our mission

The mission of the Hawaiian Way Fund (HWF) is to enhance the well-being of Hawaiʻi through community-based initiatives founded on Hawaiian culture, knowledge and traditions.

how we kōkua

HWF is the piko that ties the many strands of our community together through:

• Individual Donors

• Workplace Campaigns

• Community Campaigns

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Donations are collected through the HWF and distributed directly to designated organizations.

who we kōkua

• Nonprofits

• Community Organizations

• Organizations aligned with a mission to uplift lāhui

• Native Hawaiian Organizations

EA Ecoversity Match Campaign
Help us get to $10,000

100% of donations are tax deductible

5 reasons to give

Donate online, by check or start a Workplace Giving Campaign

Currently partnering

with over 30 Native Hawaiian serving nonprofits & community organizations

Over $1,000,000+ in donations since 2004

The impacts of the

Hawaiian Way Fund

are felt across the state

empowering keiki

The Hawaiian Way Fund supports organizations such as the Ulu Aʻe Learning Center. Started by a kumu who felt the need to give back to her community in a meaningful way. Ulu A’e is one of the only Hawaiian culture-based intercession and after school programs in Kapolei. Grounded in values and customs of our kupuna, Ulu A’e sets a solid cultural foundation for keiki through activities such as hula, ukulele lessons, hei ha’awina, Hawaiian language and huaka’i.