Our Mission:

We uplift lāhui.

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a member-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians.

Headquartered in Kapolei, CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.

Newsletter

Get the latest CNHA press releases, news stories, and blog posts from our talented staff writers and advocacy team.

Membership

Become a CNHA member and get the opportunity to join other kānaka in lifting, empowering and inspiring our lāhui.

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Our Community Programs

Our programs work with members of our community to develop the skills and resources needed to thrive.

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2024 Native Hawaiian Convention

Watch the panel discussions and keynote presentations from this year’s convention

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Rent & Mortgage Relief Fund

Life has its challenges. We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and …

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Kākoʻo Maui Fund

A donation campaign to aid communities impacted by the Maui wildfires

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Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center

Providing resources that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to our Hawaiian communities impacted by the Maui wildfires

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Maui Distribution Center

From Kakaʻako to Kahului, learn how you can contribute to getting out essential goods to impacted Maui residents

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Hawaiian Trades Academy

Providing workforce development for economically and socially disadvantaged communities

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KūHana Business Program

Empowering ʻŌiwi Businesses to set a kāhua on which to grow in operation and business strategy.

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CNHA Loan Fund

In alignment with it’s mission, CNHA facilitates a $16 million dollar Loan Fund providing access to loan capital, financial education …

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Listen and Stay Connected Online

​E kipa mai, come immerse yourself in a story, video, or online conversation

Over the past 20 years the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has grown with our Native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi-based community. In this space, we celebrate different community events, CNHA programs, cultural discussions, and news topics that are important to our lāhui.

A Culture of Giving

Hawaiian Way Fund

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.

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Donate online, by check or start a Workplace Giving Campaign

Serve our community

Currently partnering with Native Hawaiian serving nonprofits & community organizations

Over $7,000,000+

in donations since 2004

Enduring impact

The impacts of the Hawaiian Way Fund are felt across the state

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