Ethnic Education Hawai‘i

09/11/2026

Join us for Talk Story Tuesdays this September! We will be featuring Cultural Activities to Promote Mental Health, including how cultural traditions, meaningful activities, and community connections can support emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and promote healthy aging for kūpuna.

🗓 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 WCCHC Dining Pavilion
86-260 Farrington Hwy., Waiʻanae, HI 96792

🗓 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Waipahu Family Health Center
Filipino Community Center

Guest speakers include Glenn Arakawa, Shawna Koahou, and Tusi Taumua.

Additional topics include:
• MED-QUEST
• SNAP
• Sliding Fee Scale
• What you need to know about Medicare

To register, call Patient Assistance Services at (808) 697-3405 or email [email protected].

09/10/2026

Gather with us for a special keiki event at Pa‘ūpili Third Saturdays on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

We are excited to feature KaBATAan: Filipino for Kids Hawaii (Fil4Kids), a cultural enrichment program founded and led by Imelda Gasmen. Designed to help keiki discover Philippine culture through engaging, hands-on activities, the program features music, storytelling, language learning, games, and creative arts and crafts.

To let us know you plan to join, please scan the QR code featured on the flyer or send an email to [email protected].

09/07/2026

08/21/2026

Born in Honolulu on August 20th, 1908, Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brant was both an educator and civic leader in Hawai‘i.

Gladys graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Hawai‘i and taught in public schools on both Maui and Kauaʻi. She was the first woman to serve as a principal at both Kalaheo and Kapa‘a schools and later became the first Native Hawaiian principal of the Kamehameha School for Girls in 1963.

Gladys advocated for preserving Native Hawaiian traditions and played a pivotal role in founding the University of Hawaii's Hawaiian Studies Center.

“In education, not anger, resides our future. In education, not ignorance, resides our hope. In education, not fear, resides justice.” - Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brant

Mahalo a me Hau’oli Lā Hānau!

08/19/2026

Got legal questions about family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, or district court matters? Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii is hosting a Pop-Up Legal Clinic right here at the FilCom Ballroom this Saturday!

Come meet one-on-one with volunteer attorneys to get clear, direct guidance on your legal rights and options at no cost.

Drop in, talk with a professional, and get the legal advice you need!

08/18/2026

Following large-scale outages from Hurricane Lala, Starlink is providing free internet service to impacted Hawaiʻi customers.

Starlink will provide free internet through September 17.

No action is required for existing customers.

For more information, go to the ʻSupport For Hawaiiʻ section within the ʻAccountʻ tab of the Help Center at starlink.com.

08/18/2026

Repost from North Shore Food Bank
Next food distribution - Wednesday, August 19th at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park, starts at noon.

Please visit our partner providers:
Ko'olauloa Health Center Ke Ola Mamo

Mahalo rescueoahu

Volunteers welcomed!

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

🌺 BIG ISLAND — LET’S KŌKUA! 🌺

Big Island Pulse and Nani Mau Gardens are coming together to support families impacted by Hurricane Lala. 💚

📍 Nani Mau Gardens — Hilo
📅 Tomorrow Monday August 17th.
⏰ Donation Drop-Off: 10 AM–4 PM
🤝 Families needing supplies may begin picking up donations at 12 PM

MOST NEEDED:

💧 Water
🥫 Non-perishable food
🧴 Toiletries & hygiene items
👕 Clean clothing
🛏️ Blankets
🩹 First-aid supplies
☀️ Towels
🐕 Dog and Cat Foods

Nani Mau Gardens and Aloha Auto Repair are providing a bowl of chili and rice to everyone who comes tomorrow! If you have extra supplies to share, please bring what you can. Every case of water, bag of groceries, blanket and essential item can make a difference for a neighbor who needs a little help right now.

If you or your family have been affected by Hurricane Lala and need supplies, please come see us starting at noon.

Please SHARE this post so we can reach as many Big Island fall

Together, we take care of our community. Mahalo for your kōkua, compassion and aloha. 🌺🤙

HawaiiIsland NaniMauGardens

08/17/2026

Emergency food distribution tomorrow, open to everyone who needs it.

Monday, August 17, 8 AM to 3 PM at both Food Basket warehouses. No sign up and no list.

Hilo warehouse, 40 Holomua St
Kona warehouse, 73-4161 Ulu Wini Pl, Kailua-Kona

Lala hit our island hard, and closed roads are still keeping us out of some communities. We are Hawaiʻi Island's food bank. Until those roads open and our trucks can get in safely, food moves from both warehouses. The moment that changes, we will post community locations and times right here.

For road status, call Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense at (808) 935-0031.

Know somebody who got hit? Share this post or send it to them. Check on your neighbors and kūpuna.

hawaiifoodbasket.org or (808) 933-6030