#The Hanalei Initiative

Community-built comfort station project at Hā‘ena State Park gains state Land Board approval

First-of-its-kind project being undertaken by nonprofit Hā‘ena steward Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana, which not only led the design and planning process but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.

Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund awards $1M to 26 Garden Isle nonprofits

The grants support education and youth, health and well-being, workforce development, affordable housing and ‘āina and culture programs around the island.

Hanalei nonprofit wants to transform former church into housing for teachers, lifeguards

The sale of the property on Kūhiō Highway closed only two weeks ago, when a local supporter of The Hanalei Initiative cut a $4.6 million check to buy it.

Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state

Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.