Vibrant Hawai'i

At Vibrant Hawaiʻi, we remove the barriers that make neighbors feel disconnected from their ability to solve the problems that matter most. By creating small, local opportunities to turn ideas into action, we help people rediscover their power to create change and strengthen their communities.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi Highlights

Closing the Year with Gratitude From Our KōCreate ʻOhana

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

Koʻolau Charts a Stronger, Connected Future

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

Aloha In Action: Communities Across Hawaiʻi Island Mobilize to Support 6,000 Families During Federal Shutdown

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

We believe residents are able to contribute to solving the complex issues of our island.

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Vibrant Hawaiʻi amplifies the impact of every dollar

Your donation can make a real difference in supporting local, community-led initiatives that are dedicated to building more resilient communities and a more equitable and vibrant Hawaiʻi Island. We are committed to stewarding every dollar with financial transparency and accountability as top priorities. Your contribution will help to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Join us today in making a positive impact.

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Stories of Impact

ʻOAKA: Amplifying youth leadership through civic engagement

Resilience Hubs: Empowering residents to implement hyper-local solutions for community resilience

Digital Literacy Project: Increasing equity for Hawaiʻi Island residents through digital skills

Supporting Community-Led Solutions Across Hawaiʻi

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