PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
That’s a wrap on 2024! 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 kkvnewsletter@kkv.net. Your photo or video just might be featured in next month’s newsletter!
KKV was recently awarded a grant for $200,000 from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation. The funds will go towards the construction of Hale Lauele at Hoʻoulu ʻĀina. Hale Lauele will provide a space for an educational classroom, woodworking and vocational training, and social entrepreneurship. Mahalo Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation for supporting our work! Pictured left to right: Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Executive Director Tertia Freas, Hale Lauele Project Manager Kanoa O’Connor, KKV CEO Dr. David Derauf, and Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Board Member Catherine H.Q. Ching.
Tiny hands make light work! Keiki clean ʻōlena at Hoʻoulu ʻĀina. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
KVIBE youth traveled to Hilo, Hawaiʻi to visit with the young men of One Stop Center for Micronesian Youth. Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute for sharing this experience with us! Photo courtesy of KVIBE.
The women of Seams Wonderful sold bags, dresses and other handmade pieces at their annual Holiday Sale. Photo courtesy of Seams Wonderful.
Engaging in civic duty: KKV staff rallied at the capitol in support of HB1662 & SB2660, also known as ʻKeiki Credit.ʻ Photo by Allyson Ijima.
It was an awesome time at the 2024 Kalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride.
Photos courtesy of Kristen Young.
Pacific Voices Youth conducted the opening protocol at FestPACʻs Ecumenical Service on June 9, 2024. Photo courtesy of Hawaiʻi News Now.
Water is life at Kaluaopalena. Photo courtesy of Pacific Voices.
Kani ka pū! Mai Uka Kuʻu Waʻa keiki practice their blowing skills in anticipation for ceremony. Photo by Kaʻōhua Lucas.
Each one, teach one. Mai Uka Kuʻu Waʻa participants make lei laʻi. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
Hoʻoulu I Ke Aloha students presented their ideas for safer streets to Department of Transportation Services members. Photo courtesy of Youth Services.
Check out the newest addition to KVIBE! A brand new mural is now complete outside of the warehouse. Photo courtesy of KVIBE.
Waiwai students prepare to ride in a canoe at Mauliola Island. Photo courtesy of Youth Services.
The Rolling Roots Mobile Market makes its monthly stop at the KKV Gulick Elderly Center. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
KVIBE youth created a logo for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Photos courtesy of KVIBE.
What’s on the menu? Roots staff prepare lunch for the day. Photo courtesy of Roots.
Pacific Voices performed at the “WE Are Kalihi” event. Photo courtesy of Pacific Voices.
Learning how to make lei lāʻī (ti leaf). Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.
Spreading holiday cheer at the Kahauiki Village Holiday Event. Photo courtesy of Daisy Park.
