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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

	Girls' Night Out National nonprofit Chicks with Checks launches a Hawaii chapter with a party and a purpose. Jenny de Jesús May 2008
	Changing Direction Surfing helps steer at-risk youth into healthier waters. Catherine Toth April 2008
	Kristine Altwies Nicholson Q&A with the Executive director of Hawaii International Child Lavonne Leong April 2008
	The Birthday Lady Tammy Kubo gives homeless children around the Islands reason to celebrate. Jenny de Jesus March 2008
	Home Away from Home A century-and-a-half ago, a diplomat to Hawaii brought some of the Islands back to his native Michigan. David Cheever March 2008
	Women of Risk The Sisters of St. Francis celebrate 125 years of service in Hawaii. Jenny de Jesús February 2008