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January Housing Coalition Meeting
Over 40 residents representing business, government, education, social services and communities from across Hawaiʻi Island joined...


Social Service Navigator
We are recruiting community champions to join our team as Social Service Navigators to promote programs and support community members...


OPPORTUNITY: First-Aid and CPR Instructor Training
In collaboration with Hilo Medical Center, we are excited to offer another round of First Aid/CPR Instructor certification for Hawaiʻi...


Meet a few of our past Ambassadors!
Benjamin Rudo is a 21-year-old student born and raised in Keaʻau. He currently attends UH Hilo and is pursuing a degree in chemistry and...


A Strengths-Based Approach to Teen Suicide Prevention
On December 12th, 2023, the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Ambassadors participated in the Sources of Strength training in Hilo alongside local...


Youth Ambassadors Lead Waiākea Peninsula Design Lab Series
In a collaboration led by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Council Member Sue Lee Loy, the Vibrant Hawaiʻi Ambassadors had the opportunity to co-lead...


Envisioning the Future of the Waiākea Peninsula
In a collaboration led by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and Council Member Sue Lee Loy, the inaugural Waiākea Peninsula Design Lab kicked off


Newly Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors
Hawai'i Island now has 10 new certified First Aid/CPR & AED Training Instructors available to teach community groups, businesses and teams


Waimea Wildfire Prevention & Resilience Fair
We're thrilled to share highlights from the recent Wildfire Prevention & Resilience Fair held on Sept. 9, 2023 in Waimea


Meet Our Fall 2023 Ambassadors!
The Vibrant Hawaiʻi Amabassador internship program is for youth and gap year graduates who are passionate about Hawaiʻi island.


Introducing the 2023 Vibrant Hawaiʻi Art Fellows
Vibrant Hawaiʻi launches its Art Fellowship in partnership with the national initiative, One Nation One Project


Nā keiki uneune māmane o Kula.
An expression of admiration for the people of Kula, Maui, who accomplish whatever they set out to do. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #2238
Ka Laʻi o Hauola
Peace and Calm. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1425
Why are people homeless?
By: Shirley David
Moving homeless people off the streets, doorways and beaches only moves the problem around.
Affordable Housing is Vital for Middle Class
By Sterling Higa
If you’re not struggling with the cost of housing, you know someone who is: a family member, friend, coworker or neighbor.
The Lighthouse: Shining a Light on Hawaiʻi’s Housing Crisis
By Darryl Oliveira
Everyday we hear about the housing crisis that communities are experiencing locally, statewide, and across the nation.


VIBRANT HAWAIʻI ACTION FRAMEWORK
Vibrant Hawaiʻi uses a community-led, data-informed framework to identify specific actions community can take to move big ideas forward.


Press Release: Vibrant Hawaiʻi to Launch Kuhikuhi Project To Increase Job Readiness
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is pleased to announce the launch of the Kuhikuhi Project. The program provides young adults guidance, tools & networking.


Press Release: Winter Food Boxes
Vibrant Hawaiʻi distributed 700 meal boxes to keiki in communities across the island with support from Resilience Hub community leaders.


Press Release: Vibrant Hawaiʻi Leads Digital Literacy Demonstration Project
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is offering free workshops for digital literacy training to Hawaiʻi residents island-wide.


KAUKAU 4 KEIKI: A USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
In just 3-short weeks, Kaukau 4 Keiki moved from idea to implementation, reaching thousands of keiki across Hawaiʻi Island. This...
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