News & Updates

In November 2016, Foundation Board and Staff, along with the Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), participated in a blessing of 12 acres of land in Pepeʻekeo on Hawaiʻi Island. This land would eventually become home...

The third and final phase of Puʻuʻalalā Village, a homeownership project in Pepeʻekeo on Hawaiʻi Island was completed in January 2022. Ten families worked under the guidance of construction supervisor, Tyron Nicolas and the Hawaiʻi...

We are pleased to share the newest cohort of Hauʻoli Mau Loa Fellows at the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo and Mānoa. In addition to a tuition waiver, these ten Fellows will receive a stipend and funds for research supplies, educational...

As the Foundation completed its second affordable housing project for families, Puʻuʻalalā Village, led by housing development partner, Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), the Foundation's board and staff reflected...

On November 4, 2021, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Foundation decided, for the second time, to hold its All Partner Pau Hana virtually. The theme for the event was Hoʻopaepae – to build a strong foundation. The highlight...

Since 2012, the Foundation has partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi to support graduate assistantship opportunities at the University of Hawaiʻi, Hilo and Mānoa. We are pleased to once again support nine graduate assistantship...

During this pandemic, mental health played a large part in my daily life. A year ago, I was accepted into the Thompson School of Social Work. I've never been more excited about starting this journey, especially knowing that I’m now...

It was Christmas Eve 2017 and most people were finishing their shopping before heading home to be with their families and friends. Janis received a call from Gary and Kukui Maunakea-Forth about an exciting opportunity to purchase 21...

The Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance will be holding the 28th Annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference on Tuesday, July 27th through Thursday, July 29th, 2021. This will be a virtual conference. This year’s conference theme, Kūlia i ka...