Kokua - Hawaii

MEET NINE ISLANDERS WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY IN HAWAII

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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.

¤ Kokua Files

	Making a Difference: Returning Lost Innocence Alliance provides support for sexually abused children. Tiffany Hill October 2009
	Making a Difference: Books as Building Blocks A family literacy program inspires kids to read. Tiffany Hill May 2009
	Making a Difference: How to Make a Chef Culinary nonprofit broadens student’s horizons. Tiffany Hill January 2009
	Made with Loving Care Blanketing the Islands with warmth and security. Tiffany Hill November 2008
	Giving Comfort Hospice Hawaii assists patients in the last stages of life, as well as their families. Michelle Broder Van Dyke October 2008
	One Piece at a Time BEACH campaigns to stop plastic waste from destroying our shorelines and oceans. Michelle Broder Van Dyke September 2008