The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kamuela

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TO EMPOWER NATIVE HAWAIIANS LIVING IN KOHALA, SPECIFICALLY THE KAILAPA COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND CULTURAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND PLACE.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the head and neck including the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, the face, the jaws and related structures. The related medical specialty is otolaryngology.

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MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII (MECH) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, STATE LICENSED MONTESSORI PRIMARY, PRE-PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, SERVING CHILDREN BETWEEN TWO AND SEVEN YEARS OF AGE. ESTABLISHED IN 1984, THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF WAIMEA ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. MECH IS EQUIPPED TO ACCOMMODATE HANDICAPPED AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND ENCOURAGES AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF ETHNIC AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PERPETUATE, AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE KIHOLO BAY AREA THROUGH COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP.

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SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE DAYCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SERVICES TO LOCAL CHILDREN WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE EXCELLENT CARE AND EDUCATION.

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TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC ENTITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS ARE NECESSARY FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES. AS ECOSYSTEM HEALTH IS IMPACTED BY A VARIETY OF FACTORS AND AS COMMUNITIES EXPAND INTO FIRE-PRONE AREAS, WILDFIRES ARE AN INCREASING THREAT TO RESOURCES AND PEOPLE. PROACTIVE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IS NECESSARY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE IMPACTS. HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION DISSEMINATES CRITICAL INFORMATION, AND IMPLEMENTS FUELS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH THAT PROTECTS IRREPLACEABLE NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES.

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CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, LAND, CULTURE AND FOOD IN SCHOOL GARDENS. WE CREATE A DYNAMIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY BY CREATING AND SUSTAINING AN ORGANIC GARDEN AND KITCHEN CLASSROOM THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF GROWING, HARVESTING, PREPARING AND SHARING NOURISHING, HEALTHY FOOD. WE ALSO SUPPORT OTHER SCHOOL GARDENS ON HAWAII ISLAND BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, ADVOCACY ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR GARDEN STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.

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WEST HAWAII MEDIATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND BUILD COMMUNITIES THAT VIEW CONFLICT RESOLUTION AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. THROUGH OUR MEDIATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHMC PROVIDES TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO RESOLVE THEIR DIFFERENCES IN A SAFE AND NEUTRAL ENVIRONMENT.

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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 ARE A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING COURT-INVOLVED CHILDREN ON HAWAII ISLAND THROUGH YOUTH -FOCUSED ADVOCACY

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PANIOLO IN THE HISTORIES OF HAWAII AND THE WESTERN COWBOY HERITAGE OF AMERICA.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IS TO FOSTER OCEAN STEWARDSHIP FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.