfill you.

aio Foundation

Mission: The aio Foundation works to create a better future for Hawai‘i by providing opportunities to enable young people to become thoughtful, educated, community-minded individuals with a deep appreciation for our home state.

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Key Services Provided

The aio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports academic, athletic and artistic programs that enable Hawai‘i’s youth to develop the skills and knowledge to become self-sustaining, community-minded contributors who work toward making the Islands a better place. Support is available for organizations offering opportunities in workforce/career development, life skills, communication, personal or cultural development for Hawai‘i’s youth. The aio Foundation offers sponsorships and a quarterly aio Amplify media outreach campaign program; these may be applied for via the Foundation website. In addition, the aio Foundation offers ongoing support to the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders, the Hawai‘i’s Next 50 contest and the VEX IQ Hawai‘i robotics program. The Kahauiki Village community for homeless families is the aio Foundation’s marquee project.

Leadership

Duane Kurisu, President
Ken Miyasato, Vice President
Jaime Kinoshita Oliveira, Vice President
Bonny Amemiya, Treasurer
Susan Eichor, Secretary
John Dean, Director
Mel Kaneshige, Director

Events and Opportunities

Volunteers are the unsung heroes in executing successful projects. Please consider volunteering for aio Foundation. Email volunteer@aiofoundation.org.

aio Amplify helps Hawai‘i’s nonprofits promote their messages. Learn more at aiofoundation.org/amplify.

How You Can Help

Donations directly support initiatives that include karate and educational programs for keiki at Kahauiki Village. Help by making a donation at aioFoundation.org/donate or by mail aio Foundation attn: Kahauiki Village Karate Association 1000 Bishop Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96813. Mahalo!

1000 Bishop Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96813

P: 808-534-7505

E: president@aiofoundation.org

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facebook.com/aioFoundation

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Aloha United Way

Mission: Aloha United Way brings resources, organizations and people together to advance the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.

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UNITED FOR ALICE®

Aloha United Way established the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Fund to tackle the issues that cause financial instability for individuals and families. Through transformative initiatives that bring together people, resources and sustainable solutions, the ALICE Fund focuses on capacity building for nearly 350 partner nonprofit agencies, and strives to enhance the financial stability of our ALICE ‘ohana by funding employment programs and asset-building resources to elevate people out of ALICE.

“2020 was a year of profound community trauma. It was also a year of unprecedented togetherness, cooperation, and generosity. In moments of dire circumstances, we showed our true colors, as did the community. This critical work, however, is far from over,” said John Fink, President and CEO of Aloha United Way.

ALICE lives in every town and neighborhood across Hawai‘i. ALICE exists in every ethnicity. They are our friends, family, and people we rely on every day. It takes just one crisis — loss of employment for a short period, an unexpected health emergency or car repair, an increase in monthly rent — to put these families and individuals at even greater risk of long-term problems like chronic health issues or loss of housing.

Having served Hawai‘i for over 100 years, Aloha United Way is committed to rebuilding our communities stronger than they were before, and providing solutions that support lasting, sustainable change.

Visit auw.org to start your workplace campaign today and support ALICE.

ALICE IN HAWAI‘I

Pre-Covid19, there were 148,771 ALICE households (or 33 percent) in Hawaiʻi. Since the start of the pandemic, this number has increased to more than 180,000 (or 40 percent) of households, while another 86,476 households live below the poverty level. Currently, 59% of households are ALICE or below.

How You Can Help

It’s easy to support our community. Support Aloha United Way, the ALICE initiative, the 211 Helpline, and nearly 350 partner agencies to ensure our community can access help when they need it most.

Give through your company’s workplace giving campaign, or start one today by visiting AUW.org.

200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817

P: (808) 536-1951

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Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

Mission: Catholic Charities Hawai‘i provides a wide range of social services to people of all faiths and cultures, especially those with the greatest need. We are a community of hope serving with dignity, compassion, social justice and a commitment to excellence.

Catholic Charities Hawaii Gives Back