Malama Pacific Provides Grant of $1,000 for Cyber Safe Seniors

Cyber Safe Seniors, was founded to provide high-quality and engaging cybersecurity education to the elderly Hawaii community. Using their award-winning cybersecurity workshops and online curriculum and activities, the organization is able to provide seniors with knowledge to safely navigate technology and avoid cybercrimes.

With officers in Hawaii and Texas, the grant from Malama Pacific Foundation will be used to expand their organization to other states and continue to provide resources for the courses. They will also be utilizing the funds to continue providing their courses free of charge to maintain accessibility to the extensive course content. We hope that this will aid them in making a positive difference in the Hawaii community and serves as a role model for other growing organizations.

Malama Pacific Provides Grant of $1,000 for Kokua Tree

Kokua Tree, a high school nonprofit organization, was founded with goals of reducing food waste and insecurity in Hawaii. In Hawaii, 1 in 3 households are impacted by food insecurity, making it a prevalent issue in our local community. In the past three years, they have donated a market value of over $14,000 of fruits, and reduced carbon dioxide waste by nearly 10,000 pounds.

The grant from Malama Pacific Foundation will be used to continue their efforts of providing fresh produce and nutritious meals to the community. The expanding organization also includes students from all over the island of Oahu, naturally requiring the purchase of more equipment such as fruit pickers and scales. We hope that this will allow them to continue positively impacting the Hawaii community and inspiring others to make a difference.

Malama Pacific Provides Grant of $10,000 for Hear 4 Hope

Hear 4 Hope was founded with a mission to provide vital Support, Resources, Education, and Advocacy for individuals and families affected by hearing loss. Hearing loss is a widespread yet often overlooked issue, affecting more than 48 million Americans. In Hawaii, we face unique challenges with a growing aging population, cultural nuances that discourage people from seeking help, and a shortage of qualified hearing care professionals. The result is that many individuals suffer in silence, leading to decreased quality of life, cognitive decline, and social isolation.

The grant from Malama Pacific Foundation will be used to expand efforts in addressing these challenges. The organization will be able to increase community outreach programs, offer education on early intervention, provide resources to individuals who may otherwise not have access, explore research opportunities to better understand the needs of those affected, and advocate for systemic changes that promote better hearing health.