Special Olympics Hawaii

The Food Basket, established in 1989, serves as Hawai'i Island's food bank, dedicated to ending hunger through various food assistance programs including traditional food pantries and congregate meal sites. The organization actively promotes community resiliency and healthy food access, ensuring that families have the resources they need to maintain stable nutrition. In addition to their core services, The Food Basket is involved in innovative agricultural initiatives, including the development of a multi-disciplinary campus aimed at enhancing Hawai'i's agricultural sector. By collaborating with local partners and expanding programs, they strive to address food insecurity and support local farmers across the island. Generated from the website

The Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) is dedicated to fostering positive change across the islands by investing in various initiatives that strengthen communities and support local nonprofits. With a commitment to systems change in essential sectors, HCF manages over 1,160 funds, including more than 300 scholarship funds aimed at transforming lives and improving community well-being. In 2023, HCF distributed over $107 million in grants, including $74 million in scholarships, to support the diverse needs of Hawaii's residents. The foundation emphasizes integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship of resources, ensuring that charitable funds are used effectively to benefit those in need. Generated from the website

The Institute For Family Enrichment provides consultation, educational programs and therapeutic services. The institute organizes workshops on cultural sensitivity, dynamics of child abuse and neglect, group facilitation, parenting classes and nurturing programs. It provides therapeutic recreational programs to children suffering from autism and developmental disabilities. The services offered by the institute include psychiatric support and evaluation; medication management and monitoring; clinical counseling and early intervention services. The institute also provides child and adolescent mental health services and undertakes community outreach programs. It is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The Institute For Family Enrichment is headquartered in Honolulu and has a branch office located in Hilo, Hawaii.