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About Us

Who We Are?

Project Hawai’i, Inc. is an award-winning volunteer staffed non-profit organization that has been supporting the needs of our island’s homeless children since 2003.

We were established to be completely staffed by volunteers to create community involvement to make a change. We have over 200 volunteers across the 3 islands to help provide year-round support to over 1,600 homeless children.

We continue to be solely supported by public donations, family foundations, and community partnerships to run all our programs. 100% of all YOUR donations are utilized to provide stability for each child as they continue through our programs on their road to success. Feel the love of saving a homeless child today and become part of Project Hawai’i ‘ohana!

What
Makes Us
Unique?

We are not afraid of challenges or change. We are designed to be fluid and create programs that change lives and break this cycle.
We are 100% volunteers and constantly implement new programs and changes to help us serve our goals.
We offer services to meet every individual needs to help them succeed.
Our programs and services focus on creating stability and continuity to help the child find their self-worth.

Our Success Story

Since 2023

We have successfully
helped over 2,000 homeless
children escape their cycle
of poverty.

From 2003-2006 we were able to create solutions to help our small encampment of 76 children who were born 3rd generation into homelessness escapes their cycle. Each family was able to obtain a structured housing situation, secure employment, or return to school. As of today these children are all still housed, they are having children of their own who will never know the crisis of homelessness.

Meet Our Board

Co-Founders

Cliff Kama, Sr. & Magin Patrick are the co founders of Project Hawai’i, Inc. This dynamic duo has dedicated their lives to creating the necessary programs to help the homeless keiki succeed.
Cliff Kama, Sr.

Cliff Kama, Sr.

Magin Patrick

Magin Patrick

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors are community leaders who wish to make a difference in the world around them. Helping to keep our programs running smoothly behind the scenes.
Ann Strong

Ann Strong

Assistant to the Director

Candace Fukada Hanle

Candace Fukada Hanle

2nd Vice President

Gina Green

Gina Green

Accountant

LeeAnn Menconi

LeeAnn Menconi

Secretary

Kassy Manuele

Kassy Manuele

B.I. President

Marjorie Mae

Marjorie Mae

O'ahu President

Dr. Keith Whittaker

Dr. Keith Whittaker

Board Advisor

Team Leaders

Team Leaders are dedicated members of the community who took the responsibility for coordinating an outreach program for their families and children across the islands.
Kym Gentry-Peck

Kym Gentry-Peck

Kona
Employment Specialist

Lori Kong

Lori Kong

Windward O'ahu

Steph Strong

Steph Strong

Maui

Anna Higa

Anna Higa

Maui

Jen Davis

Jen Davis

East Big Island
Board Member: Fundraising Chair

Lyla Rozett

Lyla Rozett

Puna District

Cassie Hastu

Cassie Hastu

Maui
Board Member:
Photographer

Natasha Patrick

Natasha Patrick

Big Island ~ Puna Outreach

Committee Chair Directors

Our Committee Chair Directors are comprised of community leaders and professionals with expertise in their fields.
Marjorie Mae

Marjorie Mae

Second President Outreach Director
O'ahu
Since 2008

Leilani Kahoano, RN

Leilani Kahoano, RN

Mommy & Me Director
O'ahu
Since 2019

Geoli Ng

Geoli Ng

Literacy Program Director
Big Island & Maui
Since 2020

Leiola Aunug

Leiola Aunug

Board Member
Christmas
Big Island
Since 2017

Kassy Manuele

Kassy Manuele

Vice President
Art Therapist/Director
Big Island
Since 2003

Mary Spears

Mary Spears

Summer Arts &
Secret Santa
Big Island
Since 2013

Ku Kahakalau, PhD

Ku Kahakalau, PhD

Board Member
Christmas Meals
Big Island
Since 2015

Trudy Farley

Trudy Farley

Board Member
Christmas
Big Island
Since 2006