Early Learning Sites Could Close Soon In Hawaiʻi Amid Federal Funding Chaos
Cuts to family learning programs could affect 3,000 families and result in the loss of more than 100 teacher positions, said Jared Ellis, policy lead at Early Childhood Action Strategy. Many programs are already struggling to keep up with demand from parents.
Nakupuna Foundation Awards $800,000
INPEACE is honored to announce an remarkable $800,000 donation from Nakupuna Foundation over the next three years. This remarkable commitment will not only propel our Capital Campaign with $250,000 in dedicated funding but will also bolster our Kaulele Program, enabling us to bring Hawaiian culture and science to life through upcoming pop-up exhibits.
Kosasa Foundation Awards $200,000
INPEACE is thrilled to announce a generous $200,000 grant from the Kosasa Foundation to support our Capital Campaign for the INPEACE Community Hub. This significant investment brings us closer to establishing a permanent headquarters dedicated to uplifting and empowering Native Hawaiian communities.
Participant Spotlight: Lily Ann Silva
Meet Lily Ann Silva, a passionate educator born on the island of Oʻahu and now happily settled in Hilo with her ʻohana. As the heart and soul behind Silva Keiki Academy, she has been transforming young lives for 16 incredible years, impacting over 50 children and their families.
It’s Gotten Both Worse and Better for Struggling Working Families
INPEACE’s Ho‘oulu Waiwai (“to build wealth”) program has been running for eight years now and has provided financial workshops and counseling for over 1,600 people, most of them Native Hawaiian. The program uses mo‘olelo (Hawaiian stories) and ‘ōlelo no‘eau (Hawaiian proverbs) to help participants better understand financial concepts.
