KKV NEWS - October 2021

Food is powerful. Through preparing and sharing food, we strengthen the roots that connect us to the land, the sea, our cultures, our community, our family, and each other.

Throughout the COVID pandemic, Roots has worked tirelessly to feed and nurture KKV’s staff and community. Click here to learn more.

Part II: KKV’s Doubles Team

Vailima and Jerry Watson

KKV’s Tennis & After School program has been getting kids onto the court and building strong student leaders for four decades.

Learn more about the program here.

Doug Hamasaki

Our own Doug Hamasaki, an ‘āina warrior who committed his life to Hoʻoulu ʻAina here at KKV, has transitioned into the world of the ancestors after a noble battle with leukemia. We are blessed to have shared his life of joy and generosity. He passed here at his home, Hoʻoulu ʻAina, with bravery and dignity. We have been truly loved.

We share our thoughts and memories here.

KKV’s Welcome Team

Our Intake and Eligibility staff make all the difference to our patients and providers!

Click here to read about this dynamic team.

Mahalo Auntie Rebecca!

KKV’s fearless community navigator has moved to the mainland. We are grateful for all the work Rebecca Seumanu has done for KKV. Click here for more.

11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
EDUCATION AND JUSTICE
17-18 September 2021

KKV staff Carol Ann Carl and Austin Haleyalipiy presented at this online conference discussing education and justice for the Pacific Islander communities in Hawai’i.

Click here to learn more.

KKV’s Dental Program

KKV’s dental program is featured in Hawaii Children's Action Network new video. Click here to view it! To schedule an appointment for routine or emergency dental care or to speak with a dentist through telehealth, call 808-791-9428.

LAST CALL FOR CERAMICS

Support KKV by buying an original ceramic vessel by Kumu Don Harvey of Kamehameha Schools.

All purchases must be picked up at KKV’S Wellness Center by appointment.

Click here to shop!

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.

One easy way to support KKV is by signing up with Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to KKV. You just have to select us - click here to learn more.

If you make charitable contributions through Aloha United Way, you can designate funds to KKV as your recipient - our code # is 72660.