Regional Service Office of Hi

Joint Astronomy Centre, located in Hilo, Hawaii, provides services and support to enable visiting and staff astronomers to undertake astronomical research. The centre offers various programs and projects in astronomical research and also offers the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope. It also offers the Joint Astronomy Centre observation management project. The project provides tools and defines processes to aid astronomical observation at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and United Kingdom Infrared Telescope. With a diameter of 15-meters, the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope is one of the largest astronomical telescopes in the world that is specifically designed to operate in the submillimeter wavelength band of the spectrum. The telescope is used to study the solar system, interstellar dust and gas, and distant galaxies.

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

HOPE Services Hawaii is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness on Hawaii Island, focusing on making it rare, brief, and nonrecurring. With various programs including outreach, shelters, and case management, HOPE Services provides critical support and resources to those in need. Celebrating 15 years of service, the organization partners with community groups to further their mission and advocate for those experiencing homelessness. They also engage the community through volunteer opportunities and events, aiming to create stories of hope and resilience across the region. Generated from the website