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Creative Minds, Inspiring Moments!
L-R: Zoi Nakamura, Dayva Escobar, Ioanna Gotschall, Sawyer Colton, Alya-Joy Kanehailua, Leigha Meredith, Cecelia Almony, Anela Ming-Yue...


Vibrant Hawaiʻi Expands Resilience Hub Network
Vibrant Hawai‘i is proud to announce 20 Resilience Hub partners from every district of Hawai‘i Island. This expansion emphasizes...


Arts for EveryBody Capstone Convening
Photo taken by Kim Leeson Last year, we partnered with Arts for EveryBody to launch our first cohort of Art Fellows, bringing together...


Hoʻomaikaʻi Ashley Kierkiewicz
L-R: Makana Waikiki, Charlene Iboshi, Diane Chadwick, Ashley Kierkiewicz, Janice Ikeda, Farrah Marie Gomes, Rachel Solemsaas, and ...


ʻIliahikū: Work Based Learning Initiative
Ka ʻIliahi Kū Hoʻoilina o Keawe (The Lasting Fragrance of Keawe) poetically honors Keaweaheulu, a trusted advisor and strategist to the...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...
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