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Empowering Communities: Successful Chainsaw Safety Training in Kīholo
Photo captured by Hui Aloha Kīholo We’re excited to share that our recent chainsaw safety training in Kīholo, Hawaiʻi, on December 12,...
Launching the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network: A New Era of Community Strength in Hawaiʻi
On December 10th, we launched the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network on ʻOahu. With the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network Symposium, we're...
Celebrating 5 Years of Collective Impact
On December 11th, we came together with those who have been integral to the journey of Vibrant Hawaiʻi over the years. As we celebrated...
January
Pōmaikaʻi Bautista, 24, was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She graduated from Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi in 2019. She is currently attend
Ready to Respond and Ready to Protect!
In partnership with Arbor Global , and Resilience Alliance member, Backyard Monkey , four members of the Volcano Emergency Response Team...
October
Our series of ʻōpio spotlights highlight some of Hawaiʻi Island's strengths and serves to redefine success, proving that the best and...
Gen Z Graduates: Fired Months After Being Hired
At the end of September, an article caught our attention about Gen Z graduates being fired just months after being hired . Why is this...
How Do You Prioritize Mental Health?
Caring and prioritizing mental health is a personal journey for all of us. Each person has their own unique ways of ensuring that they...
Have You Started Your College Applications Yet?
As we dive into the heart of college application season, it's the perfect time to ensure you're well-prepared for the exciting journey...
CNHA Native Hawaiian Convention
From September 17-19, 2024, our team had the opportunity to attend the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Convention at the Hilton...
Waipiʻo Valley Health Fair
Social Service Navigators, Brittney Martinez and Kaʻuilani Lagaret, participated in the Waipiʻo Valley Health Fair, hosted by Chauncey...
DLNR Community Listening Sessions
On October 12, 2024, Vibrant Hawaiʻi partnered with the Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) to facilitate community listening...
New Social Service Navigators
On September 2nd, 2024, we completed our Social Service Navigator ʻOhana with 4 new members joining us this upcoming year. With 13...
Hoʻokele Award Recipient
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Hawaiʻi Community Foundation hosted their 2024 Award Celebration where they honored and congratulated the...
Kohala Chainsaw Training
Picture taken by Kimilee Vakauta. Pictured from left to right: Daniel Auten, Brendan McDougal, Instructor Justin Barrios, Jared Terpak,...
Continuity of Operations Plan Workshop
What is a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)? On September 11, 2024, Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency hosted a...
Housing Coalition Summary 09.19.2024
In our recent September 19, 2024 Housing Coalition meeting, we were able to hear from Beth Thoma Robinson and Whitney Harvey who have...
Resilience Academies
ʻOAKA's series of Resilience Academies was a great success! Throughout June and July, our 'OAKA team visited the districts of Puna, Hilo,...
The Best and The Brightest
In our commitment to shifting deficit narratives, we highlight stories of youth who choose to stay, return to Hawaiʻi, and contribute to...
One Nation, One Project
Hawaiʻi Island - Vibrant Hawaiʻi is thrilled to announce the culmination of a year-long artist fellowship with community-based showcases...
Resilience Academies
Our ʻOAKA team completed their first two weeks of Resilience Academies! These Academies allow youth the opportunity to develop...
Kaukau 4 Keiki Update
Beginning Monday, June 17, Vibrant Hawaiʻi launched the 2024 Kaukau 4 Keiki Program, serving as the Sponsor Agency for the USDA Summer...
Weinberg Gathering
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty. Grants support direct...
May
Our series of ʻōpio spotlights highlight some of Hawaiʻi Island's strengths and serves to redefine success, proving that the best and...
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