PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
That’s a wrap on 2023! Here are some of the amazing photos from our KKV ‘ohana throughout the year. If you have a photo or video 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 or video just might be featured in next month’s newsletter!
Annual KKV all-staff retreat at Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
Mai Uka Kuʻu Waʻa participants fasten a sail for the waʻa. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
A lion dancer peers from behind his mask. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
Even carrots need a hug sometimes. Roots Cafe veggies are always fresh!
KVIBE Coordinator, Savelio "Nuki" Makasini, leading the group during this year’s Ahupua’a Ride. Photo courtesy of KVIBE.
Celebrating Hoʻolaʻa Hale Ku‘ikahi. Roots Director Kaʻiulani Odom (pictured in the last row), stands with youth from the Ehuola program.
KVIBE unveils their new mural. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
Seams Wonderful sold their products at the Celebrate Micronesia Festival.
Makana from the imu. Photo by Allyson Ijima.
Waiwai students visit the State Capitol. Photo courtesy of Waiwai.
KVIBE Wallabies get in the zone for their basketball game. Photo courtesy of KVIBE.
Youth Services programs sign wave for domestic violence awareness. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
The University of Hawaii women’s basketball team hosted a clinic for Kalihi youth. Photo courtesy of KKV Youth Services.
Kaʻiulani Odom and Christen Oliveira made an appearance on Hi Now Daily to showcase Roots’ homemade dehydrated ʻUlu and ʻUala. Photo courtesy of Hi Now Daily.
Pacific Voices meet with Representative Sonny Ganaden.
Riders make their way down Kalihi Street during this year’s Ahupua’a ride. Photo courtesy of KVIBE.
A Pathways Cohort participates in a Pilinahā training.
Noelle Guarin helps to unveil the new Roots cafe sign. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
Natural easter eggs made their way to Roots Café & Food Hub.
KKV bid aloha to Vailima and Jerry Watson after more than 40 years of serving Kalihi. Photo courtesy of Misty Pegram.
Pacific Voices performs at the Celebrate Micronesia Festival.
Mai Uka Ku’u Wa’a keiki prepare to go sailing. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
KKV welcomed 4 new dental residents this year. Pictured left to right: Dr. Max Feinberg, Dr. Caroline Chou, Dr. Monica Chang. Not pictured: Dr. Ji Won (Christine) Yoon. Photo courtesy of the Dental Team.
Hui Hoaka Research Assistant Allyson Ijima prepares to distribute produce boxes. Photo by Lokai Kukahiko.
KKV shows appreciation for our MA’s on Medical Assistants Day. Photo courtesy of Adrian Lardizabal.
KKV’s own Sihla Jain (right) celebrates the launch of her book “Our Foods” alongside May-Lynn Philip (left). Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
