
MEET NINE ISLANDERS WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY IN HAWAII Special promotional section Hawaii has a very long and (literally) noble history of philanthropy—starting with the alii trusts, and including well-known family, corporate and individual foundations. That proud legacy continues today, even as philanthropy expands from province of the ultra-wealthy to the more numerous hands of today's philanthropists—people in our community who are investing substantial portions of their time, expertise and money to causes close to their hearts. "An increaseing number of donars," according to consultant Robin Johnson, "are less interested in growing their endowments and more interested in putting their charitable dollars to work." Click here to learn about a few of the many passionate philanthropists in our midst. |
![]() | Making a Difference: Returning Lost InnocenceAlliance provides support for sexually abused children. |
![]() | Making a Difference: Books as Building BlocksA family literacy program inspires kids to read. |
![]() | Making a Difference: How to Make a ChefCulinary nonprofit broadens student’s horizons. |
![]() | Made with Loving CareBlanketing the Islands with warmth and security. |
![]() | Giving ComfortHospice Hawaii assists patients in the last stages of life, as well as their families. |
![]() | One Piece at a TimeBEACH campaigns to stop plastic waste from destroying our shorelines and oceans. |
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Paradise Studio Art Tour12.05.2009On the Big Island, the district of Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park residential area is featuring 12 home art studio tours with 30 fine... |
Paradise Studio Art Tour12.05.2009On the Big Island, the district of Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park residential area is featuring 12 home art studio tours with 30 fine... |
Montessori Magic - 17th Annual Auction Benefit02.13.2010Join us for our 17th Annual Silent and Live Auction. Proceeds benefit Montessori Community School, Oahu's only fully accredited Montessori... |
For more information on charities in Hawaii, contact the Hawaii Community Foundation, a statewide grant-making organization supported by generous individuals, families and businesses to benefit Hawaii’s people.Visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org. |