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The Kōkua Initiative is our non-profit sector committed to empowering the people of Hawai'i through a 3 piko approach that encourages educational opportunities, 'āina-based conservation & sustainability, and support for the most vulnerable in our community.

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'A'OHE HANA NUI KE ALU 'IA

No task is too big when done together by all

We partner with several organizations in Hawai'i to give back to underserved communities here at home.

Here are a few you might know!

IT’S A KĀKOU THING

We promote literacy among our Keiki by supplying books and offering music lessons to vulnerable youth. In addition, we extend our kōkua through donations of provisions and volunteer hours to assist the most vulnerable members of our community. Our main goal is to uplift, nurture, and empower our people of Hawai'i.

group of children holding books outside library building
Group at Waiakea hydration station tent with bottled water display.
"community food distribution event"
"Waiakea High School Warriors award ceremony"

'OHANA GIVEBACKS

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Man drinking Waiakea water in front of colorful abstract paintings.

AARON KAI MAKES AN IMPACT ON HAWAI'I ISLAND YOUTH THROUGH ART AND ALOHA

Kai partnered with keiki from the YWCA preschool and students from Nā Wai Ola PCS, who assisted him in painting a mural in downtown Hilo.

Three people holding signed footballs outdoors.

TAYLOR RAPP DONATES NEW JERSEYS TO THE WAIĀKEA HIGH WARRIORS FOOTBALL TEAM

Rapp partnered with our Kōkua Initiative to purchase and donate new jerseys to the Waiākea High Warriors Football Program, with JUNK Brands donating custom headbands to the team as well.

OUR PARTNERS

We partner with over 100+ local non-profits to support their efforts in giving back to community

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Piko 'ā: Ma'i - Future

Serving our youth by supporting educational opportunities, workshops, and internships.

Piko 'ā represents the creative and procreative connection to the future, to our future generations.

People holding Waiakea water bottles in front of Halau Lamaku sign.