HCF is focused on rewiring the systems that are driving long-term systemic inequities across the state. Each letter of the CHANGE Framework represents a sector, or area, that affects our community and its ability to thrive—from our economy to education. Under each sector, HCF has assembled a curated set of data to track progress on where disparities exist; the organization is also making deep investments into the community with the support of hundreds of donors and working with partners across the state from government to nonprofits to find solutions together—all for its vision to see an equitable Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i deserves a diverse and growing economy that allows people to earn incomes and build assets while also affording opportunities for a good quality of life. One of the projects supported by this fund is House Maui, making affordable housing available to Maui residents.
Hawai‘i deserves access to care that improves our quality of life and keeps our `ohana safe and thriving. One of the current projects funded in this area is Promising Minds, an initiative dedicated to improving early childhood behavioral health by investing in the future of our keiki, especially those at risk of trauma, abuse and neglect, or who are dealing with the aftereffects.
Hawai’i’s rich culture and arts enriches the social, economic, and physical elements of our community and needs to be nurtured to thrive. Artists in the Schools is just one way this fund supports current artists, helps create new ones, and reaches some students in ways that more traditional teaching methods simply do not.
By combining efforts to protect and preserve our natural resources, we can keep Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i. Projects funded are protecting Hawai‘i’s fresh water supply as well its near shore marine resources.
Working together, we can position Hawai‘i as a model for local and global civic responsibility and collaborative policy development. The Kauai Resilience Project that strives to reduce suicides among the island’s young people and Vibrant Hawai‘i focuses on building on Hawai‘i’s islands strengths to create a better life for all there.
Only with a serious focus on educating the next generation properly can Hawai‘i hope to find solutions to our most invasive challenges. Current projects include the Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project that has improved education in Kaua‘i public schools despite the pandemic. Promising Minds is an HCF initiative to teach compassion in our schools to build caring communities for the future.
Then consider giving to the CHANGE Fund itself that provides funding where it’s needed most across all sectors.
We have philanthropic advisors across the state who can help you. Contact our island teams or our donor services department at 808-566-5560 or email donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org.
Arts and culture are central to a vibrant and diverse community.
Establish a named fund to support arts and cultureA simple way to provide aid to other arts and cultural programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support specific organizations dedicated to the arts or cultureSupport your favorite arts and culture organization in perpetuity.
Include an arts and culture legacy in your estate plansHelp preserve the arts and culture for future generations.
Support the Artists in the Schools ProgramFunding to bring literature to life or music and visual arts into the classroom helps students expand their minds.
Education is the gateway to an improved future, and has been an integral part of Hawaii Community Foundation’s mission for a century.
Establish a named scholarshipProvide aid to students who will contribute to a better future.
Establish a named fund to support educationA simple way to provide aid to other educational programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support one or more specific schoolsSupport your favorite schools in perpetuity.
Include an educational legacy in your estate plansProvide aid for the next generation and beyond.
Our natural resources are precious. Preserving them is essential to maintain our quality of life in Hawaii.
Establish a named fund to support environmental causesA simple way to provide aid to other environmental programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support one or more specific environmental organizationsSupport your favorite organizations in perpetuity.
Include an environmental legacy in your estate plansHelp preserve the environment for the next generation and beyond.
Support our Fresh Water InitiativeHelp fund innovative techniques and policies intended to ensure fresh water for our future.
Support our Community Restoration PartnershipProviding grant support for coastal habitat restoration projects
At HCF, we place a high value on strengthening communities. After all, “community” is our middle name. Understandably, people are most motivated to support their passions close to home. When we give locally, we see the impact most readily and can take pride in having helped our friends and neighbors.
What can you do to help your community?
Establish a named fund to support your island or communityA simple way to provide aid to other human services programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support specific organizations in your areaSupport your favorite organizations in perpetuity.
Include a legacy for your local community in your estate plansBuild a foundation to help improve your neighborhood for generations to come.
Support the Community Needs FundHelp provide support where it’s most needed
Support the East Hawaii Fund Offering assistance for the east side of Hawaii Island
Support the West Hawaii FundImproving the quality of life for western Hawaii Island residents
Support the Richard Smart Fund Honoring Richard Smart and helping community projects in Waimea on Hawaii Island
Support the Kukio Community Fund Focusing on helping the youth of Hawaii Island
Support the Ewa Beach Community Fund Funds to support activities and projects to improve quality of life for residents of the Ewa area.
Support the Kahuku Community Fund Aid for programs in the Kahuku district of windward Oahu
Support the Lanai Community Benefit Fund Promoting education and recreation for the residents of Lanai
Support the Maui Nui Fund Providing aid for Maui County non-profits
Support the Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund Supporting organizations that benefit the people, flora and fauna of Kauai.
Support the Kauai Aloha Endowment Perpetuating the vision of “Aloha: It’s Kauai’s Spirit”
Support Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Fund Helping programs that create an instill a conservation ethic for Hawaii residents
In the face of rising costs and reforms to the industry, aid for health care initiatives is increasingly important. Support for today’s research could provide cures for tomorrow.
Establish a named fund to support health-related endeavorsA simple way to provide aid to other health or medical programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support health-related organizationsSupport your favorite organizations in perpetuity.
Include a healthcare legacy in your estate plansBe part of our healthier tomorrow.
Support the HCF Health & Sciences FundBe part of our healthier tomorrow.
There will always be members of our community for whom life is a struggle and need our help. A helping hand can provide food for the hungry or housing assistance for those in need.
Establish a named fund to support social services initiativesA simple way to provide aid to other human services programs and institutions
Establish a named fund to support one or more specific organizationsSupport your favorite organizations in perpetuity.
Support the Community Needs Fund Help provide support where it’s most needed
In addition to providing aid in the form of funding, HCF seeks to help non-profits become more effective and ensure that they address the issues that are most important to Hawaii and its residents.
Establish a named fund to support Hawaii’s non-profit organizationsHelp provide training and knowledge growth for non-profit groups
Include a legacy for Hawaii’s non-profits in your estate plansHelp our local non-profits thrive far into the future.
Both the education and health needs of Hawai‘i’s youth are opportunities to provide long-lasting support.
Establish a named scholarshipEducation is the foundation for a better future for our keiki
Establish a named fund to support youth development initiativesA simple way to provide aid to other youth development programs
Include a legacy for youth development initiatives in your estate plansSupport the next generation and beyond.
Support the Tobacco Prevention in Youth ProgramA public health initiative dedicated to improving health by eliminating tobacco use among young people
Support the Hawaii Children’s Trust FundSeeking to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect