Looking for services to meet your needs? This Directory lists many of the nonprofits and community groups on Kauai. Search for the services you need by typing in the name of the organization or key words related to desired services. For example, just type in youth to look for the groups that offer services for young people. To get more detailed information on the organization, you can reach its website by clicking on the organization’s name.
The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. We teach how to lower cancer risk and how to find it early, fund cancer research, and provide direct services to almost 300 patients a year. Phone: 245-2942 x3
The Hawaii State Chapter responds continually to large and small disasters throughout the State of Hawaii. The Red Cross is the only volunteer organization charged, by federal Congressional Charter, with responding during disasters to provide for the immediate emergency needs of families and individuals. In addition, the Chapter prepares individuals and businesses to be more prepared for emergencies and to initiate appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of those around them and themselves. Phone: 245-4919
Through education and advocacy, our mission is to assist our island in becoming more sustainable by using socially and environmentally responsible, renewable alternatives to fossil fuel. Phone: 808-639-8161
"The Baby Hui Kauai Coordinator can help parents build peer network of nurturing support. The Baby Hui helps parents of infants and toddlers (birth to three) gain the knowledge and confidence they need to meet the challenges ahead. Weekly neighborhood based peer-support groups, led by trained volunteers are held in Kaua’i homes, parks, and schools; are designed to:• Reduces isolation, burnout, depression• Build lasting friendships between families• Offer nonjudgmental setting for questions and concerns • Promote highly effective positive parenting strategies• Help parents navigate changing roles, relationships• Supply information about community support services.Phone: 635-4242
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring Hawaii's youth to become resonsible citizens. BGCH currently operates 12 sites on Oahu and Kauai, where members can access a multitude of programs and services at no charge. Known as the Positive Place for Kids, BGCH-Kauai's clubhouses in Waimea and Kapaa, and outreach sites in Anahola, Kalaheo and Lihue provide guidance-oriented character development programs for children 7-17 years old. Annual membership is $1. Phone: 808-632-0009
The Children of the Land is an organization dedicated to keeping Polynesian Culture and Arts alive in the Community by teaching the Children their Hawaiian Heritage of language, music and dance as well as sustainability and Aloha Aina. Phone: 821-1234
The Community Gardens Project is sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Career Pathways Program at Kauai Community College . It is designed to provide training and technical support to individuals seeking to start a home garden and/or to groups planning to develop a community garden to serve their neighborhood. The goal is to increase Kauai ’s level of food self-sufficiency by using locally grown methods of production that are truly sustainable. Participation is open to any and all interested persons or organizations. Free assistance is provided in the planning, organization and operation of such gardens. Inquiries are invited. Call for details. Phone: 808 246-4859
Instill residents with cultural pride in their American/Hawaiian heritage to: to strive towards civic consciousness; to promote a variety of civic, educational, social, cultural and recreational activites; distribute information relating to the general welfare of the community; to provide avenues for pro-active involvement of community residents; to encourage friendly relations between our membership and other organizations. Phone: 346-2342 or 651-5547
The Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park are volunteers devoted to enhancing the public facilities at Lydgate Park. Projects include Kamalani Playground, Kamalani Kai Bridge, (the soon to be rebuilt) Kamalani Pavilion, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Sports Park.Phone: 808 245-5959
The mission of the Friends of the Children's Justice Center (CJC) is to provide support to the work of the CJC ; including interviews of minors and training of professionals. We provide awareness of and promote prevention of child abuse and neglect. We also provide enhancements to local foster children and children who have been abused or neglected. Phone: 246-6214
The Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at Kauai's Historic County Building running through December, dedicated to presenting the beautiful handmade decorations made by Kauai Folk Artist Auntie Josie Chansky as well as "kauai-style" creations crafted by our volunteer artisans. It perpetuates the tradition of "Holiday Aloha" visitors and residents esperienced for decades at the Chansky "Christmas House" in Kapaa. Santa and Mrs.Claus are there to greet the Keiki. Phone: 808 639-8564
The MISSION of the Garden Island Arts Council is to create greater public concern in and awareness of art and culture in enriching the lives of residents and visitors through the initiation, promotion and delivery of quality programs for all who wish to participate. Phone: 808-245-2733
The mission of GIRC&D is to carry out a plan for the orderly conservation, development and prudent use of natural and human resources to improve economic, social and environmental opportunities for the people of Kaua‘i County. Phone: 808-245-0091
Get Fit Kauai is a dymanic coalition with four individual task forces; Built Environment, School, Access to Healthy Foods and Worksite Wellnes.Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the residents and visitors of Kaua`i County by working to promote opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy foods. We do this through policy, systemic and environmental change. Phone: 808-212-4765
Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei is "A house for the coming together of the family of Hanalei" and exists to serve the people of the Hale Lea area and its visitors. We host a weekly Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings and provide space for numerous classes, performances, meetings & gatherings during the week. Check out our website for current calendar of offerings. Phone: 808-826-1011
Hale Kipa is a Children's advocacy program operating on Kauai for the last five years. We currently have three major programs HAP - our advocacy mentor program. Intensive In Home Services that works closely with the Mokihana program and our Communtiy Outreach Program that works with groups of troubled or youth needing extra help. Phone: 808-246-4898
The Hanalei Watershed Hui supports and protects the ecology, cultures and sustainable economies of Hanalei. We convene community constituents and other expertise to address concerns and issues related to the Hanalei Bay watersheds. We support and advocate for the Hanalei Watershed Action Plan. Phone: 808-826-1985
HCIL-Kauai is a non-profit organization operated by and for people with disabilities to ensure their rights to live independently and fully integrated in the community of their choice outside of institutional care settings. HCIL serves people of any age with any type of disability. HCIL will assist individuals as they work towards their goals. Phone: 808-245-4034
"The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is a public, statewide, charitable services and grantmaking organization supported by donor contributions for the benefit of Hawai‘i's people. As a public foundation we have a responsibility to serve the broader interests of our community, not just our own. We are committed to building the charitable assets of Hawai‘i, regardless of whether those assets reside with us or not. Phone: 808-245-4585
HMSConservation Hui is composed of volunteers who assist DLNR and NOAA, the state and federal agencies vested with endangered monk seal protection and conservation. Volunteers and staff work together to respond to protect seals resting on beaches all over Kauai daily, pup events, marine mammal strandings and education and outreach.Our vision is to promote community stewardship of the critically endangered monk seals on Kauai and care for the marine habitat. Phone: 808-651-7668
To establish and conduct a cultural, educational and recreational enterprise for the benefit of the west Kauai community and to do anything lawfully necessary or convenient to accomplish such purpose, including, but not by way of limitation, to purchase, acquire, develop, sell, lease, own, operate, and manage theaters, playhouses, lecture and conference facilities and equipment, as necessary or incidental to accomplish the general purposes of the Corporation. Phone: 338-2027
HLH provides primary medical care, dental care, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, pharmacy, physical fitness, health career development. Phone: 808-240-0100
Island Gals of Kauai
Island Gals is a social network of community-minded people caring about the future of the island.
Kahuna Valley, formed in 2002 on Kauai, provides services in the areas of health, wellness and community-building for families and youth. From parenting classes and educational workshops to mentoring programs for teens, Kahuna Valley reaches into the community in many ways. As the fiscal agent for East Kauai Drug Prevention Education Team, we sponsor the annual East Side Family Summit offering free food, entertainment and social service information to families. We also a sponsor the annual Inspiration Kauai Wellness Expo. Our Mentor Ohana web-based mentoring program has been working with nearly 200 Kauai teens on a weekly basis since 2008.
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The Kauai Regional Resource Center services Kauai and Niihau families, providing information and assistance for Kamehameha programs including Admissions, Enrichment, and Financial Aid. Kamehameha's policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Phone: 808-245-8070
The Kapaa Business Association supports the East Side community through Cultural and Community Events and Projects, Advocacy, and Business Networking and Education. The Kapaa Coconut Festival from the KBA has been a much loved premier event for the past 13 years attracting visitors from around the globe. Phone: 808-651-3273
KHWA is a non-profit, membership organization comprised of a wide array of Kauai businesses and individuals that contribute to the health and wellness industry on our island. KHWA represents all businesses concerned with issues of health and wellness, from individual practitioners to large facilities, the association is open to healthcare professionals and everyone with a vested interest in the wellness of Kauai residents and visitors alike. Our Vision: to be the recognized leader in promoting economic development of healthcare companies and professionals. Phone: 246-8986
Kauai Chamber of Commerce is a membership-drive organization whose mission is "To promote, develop and improve commerce, quality growth, and economic stabillity in the County of Kauai". It was founded in 1913 and is the island's oldest business organization.Phone: 808-245-7363
Directory of Community Organizations
Looking for services to meet your needs? This Directory lists many of the nonprofits and community groups on Kauai. Search for the services you need by typing in the name of the organization or key words related to desired services. For example, just type in youth to look for the groups that offer services for young people. To get more detailed information on the organization, you can reach its website by clicking on the organization’s name.
The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. We teach how to lower cancer risk and how to find it early, fund cancer research, and provide direct services to almost 300 patients a year. Phone: 245-2942 x3
The Hawaii State Chapter responds continually to large and small disasters throughout the State of Hawaii. The Red Cross is the only volunteer organization charged, by federal Congressional Charter, with responding during disasters to provide for the immediate emergency needs of families and individuals. In addition, the Chapter prepares individuals and businesses to be more prepared for emergencies and to initiate appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of those around them and themselves. Phone: 245-4919
Through education and advocacy, our mission is to assist our island in becoming more sustainable by using socially and environmentally responsible, renewable alternatives to fossil fuel. Phone: 808-639-8161
"The Baby Hui Kauai Coordinator can help parents build peer network of nurturing support. The Baby Hui helps parents of infants and toddlers (birth to three) gain the knowledge and confidence they need to meet the challenges ahead. Weekly neighborhood based peer-support groups, led by trained volunteers are held in Kaua’i homes, parks, and schools; are designed to:• Reduces isolation, burnout, depression• Build lasting friendships between families• Offer nonjudgmental setting for questions and concerns • Promote highly effective positive parenting strategies• Help parents navigate changing roles, relationships• Supply information about community support services.Phone: 635-4242
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring Hawaii's youth to become resonsible citizens. BGCH currently operates 12 sites on Oahu and Kauai, where members can access a multitude of programs and services at no charge. Known as the Positive Place for Kids, BGCH-Kauai's clubhouses in Waimea and Kapaa, and outreach sites in Anahola, Kalaheo and Lihue provide guidance-oriented character development programs for children 7-17 years old. Annual membership is $1. Phone: 808-632-0009
The Children of the Land is an organization dedicated to keeping Polynesian Culture and Arts alive in the Community by teaching the Children their Hawaiian Heritage of language, music and dance as well as sustainability and Aloha Aina. Phone: 821-1234
The Community Gardens Project is sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Career Pathways Program at Kauai Community College . It is designed to provide training and technical support to individuals seeking to start a home garden and/or to groups planning to develop a community garden to serve their neighborhood. The goal is to increase Kauai ’s level of food self-sufficiency by using locally grown methods of production that are truly sustainable. Participation is open to any and all interested persons or organizations. Free assistance is provided in the planning, organization and operation of such gardens. Inquiries are invited. Call for details. Phone: 808 246-4859
Instill residents with cultural pride in their American/Hawaiian heritage to: to strive towards civic consciousness; to promote a variety of civic, educational, social, cultural and recreational activites; distribute information relating to the general welfare of the community; to provide avenues for pro-active involvement of community residents; to encourage friendly relations between our membership and other organizations. Phone: 346-2342 or 651-5547
The Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park are volunteers devoted to enhancing the public facilities at Lydgate Park. Projects include Kamalani Playground, Kamalani Kai Bridge, (the soon to be rebuilt) Kamalani Pavilion, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Sports Park.Phone: 808 245-5959
The mission of the Friends of the Children's Justice Center (CJC) is to provide support to the work of the CJC ; including interviews of minors and training of professionals. We provide awareness of and promote prevention of child abuse and neglect. We also provide enhancements to local foster children and children who have been abused or neglected. Phone: 246-6214
The Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at Kauai's Historic County Building running through December, dedicated to presenting the beautiful handmade decorations made by Kauai Folk Artist Auntie Josie Chansky as well as "kauai-style" creations crafted by our volunteer artisans. It perpetuates the tradition of "Holiday Aloha" visitors and residents esperienced for decades at the Chansky "Christmas House" in Kapaa. Santa and Mrs.Claus are there to greet the Keiki. Phone: 808 639-8564
The MISSION of the Garden Island Arts Council is to create greater public concern in and awareness of art and culture in enriching the lives of residents and visitors through the initiation, promotion and delivery of quality programs for all who wish to participate. Phone: 808-245-2733
The mission of GIRC&D is to carry out a plan for the orderly conservation, development and prudent use of natural and human resources to improve economic, social and environmental opportunities for the people of Kaua‘i County. Phone: 808-245-0091
Get Fit Kauai is a dymanic coalition with four individual task forces; Built Environment, School, Access to Healthy Foods and Worksite Wellnes.Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the residents and visitors of Kaua`i County by working to promote opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy foods. We do this through policy, systemic and environmental change. Phone: 808-212-4765
Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei is "A house for the coming together of the family of Hanalei" and exists to serve the people of the Hale Lea area and its visitors. We host a weekly Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings and provide space for numerous classes, performances, meetings & gatherings during the week. Check out our website for current calendar of offerings. Phone: 808-826-1011
Hale Kipa is a Children's advocacy program operating on Kauai for the last five years. We currently have three major programs HAP - our advocacy mentor program. Intensive In Home Services that works closely with the Mokihana program and our Communtiy Outreach Program that works with groups of troubled or youth needing extra help. Phone: 808-246-4898
The Hanalei Watershed Hui supports and protects the ecology, cultures and sustainable economies of Hanalei. We convene community constituents and other expertise to address concerns and issues related to the Hanalei Bay watersheds. We support and advocate for the Hanalei Watershed Action Plan. Phone: 808-826-1985
Community Improvement & Development
HCIL-Kauai is a non-profit organization operated by and for people with disabilities to ensure their rights to live independently and fully integrated in the community of their choice outside of institutional care settings. HCIL serves people of any age with any type of disability. HCIL will assist individuals as they work towards their goals. Phone: 808-245-4034
"The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is a public, statewide, charitable services and grantmaking organization supported by donor contributions for the benefit of Hawai‘i's people. As a public foundation we have a responsibility to serve the broader interests of our community, not just our own. We are committed to building the charitable assets of Hawai‘i, regardless of whether those assets reside with us or not. Phone: 808-245-4585
Featuring films about Marine Resources, ocean recreation, and our cultural connections to the sea. Phone: 808-652-3392
HMSConservation Hui is composed of volunteers who assist DLNR and NOAA, the state and federal agencies vested with endangered monk seal protection and conservation. Volunteers and staff work together to respond to protect seals resting on beaches all over Kauai daily, pup events, marine mammal strandings and education and outreach.Our vision is to promote community stewardship of the critically endangered monk seals on Kauai and care for the marine habitat. Phone: 808-651-7668
To establish and conduct a cultural, educational and recreational enterprise for the benefit of the west Kauai community and to do anything lawfully necessary or convenient to accomplish such purpose, including, but not by way of limitation, to purchase, acquire, develop, sell, lease, own, operate, and manage theaters, playhouses, lecture and conference facilities and equipment, as necessary or incidental to accomplish the general purposes of the Corporation. Phone: 338-2027
HLH provides primary medical care, dental care, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, pharmacy, physical fitness, health career development. Phone: 808-240-0100
Island Gals is a social network of community-minded people caring about the future of the island.
Kahuna Valley, formed in 2002 on Kauai, provides services in the areas of health, wellness and community-building for families and youth. From parenting classes and educational workshops to mentoring programs for teens, Kahuna Valley reaches into the community in many ways. As the fiscal agent for East Kauai Drug Prevention Education Team, we sponsor the annual East Side Family Summit offering free food, entertainment and social service information to families. We also a sponsor the annual Inspiration Kauai Wellness Expo. Our Mentor Ohana web-based mentoring program has been working with nearly 200 Kauai teens on a weekly basis since 2008.
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The Kauai Regional Resource Center services Kauai and Niihau families, providing information and assistance for Kamehameha programs including Admissions, Enrichment, and Financial Aid. Kamehameha's policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Phone: 808-245-8070
The Kapaa Business Association supports the East Side community through Cultural and Community Events and Projects, Advocacy, and Business Networking and Education. The Kapaa Coconut Festival from the KBA has been a much loved premier event for the past 13 years attracting visitors from around the globe. Phone: 808-651-3273
KHWA is a non-profit, membership organization comprised of a wide array of Kauai businesses and individuals that contribute to the health and wellness industry on our island. KHWA represents all businesses concerned with issues of health and wellness, from individual practitioners to large facilities, the association is open to healthcare professionals and everyone with a vested interest in the wellness of Kauai residents and visitors alike. Our Vision: to be the recognized leader in promoting economic development of healthcare companies and professionals. Phone: 246-8986
Kauai Chamber of Commerce is a membership-drive organization whose mission is "To promote, develop and improve commerce, quality growth, and economic stabillity in the County of Kauai". It was founded in 1913 and is the island's oldest business organization.Phone: 808-245-7363
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