The Eat Locally Grown Campaign works to grow a community-based, sustainable food system that addresses the health, environment, and economy of North Kohala. Current initiatives include an EBT booth at the Hawi Farmers Market, a fresh produce supplement program at the Food
The North Kohala Golf Park is a recreation area where children and adults can learn to play golf or practice their skills. The nine-hole course has a putting green and chipping practice area. Michael Radtke 808 936 0733 instagram facebook
Established in 1999 to address the need for recognition of the many veterans who served the nation honorably. Responsibilities include maintaining the community monuments dedicated to fallen veterans. In addition, a new Wall of Honor is being planned for the community.
This program is designed to expose Kohala students to many cultural and educational programs that have previously been prohibitive due to costs. Dixie Adams, 808-889-5730, dixieja@gmail.com; Laura Burkhart, 808-884-5833, laura@lauraburkhart.com; Rose Mae Watterson, 808-889-6342, rmmwatterson@gmail.com
‘Ohana Niu currently sponsors a fruit and plant share at St. Augustine’s church the last Wednesday of each month from 12-3pm. Joseph Gamiao joeygamiao@gmail.com
The mission of OKK is to help the families of the Opio (youth) and Kupuna (elders) with monetary support to make it easier for them to participate in activities and programs in Kohala. Kealoha Sugiyama, 808-889-0171, acallforlove@gmail.com.
This youth football organization teaches the values of teamwork, self-discipline, respect, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship. They are raising funds to pay for bus transportation to out-of-town games and to replace or upgrade equipment for quality and safety. Kamon Kupuka’a, 808-238-6747
Remember Thru Music is a no-cost program providing personalized music on MP3 players to those diagnosed with memory loss, Alzheimer’s & dementia. Jen McGeehan 808.747.2365 email: rememberthrumusic@gmail.com https://rememberthrumusic.org/
Sustainable Kohala ʻOhana (SKO), founded in 2008, supports keeping Kohala Kohala through community resilience and care for the ʻāina through partnerships that are rooted in local values and help restore, protect, and care for the land and each other. Project Organizer:Libby Leonard:
Team NSP aims to provide school-age children (5-18) in Kohala with year-round basketball training. Kohala is historically known as a basketball-oriented community but lacks training outside of the Countyʻs minimal offering. Youth currently travel to Kona, Hilo, and Kāʻū for training. Training
