‘Tis the season to give. But where? How? Time and money are always hard to come by and you want your efforts to make a real difference. We can help. Here are ways to vet a nonprofit, donate wisely, volunteer efficiently and more.
Honolulu's rank in an international quality of life survey.
‘Tis the season to give. Why not give your time and volunteer at one of Hawaii’s many nonprofits? For each cause in the state, there’s a local nonprofit striving to make a difference in the community. You’re bound to find something that suits your interest and fits your schedule, whether it’s helping low-income children, cleaning up a beach or assisting in an opera theater’s upcoming production.
Based on the number of annual rescues per 100,000 visitors in 2010.
This month marks the 100th anniversary of local nonprofit Palama Settlement’s incorporation.
Echoes of War: World War II wrecks found, off Maui.
Kickstarted: When it comes to funding creative projects, more and more Hawaii artists are relying on the kindness of online strangers.
Hospice Hawaii not only cares for terminally ill adults, but now children, too.
Music Crunch: Borders’ closing means new challenges for Hawaiian music.
Each year, we look for our state’s most endangered historic places through a partnership with the Historic Hawaii Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Division.
The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu will be inducting their first openly gay, Asian minister on Nov. 20th, 2011.
Symphony, Revived: Not content to let the symphony die, local business leaders have a new business model, one they hope will ensure symphony musicians take the stage this month.
Does no one remember what an overture is anymore?
Turtle Troubles… Over?: It’s been illegal to hunt honu for decades. Some say it’s been long enough.
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
Environmentalists say “refusing” and “reusing” are much better than recycling. Here’s what you should know.
