Nā Kama Kai which means “children of the sea” was founded in 2008 by pro-surfer Duane DeSoto. He understood the gift that had been given to him from the day he was born down at Mākaha beach and he wanted to recreate that for the communities of Oʻahu, he wanted to create a safe environment…
Many students in Hawai’i lack access to the educational foundations they need for success. They fall between the cracks into lifelong systemic issues, such as dropping out of school, poverty, homelessness, and incarceration. These issues have significant consequences for our students, our families, and our communities. At Impact.Change.Hawaii, we partner with schools, businesses, and concerned…
Hawaiʻi Environmental Restoration (HER), our 501(c)(3) was established in January of 2019 following 5 years of service under the umbrella of Mālama O Puna nonprofit based in Pahoa. Our mission is to preserve Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural and biological resources through environmental restoration and through education. The spiritual mission of our organization is to inspire people…
Friends of Liliʻuokalani Gardens has a working board of directors, an expanding group of service organization partnerships, and a growing group of volunteers of all ages.
Offering One-to-One Friendship and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Hawaii.
Protect and Preserve Hawai’i (PPH) is a community-based conservation group with a mission to restore 330 acres of forested conservation land in Pia Valley to improve the health & resilience of the entire ecosystem including the people who live in it. Here at Protect & Preserve Hawai’i, we are driven by a single goal; to…
Hui O Ka Wai Ola is a coalition comprised of community member volunteers, scientists, supporters, and partner groups. We recognize the value of a clean ocean for all of Hawai’i’s residents, visitors, and natural resources. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of Maui Nui’s ocean water quality through science and advocacy to accelerate positive…