"It is the mission of Hawai'i Maoli to promote the social and economic self-sufficiency of Kanaka Maoli communities, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs, in a manner that reinforces our cultural foundation. In addition, we strive:
-To provide for the education of Hawaiian citizens and those of Hawaiian ancestry;
-To preserve and cherish all sources and records of Hawaiian traditions, customs,
language and historic sites;
-To engage in economic development programs which benefit the social, health, and moral welfare of Hawaiian communities;
- To assist the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in the furtherance of its goals and objectives.
-Today, Hawai'i Maoli seeks and attains funding for grants and contracts to:
-Conduct research and design projects for the benefit of the AHCC, individual Civic Clubs, and kanaka maoli communities;
-Identify potential individuals and organization whose services may be called upon to assist in the implementation of projects;
-Identify funding resources to carry out the activities contained in resolutions adopted at Conventions or actions taken by the Board of Directors of AHCC;
-Support the preparation of grant proposals by teaching, writing, and assisting clubs and councils, and
-Apply, upon request, as a 501c3 organization for funding on behalf of the AHCC, its councils, individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs, or other kanaka moali serving organizations. "
Hawai'i Maoli is located in Kapolei behind of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, the parking lot right next to it. It has bathrooms, a computer resource center, imu, parking lot, air conditioning, nice friendly and helpful staff, and an outside facility that they rent out to the public. read more