Stories
These island athletes rose to the ‘Be A Hero for Hawaii Challenge’
Here’s how you can show your support for this movement, created by pro athletes from Hawaii.
In the aftermath of Big Island’s volcanic eruption, “lava-giving” inspires hope
It's still all hands on deck as Hawaii communities step up to help Puna residents dealing with their homes being destroyed.
From Stilettos to Slippers
How the Boys & Girls Club changed the recipe and found a winner.
Phi•lan•thro•py: What it is
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
The University of Hawaii Foundation
The Foundation directly impacts students, faculty, research and programs on all 10 University of Hawaii campuses.
What a great idea
Have a great idea and a shared passion, and amazing things can happen. Check these groups out. Be inspired. Get involved.
Lynne Wooddell Likes a Good Challenge
Good thing—because her job is to raise the funds necessary to make a vision a reality.
It Takes a Village: Discovering who we are and the promise of what we can be
How Duane Kurisu partnered with the city, state and nonprofits and businesses to turn barren land into Kahauiki Village, a place of possibility and hope.
The Couple, the Story and the Foundation
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, through their generosity, have made possible many dreams that might not ever have been imagined.
The Hawaii Community Foundation’s Past & Future
From scholarships to partnerships to innovative programs on everything from education to the environment, HCF puts money and resources to work for Hawaii.
Charity Gala Etiquette: A to Z
Here’s everything you need to know to get through the season with your reputation, bank account and next year’s invitation intact.
Shopping with Intention
From our day-to-day purchases to special occasion gifts to splurges for ourselves and others, it’s easy to shop with intent, even right here at home.