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Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Kalihi

KKV NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2022

Our Community, Our Stories

Hoʻoulu ʻĀina

Mai Uka Kuʻu Waʻa

Long before a waʻa sets sail on the ocean, it is born in a forest on the mountain. For the haumāna of Mai Uka Kuʻu Waʻa, this principle is the foundation for understanding kuleana to ʻāina. It is there where they first learn what it means to become a leader.

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Reflecting on 50 Years of KKV

Voices From the Past: Our Furusato

Our ongoing series celebrates 50 years of KKV. This month we recall a moment of time that few know about. Presented as a two part series, part one remembers a time when issei (first generation Japanese immigrants) where evicted by the State for what would eventually become Kam IV Housing. It is a rare glimpse into an almost forgotten past of a Kalihi that once was.

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KPT Clinic / Maternal Child Health / Optometry / Dental

KKV Back to School Gala

The new school year is upon us and what better way to kick of the new year than with a gala? Learn more about the annual gala that was started by two KKV staff members and how the gala continues to thrive.

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Monthly Spotlight

ʻĀina Warrior: Jane Paia

Our August ʻĀina Warrior is an amazing human being. Read more about Jane Paia as we honor her work as our ʻĀina Warrior.

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A Hui Hou

Mahalo Jared Christenot

It is with heavy heart that we bid Jared Christenot a fond farewell. Jared was a huge champion for Kalihi. The KKV ʻOhana will miss him dearly.

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Photos

This Month in Photos

It was a beautiful month! See Kalihi through the eyes of our staff as they celebrate and uplift our community in pictures. If you have a photo that features KKV or Kalihi that you’d like to share with us, tag us on social media or email us at information@kkv.net. Your photo just might be featured in next month’s newsletter!

See this monthʻs photos!

KKV is Hiring!

Come work for Kōkua Kalihi Valley! We have a variety of positions available here. Below are two positions that we are currently seeking applicants for.

GRANTS ASSISTANT

This position strengthens KKV’s fundraising capacity by tracking and monitoring grants, contracts, and donations through the Grants database, calendar, and folders. Position optimizes funding administration by providing accurate and timely information about application and reporting deadlines that can be shared with program staff across KKV. Apply here.

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH DIRECTOR

Responsible for coordinating the services provided by the Maternal Child Health (MCH) department, which focus on the unique cultural resiliencies, values, and practices of Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Supervise and provide development and administrative support for 20 multilingual multicultural staff in the Perinatal, Family Planning, WIC, and Parenting programs. Experience with project planning, grants and personnel management, and evaluation to assure service quality and community accountability required. Click here to apply.

Ways to support KKV

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. Here are some easy ways to support KKV:

  1. Sign up with Amazon Smile! Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to KKV.

  2. Charitable contributions can be made through Aloha United Way. You can designate KKV by selecting the option titled ʻAgency/Program Support,ʻ and entering our code #72660.

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