HEI Charitable Foundation Report 2021-2022

21/22 HEI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT

‘A ‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia.

No task is too big when done together by all.

Contents

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Our Common Purpose

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Financial Highlights FOCUS AREAS

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Environmental Sustainability

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Economic Strength

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Community Resilience

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Educational Excellence PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

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Employee Giving and Volunteerism

18

Community Leadership

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Kokua Community Champions

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HEI Scholars

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Project Footprint

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Illumination Hawai‘i

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Mahalo

Through collaboration, partnerships and neighbors helping neighbors, the companies of HEI – Hawaiian Electric, American Savings Bank and Pacific Current – are strengthening our communities and striving to serve as a catalyst for a better Hawai‘i.

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Environmental Sustainability

Our Common Purpose

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Financial Highlights

Illumination Hawai‘i

2010–2022

$30M+

contributed to the community

FOCUS AREAS

$3.6M

Environmental sustainability

$

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

$15M

to United Way in corporate and employee giving

$2.7M

240,000

$5.5M

$1.1M

$5.7M

$600,000

Economic strength

Volunteer hours

We dedicate ourselves to a better Hawai‘i – one that is thriving economically, environmentally, culturally and socially – where all in our community enjoy an abundance of resources and opportunities that enable them to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Our collective impact is amplified by the talent, innovation and commitment of employees

Community resilience

in employee matching programs

working together across our family of companies and with partners throughout Hawai‘i.

We will navigate a path toward a resilient and sustainable future, rooted in aloha for one another, respect for our lands and integrity and humility in our leadership.

Educational excellence

Scholarships

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Focus Areas

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

FOCUS AREA

Environmental Sustainability As the first state in the nation to adopt a net-zero carbon emissions goal, Hawai‘i is leading the way in environmental sustainability. We are rooted in respect for these islands we call home and committed to creating a sustainable future for generations to come.

Right: A group of Alaka‘i – keiki enrolled in the Nā Kama Kai Alaka‘i Mentorship Program – sailing a double-hulled four man wa‘a (canoe) in the waters outside Mākua.

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Cultivating Children of the Sea “Nā Kama Kai is breaking barriers for keiki to access kupuna knowledge through ocean experiences. The result will be a new generation of ocean stewards leading Hawai‘i.”

Shelee Kimura President & CEO Hawaiian Electric

In the Native Hawaiian community, to have

knowledge and this kuleana can live on for seven

watermen and waterwomen to help the child safely

“kuleana” (responsibility) is a privilege. It’s in this

generations and seven generations from there.”

play in Hawaiian waters. That is where Nā Kama

kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) world view that

Kai came in with the ocean clinics across O‘ahu

Nā Kama Kai (Children of the Sea) embraces its

The purpose of Nā Kama Kai is to put keiki

that are free for keiki. These one-day events bring

responsibility to empower the next generation by

(children) in the ocean safely where they can

children together with “uncles and aunties” that

connecting children to the kai (ocean) and ‘āina (that

comfortably foster a connection to the ocean.

love the ocean to guide them in five stations or

which feeds you) through ocean clinics, education

This non-profit organization’s mission is to grow

educational pillars of Nā Kama Kai: K.A.I. (Ocean

and leadership development.

self-confident and proactive youth that eventually

Safety); Ho‘okele (Wayfinding); Mālama Kai

become environmentally-conscious leaders in the

(Papahānaumokuākea); Surfing and Ma Ka Hana Ka

community.

‘Ike (Learn By Doing); Hoe Wa‘a (canoe perspective

“The key thing for us at Nā Kama Kai is that we’re here to empower children – we want to make our

of the ahupua‘a).

children stronger. We want to give access to the

As a traveling pro surfer, DeSoto was inspired

ocean to our children because they’re going to be

to create Nā Kama Kai when he realized that his

In 2020, Shelee Kimura, now CEO of Hawaiian

the human beings that are running the businesses

upbringing in the powerful waters of Mākaha was

Electric joined the Nā Kama Kai Board of Directors.

that impact Mother Nature; they’re going to be the

a privilege unlike any other place in the world. He

Like the rest of the world, the global pandemic

politicians that impact Mother Nature,” explains Nā

was blessed to have uncles and aunties who were

severely inhibited Nā Kama Kai’s ability to gather

Kama Kai Chief Executive Officer/Founder Duane

world-class watermen and waterwomen – like

for ocean clinics and Shelee’s thought leadership

DeSoto. “If we can raise our children in this ocean

Buffalo Keaulana and the late Rell Sunn – at Mākaha

made a significant contribution to the direction of

culture that we’re creating – this ocean culture that

to help mold him to be a pro surfer.

the non-profit during uncertain times. The pause

is directly connected to our kupuna (ancestors)

in ocean clinics gave Nā Kama Kai an opportunity

– then they’re going to educate their parents

Although there is a world-wide perception that

to focus on initiatives that were previously put

and eventually they are going to be educating

everyone in Hawai’i can swim, surf and fish, in

on the back burner in years past. According to

their children. So it’s so important that we create

reality not every keiki has access to the ocean. Or

Nā Kama Kai Chief Operations Officer Matthew

the process and create the access so that this

for that matter, access to a network of experienced

Kauwe, the 501(c)3 is making a big push in the local

Top Left: Long-time volunteer and waterman, Scott McPhail, taking keiki paddle boarding in Waimānalo.

Top Right: Keiki learning about Ho‘okele (navigation) and Hōkūle‘a, a Polynesian voyaging canoe, at Pōka‘ī.

Above: Retired Admiral Tom Fargo converses with Shelee Kimura onboard the Hōkūle‘a.

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Environmental Sustainability

In addition, Nā Kama Kai has recently restored a 30-foot, double-hulled Hawaiian sailing canoe, named Kūmau at Hālau Nā Kama Kai. Furthermore, the non-profit organization is also developing an animated series that

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

This listing represents many of the organizations and programs, relating to environmental sustainability, that our HEI companies have proudly supported.

public school system.

“Nā Kama Kai won a State Grant in Aid Award to develop a course for teachers through the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education Educator Effectiveness System. This will be a professional development course that will require teachers to implement ocean safety and conservation curriculum in their classrooms,” explains Kauwe.

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

Sustainable Coastline Hawai‘i

Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha

Sustainable Moloka‘i

Hōkūle‘a Worldwide Voyage

The Kohala Center

Honolulu Museum of Art

The Nature Conservancy

Hui o Ko‘olaupoko

Tri-Isle Resource Conservation &

pillars to be utilized in a digital curriculum for

Ka‘ala Farm

The Trust for Public Land

distance learning.

Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi

University of Hawai‘i Foundation

Kanu Hawai‘i

University of Hawai‘i, President’s Green

Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program

Illumination Hawai‘i

Development Council

Initiative Award

Nā Kama Kai wants to give the world a

808 Cleanups

Kohala Institute

Waikōloa Dryland Forest Initiative

platform for children’s ocean safety with

Ahahui Mālama I ka Lokahi

Kuleana Coral Reefs

Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society

an incorporation of culture no matter the

Bikeshare Hawai‘i

Kupu

Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations (WAI)

geographic location.

Bishop Museum

Livable Hawai‘i Kai Hui

Blue Planet Foundation

Ma‘o Organic Farms

“While we are building this curriculum based

Boy Scouts, Aloha Council

Mālama Learning Center

out of a need here in Hawai‘i and we know

Coral Reef Alliance

Mālama Maunalua

that our children need it here, we also have

Elemental Excelerator

Mānoa Heritage Center

the intention of taking that knowledge and

Friends of Hawai‘i’s Urban Forest

Moanalua Gardens Foundation

connecting it to other cultures around the

Friends of Lyon Arboretum

Na Kama Kai

world,” says DeSoto. “What we hope to do

Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i

North Shore Community Land Trust

is create a platform around ocean safety and

Grow Some Good

O‘ahu Resource Conservation &

children that can be a source for all cultures

Habitat for Humanity

and all peoples and that’s going be where we

Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation

O‘ahu Urban Garden Ohana

really reach our true potential. Hawai‘i is the

Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance

Pacific Historic Parks, Pearl Harbor

opportunity to give ocean safety and cultural

Hawai‘i Enivronmental Restoration

Pacific International Center for High Technology

appreciation to the world and Nā Kama Kai is

Hawai‘i Farm Bureau

Pacific Rim Conservation

stoked to be on that path.”

Hawai‘i Land Trust

Paepae o He‘eia

Hawai‘i Legacy Reforestation Initiative

Papahana Kuaola

Hawai‘i Nature Center

Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawai‘i (PATH)

Hawai‘i Pacific University, Presidential Lecture

Polynesian Voyaging Society

have also allowed Nā Kama Kai ample time to

Series on Global Leadership and Sustainability

set up its headquarters at Pōka‘ī Bay. In October of 2022, the team launched Hālau Nā Kama Kai ocean activities, cultural education and tutors.

Kokua Community Champions

Institute for Climate and Peace

According to Kauwe, these past couple of years

offering daily free after school meals, safe access to

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

will highlight Nā Kama Kai’s five educational

Hawaiians gave the world surfing and

government to get ocean safety curriculum in the

Educational Excellence

Top Left: Volunteers gather early in Kāhana and start the day with oli (chant) and pule (prayer).

Development Council

Protect & Preserve Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Reforestation Program

Re-Use Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center

Solar Matters

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

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Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

FOCUS AREA

Economic Strength Hawai‘i is full of talent, innovation and potential for growth. HEI is committed to nurturing and empowering local leaders to think outside the box, collaborate across sectors and make a lasting positive impact.

Right: ASB hosted a Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul Implications Workshop in Nov. 2022 for organizations statewide to apply the possible futures of Hawai‘i scenarios to their work.

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Fostering Collective Leadership “For us, leadership is about prioritizing people, supporting aloha ‘āina and working together to build a better Hawai‘i for future generations.

This type of collaborative leadership and unwavering commitment to achieve a unified goal are key to building community resilience.”

Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative (HEC) evolved from

Utilizing the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s

nonprofit leaders emerged four possible scenarios

the premise that building community resilience

CHANGE Framework as an organizing tool, HEC

for Hawai‘i’s future that are currently being shared

requires collaboration across all sectors, including

focuses on common data, shared goals and

with broader audiences throughout the islands to

top leadership. Stemming from the more than

collective action. Every member is actively engaged

spark conversation, collaboration and action.

50-year-old Hawai‘i Executive Conference, HEC, a

and dedicates their collective energy and resources

nonprofit organization, has evolved into a collective

where immediate and systemic changes will benefit

As one of the many outcomes of the convening, a

of CEOs and top decision makers uniquely

Hawai‘i and the world.

promising partnership was formed that focuses on

positioned to harness the power of leaders to break

community and ‘āina by addressing the urgent need

down barriers between sectors, shift ingrained

Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul

for Native Hawaiian housing on the front and back

thinking and overcome inertia.

Hawai‘i is facing unresolved issues and growing

end. ASB is contributing to Hawai‘i Community

conflicts that have the potential to divide our

Assets’ revolving loan program to provide

HEC serves two main roles to help leaders build a

communities and negatively impact our economy

construction loans to families. Beneficiaries are then

resilient Hawai‘i:

and people. To help address these deep-rooted

able to access ASB’s home loan program once the

As a convener, HEC encourages cross-sector

challenges, RHS was launched to create spaces

home is built.

collaboration and helps to bring leaders from

where leaders from all sectors could have open,

different industries together.

candid and difficult discussions to work together

As a backbone organization, HEC invites leaders to co-create, define root problems, align goals and accelerate change.

Ann Teranishi

HEC’s focus centers on three critical areas to

President & CEO

help build thriving communities: Climate Repair,

American Savings Bank

Adaptation and Sustainability; Housing for All; and Learning Communities. Its Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul (RHS) initiative is core to HEC’s work and the RHS network continues to grow as more individuals and organizations learn about it and get involved.

to reimagine a future for Hawai‘i that is thriving,

Climate Repair, Adaptation and Sustainability

inclusive and grounded in Hawaiian values and our

The Climate Coalition comprises cross-sector

diverse cultures.

leaders and is helping to address the systemic barriers that can slow progress, including lack of

Through the process of Transformative Scenario

understanding, institutional resilience and limited

Planning, HEC and Reos Partners convened a

resources.

diverse group of 43 community leaders in 2022 to build trust with each other and begin to envision a

A pledge was formed for organizations to

variety of conceivable outcomes for Hawai‘i. Out

demonstrate an ongoing commitment to meaningful

of these planning sessions with business leaders,

climate and resiliency action. So far, more than 30

cultural practitioners, educators, advocates and

organizations have signed on, including HEI’s family

Top: Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul Scenario Team members unite after creating the possible futures of Hawai‘i scenarios.

Above: Ann Teranishi participated in the creation of the Possible Futures of Hawai‘i scenarios as a member of the RHS Scenario Team.

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

This listing represents many of the organizations and programs, relating to economic strength, that our HEI companies have proudly supported.

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Maui Economic Development Board

Blue Startups

Maui Economic Opportunity

Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i

Move O‘ahu Forward

Chaminade University, Hogan

O‘ahu Economic Development Board

Entrepreneurs Program

Illumination Hawai‘i

(Enterprise Honolulu)

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i

Ohana Komputer

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawai‘i

Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)

Elemental Excelerator

Purple Mai‘a Foundation

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i

Tax Foundation of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Alliance for Community Based

Touch a Heart

Economic Development

U.S.-Japan Council

Hawai‘i Budget & Policy Center

United States Veterans Initiative

Hawai‘i Business Roundtable

University of Hawai‘i Business Plan Competition

Hawai‘i Community Foundation,

University of Hawai‘i Economic Research

Stabilization Initiative

Organization (UHERO)

Hawai‘i Council on Economic Education

University of Hawai‘i Financial Literacy Program

Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council

University of Hawai‘i Office of Innovation

Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative

and Commercialization

Hawai‘i Home Ownership Center

University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business

Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce

University of Hawai‘i Venture Competition

Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board Hawai‘i Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana of companies, to commit to take actions within their

“This type of collaborative leadership and

Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce

organizations to reduce emissions and increase

unwavering commitment to achieve a unified

Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association

resiliency and leverage collective capacities to

goal are key to building community resilience.”

Hawai‘i Presidential Center Initiative

support an equitable transition to a climate resilient

Hawai‘i Society of Professional Engineers

economy, society and environment for everyone

Helping Hands Hawai‘i

who calls Hawai‘i home.

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Hui Mālama Ola Na ‘Oiwi

“For us, leadership is about prioritizing people,

Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i

supporting aloha ‘āina and working together to build

Ka Lima O Maui

a better Hawai‘i for future generations,” said Ann

Makaukau Hawai‘i

Teranishi, President & CEO of American Savings Bank and member of HEC’s Board of Directors.

Above: HEC Chair Duane Kurisu and panelists at a Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul briefing in May for the HEI, ASB and HECO boards and leadership.

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

FOCUS AREA

Community Resilience We envision a better Hawai‘i, where everyone has an abundance of resources and opportunities that enable them to achieve their hopes and dreams, no matter their background, circumstances or challenges.

Right: Hale Kipa all staff meeting at Ka‘iwakīloumoku, Kamehameha Schools.

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

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Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

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FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Aloha for Our Keiki

“Today, more than ever, our young people need additional support.

Hale Kipa is a pu‘uhonua, a safe nurturing place for our youth, and we at HEI are grateful for what they do.”

Hale Kipa believes Hawai‘i’s youth deserve to live

Today, Hale Kipa’s 125 full- and part-time

new building consolidated many programs and

healthy, productive lives, despite past challenges or

employees serve boys and girls, teens and

operations, reduced costs and created a sense of

current situations. Its efforts to champion the young

young adults ages eight to 24. The organization’s

place in West O‘ahu. HEI’s $100,000 award helped

people of the Aloha State are strengthened by the

passionate team is deeply committed to being

make this collaborative space possible.

laulima (cooperation) of organizations such as HEI,

a strong voice for Hawai‘i’s keiki, ‘ōpio and their

which has given so generously to our mission

‘ohana.

since 2008.

HEI has also contributed $85,000 in unrestricted funds to Hale Kipa to help cover the expenses

As kia‘i (guardians) of Hawai‘i’s youth, Hale Kipa

due to lack of contract capacity or when inflation

Hale Kipa is a multi-service, fully accredited 501(c)

offers shelter for runaways, independent living

increases costs, as it has recently. In addition, HEI

(3) nonprofit agency that works with youth, young

facilities, therapeutic foster care, a haven for victims

supports the organization by giving $25,000 every

adults and their families who often have nowhere

of sex trafficking, outreach and support for family

year to Pā’ina, its annual fundraising dinner.

else to turn. It opened its first shelter for runaway

members and many more supportive services.

and abused girls in 1970. This critical work

“Today, more than ever, our young people need

continues today with 20 programs on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i

Since its relationship with Hale Kipa began in 2008,

additional support,” said HEI president and CEO

and the Island of Hawai‘i. Over 71,000 youth have

HEI has given to the nonprofit in many ways, from

Scott Seu, who chairs the Hale Kipa board of

benefitted from its programs and services since its

its capital campaign to annual events. In 2020, Hale

directors. “Hale Kipa is a pu‘uhonua, a safe nurturing

founding.

Kipa opened its new home, the Harry & Jeanette

place for our youth, and we at HEI are grateful for

President & CEO

Weinberg Hale Kipa Youth Services Center on Old

what they do.”

HEI

Fort Weaver Road in ‘Ewa as its headquarters. The

Scott Seu

Top Left: May is National Foster Care Month Proclamation signed by Mayor Blangiardi.

Top Right: Hale Kipa Ewa Beach campus.

Above: Scott Seu has chaired the Hale Kipa board since 2017.

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This listing represents many of the organizations and programs, relating to community resilience, that our HEI companies have proudly supported.

Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Child & Family Service

Hawai‘i Opera Theatre

Kumu Kahua Theatre

The Arc of Hilo

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Community

Hawai‘i Parkinson Association

Lāhainā Arts Association

The Arc of Kona

Clinic of Maui

Hawai‘i Public Radio (HPR)

Learning Disabilities of Hawai‘i

The Children’s Alliance of Hawai‘i

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

Hawai‘i Public Television (PBS)

Legacy of Life

The Food Basket

Diamond Head Theatre

Hawai‘i Theatre Center

Legal Aid Society

The Legal Clinic

Easter Seals

Help Understanding & Group Support (HUGS)

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawai‘i

The Pantry by Feeding Hawai‘i Together

Family Promise of Hawai‘i

Helping Hands Hawai‘i

Mālama Family Recovery Center

The Salvation Army, Hawaiian &

Feed The Hunger Foundation

Hilo Adult Day Care Center

March of Dimes

Filipino Community Center

Hilo Medical Center Foundation

Maui Food Bank

Toys for Tots

Akakū Maui Community Television

Friendly Isle United Way

Homeless Outreach & Medical Education (HOME)

Maui Historical Society

United Japanese Society of Hawai‘i

A‘ala Dog Park

Friends of the Children Justice Center

Honolulu Biennial Foundation

Maui United Way

US Veterans Initiative

Adult Friends for Youth

Friends of Honolulu City Lights

Honolulu Community Action Program

Maui Memorial Medical Center

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

Aloha For Japan, Japan America Society of Hawai‘i

Gift Foundation

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity

Maui Youth and Family Services

Volunteer Legal Services Hawai‘i

Aloha For Philippines, Filipino Community Center

Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i

Honolulu Museum of Art

Mental Health Kōkua, Hawai‘i Island

Wai‘anae and Kapolei Farmers Market

Aloha Harvest

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i

Hope Lodge Hawai‘i

Molokai Child Abuse Prevention

Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

Aloha House

Habitat for Humanity

Hope Services Hawai‘i

Na Hoaloha

Waimanalo Health Center

Aloha Medical Mission

Hale Kipa

Hospice Hawai‘i

Nā Wāhine Pā‘ani O Punahou

Waipahu Community Association

Aloha United Way

Hale Makua Health Services

Hospice Maui

Nānākuli Hawaiian Homestead Association,

West Hawai‘i Mediation Center

ALS Association

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

Hospice of Hilo

Alternative Structures International,

Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law &

Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i

North Hawai‘i Community Hospital

Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i

Imua Family Services

North Hawai‘i Hospice

WWII 75th Anniversary Commemoration,

Kahumana Community

Economic Justice

Agnes K. Cope Center

Pacific Island Division

Women Helping Women

Alzheimer’s Association

Hawai‘i Cares

Institute for Human Services

North Kohala Community Resource Center

American Cancer Society

Hawai‘i Community Foundation,

International Women’s Leadership Conference

‘Ōlelo Community Media

Japanese American Citizens League

Pacific Gateway Center

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i

Partners in Development

YMCA

Ka Lima O Maui

Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawai‘i

YWCA

American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Lung Association

Centennial Campaign Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Pathways to Resilient Communities

American Red Cross

Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Resilient Fund

Kahauiki Village

Positive Coaching Alliance

Armed Services YMCA

Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Strong Fund

Kāko‘o Ōiwi

Project Vision

Arthritis Foundation

Hawai‘i Diaper Bank

Kanu Hawai‘i

Read Aloud America

Bay Clinic

Hawai‘i Foodbank

Kapi‘olani Health Foundation

Show Aloha Challenge

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Hawai‘i Institute for Public Affairs (HIPA)

Kapi‘olani Medical Center

Special Olympics

Big Island Substance Abuse Council

Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation

Kaua‘i United Way

Surfrider Spirit Sessions

Blood Bank of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Island United Way

Kohala Institute

Susannah Wesley Community Center

Boy Scouts, Aloha Council

Hawai‘i Meals on Wheels

Kona Hospital Foundation

Sustainable Molokai

Boys & Girls Clubs

Hawai‘i Meth Project

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center

Sutter Health Pacific (dba Kahi Mohala)

Pearl Harbor WWII 75th Anniversary Commemoration, USS Missouri

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Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

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FOCUS AREA

Educational Educational Excellence Excellence Our keiki are our future. Through educational programming, leadership development, scholarships, advocacy and more, we are invested in Hawai‘i’s next generation of local changemakers.

Right: HawaiiKidsCAN Executive Director David SunMiyashiro leading students and teachers from Wai’alae School on a tour of the Hawai‘i State Capitol.

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FEATURED ORGANIZATION

hlight

Enriching Futures

o build an equitable ess to a high-quality leadership. Through ridge the digital divide, port for rural families,

HEI is a proud supporter of HawaiiKidsCAN.

“HawaiiKidsCAN is incredibly proud and grateful

Launched in 2017, HawaiiKidsCAN is a local

HawaiiKidsCAN works to build an equitable

to have partnered with HEI since our launch back

nonprofit organization that strives to promote equity

education system for our keiki, ensuring every

in 2017. Together, we’ve supported student civic

and innovation in Hawai‘i’s education system, both

Hawai‘i student has access to a high-quality

engagement, expanded free wifi access to families

by tackling issues at the policy level and rolling

education that prepares them for a life of success

during the COVID-19 pandemic and promoted

up our sleeves and working directly with schools,

and global and local leadership. Through

financial literacy and college affordability. At these

students and families. In 2022, HawaiiKidsCAN

systems-level policy advocacy and community-

times when there are so many challenges facing our

partnered with HEI to launch a new five-year initiative

driven programs that bridge the digital divide,

communities and young people, the positive impact

to increase college affordability awareness, financial

increase access to high-quality tutoring and

of HEI’s support for local nonprofits cannot be

empowerment and postsecondary enrollment

build a community of support for rural families,

overstated. Mahalo to HEI for helping Hawai‘i build a

for students across Hawai‘i. HawaiiKidsCAN has

HawaiiKidsCAN has created an infrastructure to

brighter future.”

a big goal of helping Hawai‘i students access

ensure all students in Hawai‘i are able to thrive long-term.

the $12 million in federal financial aid that goes David Sun-Miyashiro

unused each year due to a lack of completing the

Executive Director

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

HawaiiKidsCAN

With support from HEI and access to free EVERFI financial literacy courses through American Savings Bank, HawaiiKidsCAN have been able to establish a strong foundation, including launching its Afford College website and establishing partnerships with

Top Left: David (left), former Governor David Yutaka Ige (middle) and former HawaiiKidsCAN staff member Aisha Heredia (right) celebrating the passage of Act 51, which increased access to computer science education for high school students across Hawai‘i.

Top Right: Student advocate Phoenix Valentine speaks at HawaiiKidsCAN’s Education Innovation Showcase.

Above: Josephyn of Pearl City High School.

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

This listing represents many of the organizations and programs, relating to educational excellence, that our HEI companies have proudly supported.

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Scholarship Program

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute Lyman House Memorial Museum

Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Shop and Score

Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike Building Program

Hawai‘i Department of Education

Makaha Cultural Learning Center

Hawai‘i FIRST Lego League

Mānoa Heritage Center

Hawai‘i Football Club

Marimed Foundation

Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association

MathCounts Competition

Hawai‘i Keiki Museum

Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Hawai‘i Literacy

Maui Prepatory Academy

Hawai‘i Meth Project

Nā Kama Kai Foundation

After-School All-Stars Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Pacific University

Nā Wahine Pa‘ani O Punahou

Akaku Community TV

Hawai‘i Prepatory Academy

Ohana Komputer

Assets School

Hawai‘i Public Schools

Pacific and Asian Affairs Council

Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center

Hawai‘i State Science Olympiad

Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)

Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery

Hawai‘i State VEX Robotics Championship

Pacific Aviation Museum

Ballet Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Theatre Center

Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial

Bishop Museum

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center

Peace Child International — World Youth Congress

Bizgenics Foundation

Hawai‘i Youth Opera Chorus

Project Vision Hawai‘i

Book Trust of Hawai‘i

HawaiiKidsCAN

Public Schools of Hawai‘i Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs

Hawaiian Canoe Club

Punahou School

Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Hi‘ipaka

Purple Mai‘a Foundation

Chamber Music Hawai‘i

Hoa ‘Āina O Makaha

Read Aloud America

Chaminade University of Hawai‘i

Honolulu Community Action Program

Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar

three schools spanning ‘Ewa Beach, Wai‘anae and

or how much money I get, or where it goes.”

Lāna‘i. Through this early work, HawaiiKidsCAN

Josephyn told us that learning about financial

has identified key strategies to move the needle for

aid “gives me a sense of hope knowing that I

students, including greater off-hours engagement

will be able to cover my tuition. …the FAFSA

with parents, support from financial services

is the one key. If you fill it out, then you could

professionals and candid messaging from students,

have access to [financial aid], but you’re never

especially groups who are not always highlighted in

even going to know if you don’t fill it out.”

Daniel K. Akaka Regents Scholarship

Honolulu Theatre for Youth

Scholarship America

Daniel K. Inouye Institute Legacy Fund

Hui Mālama O Ke Kai

Teach for America, Hawai‘i

Thanks to the partnership between

Education Incubator

‘Iolani School

University of Hawai‘i College of Engineering

Friends of the Future

Jr. Searider Television Program

University of Hawai‘i Foundation

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i

Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society

University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School

Guide Dogs of Hawai‘i

KCCA Preschools of Hawai‘i

Hakipu‘u Learning Center

Kina‘ole Foundation

University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business

Hana Arts

Kohala Institute

University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson

Hawai‘i 3R’s

Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School

Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center

Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival

Kumu Kahua Theatre

college access campaigns, like boys and athletes.

Student voice has been front and center in

HawaiiKidsCAN and HEI, students like

this work. That includes creating public service

Josephyn have brighter hopes to enroll in

announcements featuring high school students,

postsecondary education and pursue their

such as Josephyn of Pearl City High School, who

dreams.

is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality.

Financial aid is her biggest barrier to enrolling in college, but when asked about the FAFSA, she told us, “I don’t really understand how it works. I never really had a sit down with anybody about what I get,

Above: In 2022, with funding from HEI, HawaiiKidsCAN produced a televised studentled candidate forum, where students interviewed candidates for Hawai‘i governor.

of Medicine

School of Law Valley of Rainbows

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Environmental Sustainability

Employee Giving and Volunteerism Community Leadership HEI, Hawaiian Electric, American Savings Bank and Pacific Current employees take pride in serving on more than 250 nonprofit boards and commissions.

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Access to Justice

Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Hawai‘i Bar Journal

After-School All-Stars

Claremont McKenna Alumni Association

Hawai‘i Blood Bank

‘Ahahui Koa Ānuenue

Community Associations Institute

International Dyslexia Association

Aloha House

Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation

Hawai‘i Business Roundtable

Aloha Medical Mission

CyberHawaii

Hawai‘i Care Choices

Aloha United Way

Diamond Head Theatre

Hawai‘i Cares

American Cancer Society Hawai‘i Pacific

District 50 Lions

Hawai‘i Catholic Community Foundation

American Heart Association

Domestic Violence Action Center

Hawai‘i Cellular Therapy and Transplant Center

American Legion Auxiliary — Hawai‘i Girls State

DreamHouse

Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission

American Red Cross of Hawai‘i

E Mau Na Ala Hele

Hawai‘i Community Foundation

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

East-West Center Foundation

Hawai‘i Community Reinvestment Corporation

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)

Easter Seals Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Cord Blood Bank

Armed Services YMCA Hawai‘i

Economic Alliance of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council

Arthritis Foundation Hawaii

Economic Development Alliance

Hawai‘i Dental Service Foundation

Association of Energy Engineers

Elemental Excelerator

Hawai‘i Economics Association

Aulea Swim Club

Employees Retirement System of the

Hawai‘i Employers Council

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i

State of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative

BizGenics Foundation

Entrepreneurs Foundation of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i FIRST Robotics

Blood Bank of Hawaii

EPIC Ohana

Hawai‘i Food Industry Association

Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council

Estria Foundation

Hawai‘i Foodbank

Boys & Girls Club

Executive Women International, Hawai‘i Chapter

Hawai‘i Habitat for Humanity Association

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hawai‘i

Family Programs Hawaii

Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center

Building Industry Association

Family Promise of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, East Hawai‘i

Catalight Foundation

Feed The Hunger Foundation

Hawai‘i Institute of Public Affairs

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

Filipino Community Center

Hawai‘i Island Workforce & Economic

Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i

Fire Commission

Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i —

Foundation for the Asia-Pacific Center for

Young Professionals Chaminade University Business School

Security Studies

Development Ohana Hawai‘i Justice Foundation Hawai‘i Literacy

The Gift Foundation

Hawai‘i Meals on Wheels

Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Nature Center

Chaminade University Board of Regents

Goodwill Industries

Hawai‘i Pacific Health

Chaminade University Hogan

Habitat for Humanity Maui

Hawai‘i Pa‘u Riders Equestrian Unit

Hale Kipa

Hawai‘i Plantation Museum

Child & Family Service

Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations

Hawai‘i Potters’ Guild

Chinatown 808

Hawai‘i Bankers Association

Hawai‘i Presidential Center Initiative

(Advisory Board)

Entrepreneurs Advisory Board

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Society of Certified Public Accountants

Institute of Internal Auditors

Marimed Foundation

Hawai‘i Society of Professional Engineers

‘Iolani Palace

Maui Economic Development Board

Educational Foundation

Island of Hawai‘i YMCA

Maui Family YMCA

Pacific Islanders in Communication

Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii

Hawai‘i State Bar Association

Island Pacific Academy

Men’s March Against Violence

Pacific Payments Alliance (PacPay)

Trees for Honolulu’s Future

Hawai‘i State Board of Public Accountancy

Japanese American Citizens League

Mid-Pacific Institute

Parents And Children Together

TRUE

Hawai‘i State Civil Rights Commission

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i

Military Affairs Council

PATCH

United Japanese Society of Hawaii

Hawai‘i Statewide Health Council

John A. Burns School of Medicine Dean’s

Moanalua Lions Club

PBS Hawai‘i

University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association

Moanalua Valley Community Association

Polynesian Voyaging Society

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa University of Hawai‘i College of Engineering

Hawai‘i Theatre Center

Advisory Council

Pacific International Center for High Technology

HEI Scholars

Research (PICHTR)

The Salvation Army The Trust for Public Land

Hawai‘i Transportation Association

Jordan & Cara Odo Scholarship Foundation

Moiliili Community Center

Project Dana

Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association

Junior Achievement of Hawaii

Moku O Keawe Land Conservancy

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Hawai‘i Women’s Legal Foundation

K.L.E.A.N. - Kapolei Local Emergency

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Public Schools of Hawai‘i Foundation

University of Hawai‘i Foundation

Move O‘ahu Forward

Punahou Parent Faculty Association

University of Hawai‘i Outreach College

Hawai‘i Yoga Institute

Action Network

Dean’s Council

Hawaiian Electric Employees Federal Credit Union

Kalihi Business Association

Nā Hua Ho‘ohuli i ka Pono

Punahou School

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust

Kamehameha Schools

Nā Kama Kai

Retail Merchants of Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Island Water Polo

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children

Nā Leo Public TV

Risk and Insurance Management Society

HawaiiKidsCAN

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawai‘i

Help, Understanding & Group Support (HUGS)

Kappa Alpha Theta

Nā Wāhine Pā‘ani ‘O Punahou

Rooted Pathways

Helping Hands Hawai‘i

Kehilat Hamishkan

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Rotary Club of West Honolulu

Unversity of Hawai‘i Engineering Alumni Association

HFS Credit Union

KEY Project

National Infrastructure Advisory Board

Rotary International District 5000

U.S.-Japan Council

HI Central MLS

Kids Chance of Hawai‘i

Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund

Saint Louis School

USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Honolulu

Native Stories

Sakura Hawai‘i Alumnae

Volunteer Legal Services of Hawai‘i

Hoea Foundation

Ko‘ihonua

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority

Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division

Waialae Country Club

Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

Koolau Soccer Referee Association

Navian Hawai‘i

Seagull School

Waikiki Health

Honolulu Community Action Program

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center

Navy League of the United States, Honolulu Council

See Dai Doo Society

Waikīkī Improvement Association

Honolulu Fire Commissioner

Kupu

NFL YET Hawai‘i Nānākuli Clubhouse

Smart Electric Power Alliance

Waimānalo Agricultural Association

Honolulu Grants-in-Aid Advisory Commission

Lanakila Pacific Foundation

O‘ahu Country Club

Social Science Association

Waimānalo Health Center Board

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce

Land Use Research Foundation

O‘ahu Economic Development Board

Special Olympics Hawai‘i

Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i

Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce

Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

O‘ahu Workforce Development Board

St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawai‘i

Women Helping Women

Honolulu Police Commission

Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai‘i

‘Ōlelo Community Media

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Women in Renewable Energy

Honolulu Theatre for Youth

Legacy of Life

Organization of Women Leaders

Susannah Wesley Community Center

XLR8UH

Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

Legal Aid Society

Pa‘ani Challenge

Sustainable Transportation Coalition Hawai‘i

YMCA

ID8 (formerly Bizgenics)

Lokahi Foundation

Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship

Teach for America, Hawai‘i

YWCA

Industrial Advisory Board of UH Department of

Mālama Learning Center

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Association

The Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Mānoa Heritage Center

Pacific Impact Zone (PIZ)

The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i

Electrical Engineering Institute for Human Services

March of Dimes Foundation

Advisory Council University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business School of Accountancy Advisory Board University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business Alumni Association

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Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

2021

The Kōkua Community Champion Service Award was established to honor individual employees at Hawaiian Electric and HEI who have demonstrated exemplary volunteer service in our communities over the past year.

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

2022

Riley Ceria

Michelle Chang

Aimee Etterling

Lane Hiramoto

Mindy Kakazu

John Mauri

Alex Kelepolo

Tatiana Quong

Stephanie Sakurai

Kirk Tomita

Heather Villamil

Jill Yamasato

The HEI Charitable Foundation is proud to recognize our Kōkua Community Champion Service Award recipients.

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

2021

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

2022

HEI Scholars Each year, the HEI Charitable Foundation awards scholarships to children of employees at HEI, Hawaiian Electric, American Savings Bank and Pacific Current. The $2,000 scholarships are merit-based and are renewable for up to three additional years, enabling HEI Scholars to receive up to $8,000 during their college career. The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) administers this program for HEI and the scholarship recipients are selected by an independent panel.

Brycen Amorozo

Zaine Ani

Austin Noah Ariola Moanalua HS

Hawaii Baptist Academy

Hawaii Baptist Academy

Joseph Fung

Sela Kimura

Justin Baker

Race Kaneshiro

Ellie Nakano

Kyson Kobayashi

Kacelyn Kubojiri

Bryan Pontanilla

Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i

Maui HS

Jaide Tamaye

Easton Villafuerte

Skye Yasuda

Janelle Ramos

Sean Sakamoto

Kaylee Ann Tani

Waipahu HS

Maryknoll School

Kailua HS

Brenna Yoshioka Hawaii Baptist Academy

Mililani HS

Kaiser HS

Maryknoll School

Honoka‘a HS

Waipahu HS

Damon Au

Kalani HS

Punahou School

Kamehameha Schools – Maui

Logan Tsukiyama

Reese Yoshikawa

Maui HS

‘Iolani School

Hawaii Baptist Academy

Hawaii Baptist Academy

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Project Footprint An initiative of the HEI Charitable Foundation,

All trees are planted at the Project Footprint Legacy

The products of human ingenuity have caused

Project Footprint provides participants the

Forest by the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation

carbon emissions to skyrocket over the last century.

knowledge and energy options they need to

Initiative, a nonprofit that has already planted

We believe human ingenuity also holds the key to

reduce their carbon footprint, helping Hawai‘i

more than half a million trees. Project Footprint

curbing emissions, preserving our environment and

achieve its ambitious emissions reduction goals

also encourages participants to support, donate

protecting our island home.

and transitioning our islands toward a more

and volunteer at other nonprofits aligned with

sustainable future.

its mission. These community partners include Bikeshare Hawai‘i, Blue Planet Foundation, Coral

Project Footprint gained national recognition

Reef Alliance, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, Institute

and received numerous awards for its innovative

for Climate and Peace, Kupu, Mālama Learning

approach to customer engagement, creative

Center, Mālama Maunalua, Polynesian Voyaging

messaging and commitment to environmental

Society, The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i and

sustainability. One of the most effective ways to

The Trust for Public Land.

combat climate change is to plant a tree.

Project Footprint encourages participants to have

“We’re proud to be partnering with other groups

an endemic Hawaiian tree planted in their name

in reducing our carbon footprint and caring for

or in the name of a loved one. Each tree is tagged

our islands,” said HEI Foundation president AJ

with an RFID chip and GPS technology, which

Halagao, who spearheaded Project Footprint.

enables participants to monitor and watch the tree

“Together, we’re creating a more sustainable future

grow online.

for Hawai‘i.”

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Environmental Sustainability

Economic Strength

Community Resilience

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

Illumination Hawai‘i In collaboration with energy stakeholders,

The Illumination team produced a one-hour

environmental groups, academic institutions,

documentary showcasing highlights from the

government agencies and community leaders, HEI

summit, 1-on-1 interviews and talk story discussion

organized Illumination Hawai‘i: Summit on Energy

panels. It features leaders, such as former President

and Climate. The summit included conversations

Barack Obama, Polynesian Voyaging Society

around climate mitigation and adaptation,

president and master navigator Nainoa Thompson

clean energy transformation, conservation and

and more than 50 other Hawai‘i leaders.

decarbonizing our economy.

The film documents how Hawai‘i’s leaders are The centerpiece of the summit was the Illumination

collaborating with one another, meeting or

Village of the Future, an interactive learning

exceeding their ambitious climate goals and serving

experience that enabled our student guests and

as a model for the rest of the world. The film

other visitors to learn from local innovators and

premiered on Earth Day 2022 and was aired on all

community leaders regarding the diverse efforts

major local TV stations.

and innovative solutions underway to help Hawai‘i achieve a resilient and more sustainable future.

WATCH ILLUMINATION HAWAI‘I VIDEO 

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Environmental Sustainability

Community Resilience

Economic Strength

Educational Excellence

Employee Giving & Volunteerism

Kokua Community Champions

HEI Scholars

Project Footprint

Illumination Hawai‘i

HEI Foundation Board of Directors

Mahalo

Scott Seu

HEI Foundation Chair HEI President & CEO

Shelee Kimura Hawaiian Electric President & CEO

Ann Teranishi American Savings Bank President & CEO

Adm. Tom Fargo (retd.)

HEI Board Chair

HEI Foundation Officers

The HEI Charitable Foundation board of directors and officers wish to thank the many hands and big hearts that enable us to manage our grants and programs, do good in our community and help to create a better Hawai‘i.

AJ Halagao

HEI Foundation President

Liann Ebesugawa

HEI Foundation Vice President & Secretary

HEI

Paul Ito

HEI Foundation Treasurer HEI EVP & CFO

Darcy Endo-Omoto HEI Vice President, Executive Advisor to the President

Hawaiian Electric

Kurt Tsue

Hawaiian Electric Director, Community Affairs

Dawn Wong

Hawaiian Electric Community Affairs Administrator

Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter

Shayna Decker

Kanani Imai

Hawaiian Electric Director, Government & Community Affairs

Hawaiian Electric Manager, Education & Consumer Affairs

Kuhea Asiu

Sharri Thornton

Leslie Kaiser

Hawaiian Electric Education & Community Consultant

Julie Smolinski

HEI Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Sustainability

Heather Villamil HEI Administrator

American Savings Bank

Hawaiian Electric Director, Government & Community Affairs

Hawaiian Electric Public Affairs Specialist

Kurt Murao

HEI General Counsel, CAO & Corporate Secretary

Michelle Bartell

American Savings Bank Director of Community Advancement

Cecilia Fong

American Savings Bank Community Advancement Manager

Hawaiian Electric Community Affairs Coordinator

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