The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hilo

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THE HAWAII JAPANESE CENTER SERVES AS A BRIDGE FOR DIVERSE GENERATIONS OF THE FUTURE TO UNDERSTAND THE TRIUMPHS AND STRUGGLES OF JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAII THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO ITS COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES.

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THE MISSION OF THE HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTER IS TO DOCUMENT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PORTUGUESE TO HAWAII'S HISTORY BEFORE THEY ARE FOREVER LOST, INCLUDING THEIR RICH HISTORY OF EXPLORATIONS, OCEAN VOYAGES OF EMIGRATION, PAST AND PRESENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND ASSIMILATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, USING TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY, PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL HAWAII'S IMMIGRANTS TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

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FINANCIAL AID TO HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACTIVITIES NOT FUNDED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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THE EDITH KANAKA'OLE FOUNDATION PERPETUATES THE TEACHINGS, BELIEFS, PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY AND TRADITIONS OF EDITH K. KANAKA'OLE AND THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL HULA AS PRACTICED BY MARY KEKUEWA KANAELE AND EDITH K KANAKA'OLE. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO TEACH AND ENCOURAGE INDIGENOUS HAWAIIAN CULTURAL EDUCATION THROUGH MEDIA MATERIAL, TEACHING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE, RITUALS, CHANTS, LITERATURE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR RURAL HEALTH ISSUES AN PROMOTE COMMUNICATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OF ISSUES RELATED TO RURAL HEALTH.

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PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH LOW INCOME.

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ORCHIDLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO AID, PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORCHIDLAND ESTATE SUBDIVISION.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER, THE FRIENDS EXIST TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN OF EAST HAWAII. WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON HELPING CHILD VICTIMS WITH RESOURCES AND HOPE, WHILE STRIVING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CHILD ABUSE.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER - TO TALK AND TO LISTEN, TO EXPLORE OPTIONS, AND TO FIND THEIR OWN BEST SOLUTIONS.

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USA SWIMMING IS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF SWIMMING. WE ADMINISTER COMPETITIVE SWIMMING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMATEUR SPORTS ACT.WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES AND THE INTERESTED PUBLIC. WE VALUE THESE MEMBERS OF THE SWIMMING COMMUNITY, AND THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE THEM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR SPORT.

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TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF BUILDING AND CONTRACTING, TO PROVIDE SAFETY TRAINING TO MEMBERS AND TO UPDATE MEMBERS ON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS.

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NNEF PROVIDES TRAINING, EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVING THE LIFE CONDITIONS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. CURRENT ACTIVITIES ARE TO CREATE AND SUPPORT DIVERSE HAWAIIAN CULTURE BASED EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS IN HAWAI'I.

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PANGEASEED FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE FOR OCEANS THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ARTIVISM.

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THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI MUSEUM THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD DIE DUE TO A TSUNAMI.

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The goal of this organization is to inform the public of health and safety hazards and measures for furthering the early detection, treatment or rehabilitation of people who have an illness, injury or disability.

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THE MISSION OF THE KEAUKAHA ONE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (KOYD) IS TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD DEVELOPING THE FUTURE LEADERS OF HAWAII COUNTY THROUGH OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUTH AGES 8 - 18 RECOGNIZE THEIR STRENGTHS AND PASSIONS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAM WORK, GOAL SETTING, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, AND CULTURAL IDENTITY.

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THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWAII COFFEE, FLORICULTURE/NURSERY, MACADAMIA NUTS, AND PAPAYA INDUSTRIES THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND PROMOTION, AND EDUCATION AND COOPERATION ON A NON-PARTISAN BASIS.