Since September, Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s KōCreate cohort has been gathering each month to strengthen the relationships, skills, and shared practices that help communities move from concern to coordinated action. KōCreate’s goal is simple and ambitious: support local leaders to design projects that are rooted in place, shaped by community priorities, and capable of building lasting civic participation across Hawaiʻi Island.   To date, our 28 KōCreators, 3 VH Ambassadors, and facilit

Over 120 community members came together to celebrate the growth of the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network and collectively design the action plan for 2026. The energy in the room reflected a simple truth: relationships are the foundation of resilience.   This year’s gathering highlighted the accomplishments of the network: teams completed First Aid/CPR training, Chainsaw Safety Training, Psychological First Aid Training, and are developing Community Emergency Action plans. Throu

When the federal shutdown brought sudden uncertainty to families across Hawaiʻi Island—communities didn’t wait - they mobilized, stepped in for one another, and got to work.   Over a three-week period, more than 70 Hawaiʻi Island donors contributed over $700,000 to support Aloha In Action. Nearly 500 volunteers gave over 2,000 hours across 14 community-led Points of Distribution, providing 6,000 families with food, gas cards, grocery cards, and essential resources.   “Words c

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, students from across Hawaiʻi Island gathered at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium for Na Leo O Nā ʻŌpio: Fall 2025 High School Career Opportunities Expo, one of the largest youth career events of the year. The expo welcomed 428 students, 45 chaperones, and 13 schools, creating a rare space for high schoolers to explore career pathways and connect directly with professionals from across multiple industries. Students engaged with careers in healthcare, pu