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Helping Homeless Keiki Succeed Since 2003
Who We Are
From the hearts of our Founders
Project Hawai'i Inc. is an award-winning, volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting Hawai'i's homeless children since 2003. With a passionate team of over 200 volunteers across three islands, we provide year-round support to over 1,600 keiki in need.
Our programs are entirely funded by public donations, family foundations, and community partnerships. Every dollar you give directly impacts a child's journey to success.
Join our 'ohana and make a difference—help save a homeless child today!
Meet our amazing team. From co-founders Cliff Kama, Sr. and Magin Patrick, to each Team Leader, Committee Chair Director, and our Board of Directors, we are proud to serve the Keiki of Hawai'i.
Authentic partnerships involve meaningful philanthropy, in-kind donations, and employee engagement. Together, we provide stability and continuity in an unstable environment.
We are ready to answer all your questions about us and our cause. Whether its the why and how of our organization, or understanding homeless across our islands, we are here to help.
Our Founders and Their "Why:"
Magin Patrick believes that supporting Hawai'i's homeless children is her kuleana—a deep sense of responsibility and purpose in life.
Cliff Kama, Sr. joined Project Hawai'i Inc. to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, drawing from his personal experiences to add value and meaning to their journey.
What Makes Us Unique
At Project Hawai'i Inc., we tailor our programs to meet the individual needs of each child, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Our personal connections with the children allow us to provide the support they need to succeed, from building self-esteem to teaching life skills.
Being 100% volunteer-driven, we have the flexibility to quickly adapt and implement new programs that address the unique challenges faced by homeless children. Our founders have firsthand experience identifying and filling gaps left by other organizations, ensuring that no child is left behind.
We’re often mistaken for just a feeding program, but our impact goes far beyond that. We create comprehensive programs that offer stability and continuity, helping children develop the self-worth and skills necessary to thrive as contributing members of society.
Since 2003, we've helped over 2,000 homeless children break the cycle of poverty. Our early efforts focused on 76 children living in third-generation homelessness, all of whom are now in stable housing, with futures free from the crisis of homelessness. Our programs make a lasting difference, ensuring that these children, and their future families, won’t face the same struggles.
We are not afraid of challenges or change. We are designed to be fluid and create the programs that change lives and break this cycle.
To break the cycle of poverty, we focus on meeting a child's full range of needs for as long as possible. This includes academic and social education, along with life-changing experiences that expose them to opportunities beyond poverty and homelessness. We provide year-round support through events and interactive learning, helping children grow in ways essential for a positive future.
A prime example is our award-winning summer educational program. Initially started without formal planning, the program was born out of sheer determination to offer homeless children an incredible opportunity. Thanks to community support and passionate educators, it has grown into a vital resource that helps children succeed in school, graduate, and even attend college.