KKV Newsletter: November & December 2024

KKV NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024

Our Community, Our Stories

Happy Holidays from KKV!

Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings from our ʻohana to yours! Read this year's holiday message from Dr. David Derauf.

Feature: ʻĀina Warrior

ʻĀina Warrior: Dilyuns “Dil” Michael

This month we celebrate ʻĀina Warrior Dilyuns “Dil” Michael. As a Roots Mahiʻāina and the Kaluaopalena Garden Coordinator, Dil is grounded in the work she does and passionate about improving the wellness of others through food. Click below to read more on her journey to KKV.

Community Partnerships

Popping Up for Our Community

Several community events have been popping up around Kalihi, supplying our community with resources and goods that they need. Meet the three KKV staff behind the events and find out how they turned this passion project into something more.

Medical & Dental

Medical & Dental Retreats

Our Medical and Dental teams got to relax and unwind at their annual department retreats. It was a time to reconnect and get refreshed so that we can continue to serve our community. Read more on what each retreat entailed.

Youth Services; KVIBE

KVIBE Retreat

KVIBE staff and interns enjoyed a few days on Oahu’s north shore for their annual team retreat. It was a jam-packed retreat full of games and team-bonding activities, but most of all, the team grew closer as an ‘ohana.

Annual Feature

This Year in Photos

It was a beautiful year! See Kalihi through the eyes of our staff as they celebrate and uplift our community in pictures.

Photos

Ways to support our work

KKV is grateful for the many gifts we experience daily through our work in Kalihi. Donations make it possible for us to provide a rich array of services to our community. We would be honored to receive support at any amount that is personally meaningful to you.

Some additional non-monetary and equally valued ways to support KKV:

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Had a great dental cleaning? Snapped a photo of you and some friends volunteering? Had a nice chat with your doctor? Loved a Roots cafe meal? We’d love for you to share a story about KKV with us! Email us your stories and photos at: kkvnewsletter@kkv.net.