The mission of OKK is to help the families of the Opio (youth) and Kupuna (elders) with monetary support to make it easier for them to participate in activities and programs in Kohala. Kealoha Sugiyama, 808-889-0171, acallforlove@gmail.com.
This youth football organization teaches the values of teamwork, self-discipline, respect, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship. They are raising funds to pay for bus transportation to out-of-town games and to replace or upgrade equipment for quality and safety. Kamon Kupuka’a, 808-238-6747
This project has been working tirelessly to raise awareness of ʻohana and community kuleana to the valley. The obvious problem is the need to mālama the valley and its surrounding areas from over-humanization. The hui focuses on educating visitors and locals on
This project extends from a 35-year effort to firmly reestablish regenerative organic farming in Hawaii. Their goals are to host in-depth workshops and develop a vocational agriculture training program for at-risk young men. Clarence and Gail Baber, 808-938-8880. https://www.nutritiongrownfarming.org
Remember Thru Music is a no-cost program providing personalized music on MP3 players to those diagnosed with memory loss, Alzheimer’s & dementia. Jen McGeehan 808.747.2365 email: rememberthrumusic@gmail.com https://rememberthrumusic.org/
RPF was created to ensure food security for the residents of the North Kohala community. Our main intention is to create a “farm syndicate” to encourage food security in North Kohala, at little to no charge to the residents. RPF’s mission is
RMD Okinawan Taiko has been active in Kohala for over four years with 23 drummers performing at community events and providing free classes in Kohala. Funding is needed for uniforms, drums, and transportation. Kathy Matsuda, 808-889-5801, kathy@hialoha.net. facebook
Our goal is to detect and eradicate Little Fire Ants throughout North Kohala by creating a community-funded rapid response team capable of responding quickly and effectively to LFA infestations in North Kohala. Frank Hustace, frank.hustace@gmail.com www.stoplfakohala.com
This network of Kohala residents promotes local sustainability, emergency readiness, and community resilience through educational programming, grant writing, staff support, free films, and more. Gail O’Byrne: 310.487.2702 gail@obyrneconstruction.com facebook
Team NSP aims to provide school-age children (5-18) in Kohala with year-round basketball training. Kohala is historically known as a basketball-oriented community but lacks training outside of the Countyʻs minimal offering. Youth currently travel to Kona, Hilo, and Kāʻū for training. Training
