The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Hilo

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

HUI MALAMA OLA NA 'OIWI IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE DISEASE PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES ON HAWAII ISLAND.

MISSION:

THE CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER THE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND CAMARADERIE OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE CREATION OF A GATHERING PLACE FOR SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AND THROUGH THE SPORTSMANSHIP AND COMPETITION OF ATHLETICS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

VIBRANT HAWAII IS A GROWING COMMUNITY THAT COMMITS TO INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO INCREASE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD WEALTH: AN ABUNDANT RESERVOIR OF HUMAN, SOCIAL, NATURAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL THAT WE CONTRIBUTE TO AND DRAW UPON. AN AFFINITY COLLECTIVE FORMED AROUND A COMMON VISION OF A THRIVING HAWAII ISLAND WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE CHOICE, VOICE, AND CONNECTION.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN EAST HAWAII WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF THE BIG ISLAND IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WHILE CARING FOR AND APPRECIATING THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT; TO ENSURE BROADENED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ENRICHED COMMUNITIES AND BETTER LIVES.

MISSION:

THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO CONTINUE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE HILO COUNTY FAIR, A LOCAL TRADITION WHICH HAS PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT AND DELIGHT TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAIR-GOERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1951. THE HILO COUNTY FAIR IS HELD ANNUALLY EACH FALL AT 323 MANONO STREET AT THE FRANCIS WONG STADIUM AND THE AFOOK-CHINEN CIVIC AUDITORIUM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide information, technical assistance and support for individuals or commercial establishments that are engaged in the keeping, grazing, feeding and/or sale of livestock.