Unity Prom 2024

‍Ho‘ea—The Foundation has proudly sponsored the Kaimuki High School Bulldog ”Unity Prom” since 2019. Inviting students with special needs from Kaimuki, McKinley, Kalani, and Roosevelt High Schools for an inclusive and celebratory event!  for students with special needs to celebrate – and just have fun! This year’s prom was  at the University of Hawai‘i Stan Sheriff Center with VIP guests and prom dates from University of Hawai‘i Athletics!

Unity Prom 2023

This year’s prom was held at the Waialae Country Club. It was a heartwarming prom to remember. As Hawai’i News Now so aptly put it:“A coming-of-age event for everyone: Unity Prom gives all types of learners a chance to celebrate.”

Moanalua High School

Supporting OMG Capital, a team of four Moanalua High students, to travel and compete in University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Global Regions Finale. Congratulations OMG Capital, for winning the second-place prize of $1,000!

Clarence T. C. Ching PUEO Program

The PUEO Program was launched by Punahou School in 2005 in partnership with the Hawai’i State Department of Education. PUEO is designed to inspire public school students from challenging circumstances to develop the skills and confidence to excel in school and attain their college aspirations. Forty students enter the program each year as rising sixth graders and remain with the program for seven summers. The program currently partners with more than 60 Hawai’i and continental U.S. public and private schools

Hokule‘a—Polynesian Voyaging Society

Founded on a legacy of Pacific Ocean exploration, the Polynesian Voyaging Society seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments.

KA‘I Programs

The KA‘I Programs (Kūkulu Alaka‘i ‘Iolani, "Creation of Leaders") began in 2010 as a public-private school partnership between ‘Iolani School and Jarrett Middle School in Pālolo Valley. KA‘I has since grown as a community partnership with Pālolo Valley, and now includes KA‘I Keiki, KA‘I Kūlana, and a School Year Wrap-Around Tutoring Program. The KA‘I Programs currently serve more than 100 students from preschool to postsecondary education. The KA‘I Programs are committed to the long-term empowerment and positive growth of Pālolo Valley youth.

Pearl City AYSO ( American Youth Soccer Organization )

Pearl City’s AYSO is a non-profit organization that provides youth soccer programs for participants all over the United States and internationally in the Virgin Islands and Trinidad and Tobago. Consisting of over 50,000 teams and 500,000 players nationwide, AYSO is one of the leading youth soccer organizations in the world. It is often called “the biggest soccer club in the world.”

Culinary Arts Program at Kapiolani Community College

The mission of Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Arts Program is to provide a quality education in the culinary and pastry arts with an emphasis on blending the classical techniques with the global influences of our unique geographic location. This mission is achieved through a progressive curriculum, operational excellence, multi-industry alliances and the promotion of lifelong learning.

Drug Free Hawai‘ˆi

The Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii provides innovative services that help keep Hawaii’s children and families healthy, strong, and resilient against drug and alcohol abuse. Formed in 1987 out of a spirit of business and community concern, CDFH is a highly regarded leader in the substance abuse prevention field. Every child in the islands should have the opportunity to grow up drug-free. To accomplish this, we conduct nationally recognized family strengthening services, best practice programs for youth, capacity building with communities, training and technical assistance, and public awareness campaigns.