Kauaʻi’s first pickleball event to raise funds for local families in need

The first annual Kauaʻi Pickleball Tournament of Hope will raise money for a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families across the islands – Child & Family Service.

This new event aims to bring the community together for three days of fun, friendly competition with a purpose – to support local families experiencing crisis.

Inspired by longtime supporters Mark and Eddie, who have witnessed firsthand the life-changing work of Child & Family Service’s Nana’s House family center, the tournament is a heartfelt effort to give back and sustain critical programs that help Kaua‘i families thrive.

With recent state funding cuts impacting essential services, this community-driven event offers a meaningful way for individuals, businesses, and organizations to step up and make a difference.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Child & Family Service programs as the nonprofit helps families address some of life’s most serious situations through counseling, family support and crisis assistance programs.

The first annual Kauaʻi Pickleball Tournament will be Kaua‘i Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, in Līhuʻe from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov 16.

Child & Family Service provided direct services to 16,402 individuals and assisted another 117,000 lives through phone calls, referrals, educational presentations, and by providing for people visiting walk-in family centers.

For more information, please visit childandfamilyservice.org.