The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is a catalyst for change and growth in our island community. We have the privilege of working with individuals, families, businesses and organizations who are passionate about making a difference. Your generous support allows us and our partners to do this important work. Mahalo.
If the specific fund you would like to give a gift to is not listed below you can select a fund from this page.
CHANGE
Essential elements of our island home are not working well for everyone. We believe that change can happen when we understand the challenges in front of us and work together to find and implement equitable solutions to those challenges. The CHANGE Framework identifies six essential sectors, or areas, that affect the overall well-being of these islands and people. Sustainable data points tell the story of what is happening within each area. This curated data set helps us to understand the interconnected nature of the sectors and how they affect one another. Doing so, allows us to examine the root causes and create effective solutions to solve Hawai‘i’s greatest challenges.
Hawai‘i Island Strong Fund
The Hawai‘i Island Strong Fund was created to build community resilience by providing resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
GIVE to the Hawai‘i Island Strong Fund
Kaua‘i Strong Fund
The Kaua‘i Strong Fund was created to build community resilience by providing resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
GIVE to the Kaua‘i Strong Fund
O‘ahu Strong Fund
The O‘ahu Strong Fund was created to build community resilience by providing resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
GIVE to the O‘ahu Strong Fund
Al & Rosa Harrington Legacy Fund
The Al and Rosa Harrington Legacy Fund was established to honor the legacy of Al Harrington as a respected community leader and beloved ambassador of aloha within the film and television industry. The legacy fund celebrates emerging artists from throughout Polynesia as they perpetuate diversified cultural representation in entertainment.
GIVE to the Al & Rosa Harrington Legacy Fund
Colt Brennan Legacy Fund
The Colt Brennan Legacy Fund was established by the Brennan family to honor the memory of their son and brother, Colt Brennan. The Fund will support causes that Colt cared about – University of Hawai‘i Athletics and youth sports – in addition to organizations that advocate and provide resources toward making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues.
GIVE to the Colt Brennan Legacy Fund
Eat Pono Fund
The Eat Pono Fund was established to support community initiatives to provide engaging, educational opportunities for keiki to empower youth to make healthy food choices for their optimal growth, encourage kuleana for the ʻāina, and perpetuate traditional farming, fishing, and hunting practices for future generations to live more sustainably.
GIVE to the Eat Pono Fund
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The Hawaii Community Foundation reaches broadly and deeply throughout the state to understand community needs; it marshals new perspectives to do more with what it has. 

— Leslie Wilcox - Hookele Award Recipient - PONO Fellow