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North Shore Give

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North Shore Give is a community foundation and a catalyst that responds to community needs by igniting action, mobilizing volunteers, and raising funds. The Foundation serves donors by putting their philanthropy to work in the community; connects nonprofits, donors, and other organizations to solve community challenges; and provides a hub for sharing information with the community.

CHARITY AUCTION & GALA

The Foundation's annual North Shore Give Charity Auction & Gala is a fundraiser to support nonprofits doing good work in our community. The February 2024 program raised over $100,000 and will support nonprofit programs focused on education, health and wellness, community preparedness & environment.

The Foundation raises funds for educational programs that support North Shore students, including scholarships for the Kauai Community College, after-school programs, mentorship and tutoring programs.

EDUCATION

The Foundation is the accelerator for the new Namahana School, a public secondary charter school and tuition-free for north shore families.

The Foundation has passed the baton to the Namahana Education Foundation (NEF), the non-profit created to fundraise, build, and operate the school under the Board of Education’s Charter which approved our application in June 2022. The school is in the planning and design phase on 11.3 acres in Kilauea, Kauai.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

SAVE THE DATE: September 29, 2024 - Prince Albert Park, Princeville

Join the growing fans of this annual event that raises funds to support health and fitness programs / equipment at North Shore schools. Ohana FitFest is a fun run/walk with family-friendly obstacles along the way. Stay tuned for details for this year’s event and click here to see photos of the 2023 event.

A big mahalo to all our Ohana FitFest sponsors, donors, and participants!

Youth & Seniors

The Foundation supports health and fitness programs and facilities for our youth and seniors . To date we have supported the building or renovation of several playgrounds, provided uniforms to sports teams, donated to the AARP FitLot in Princeville, and purchased equipment for Junior Lifeguards training.

Dogs should be healthy too. Located in the Wai Koa Plantation in Kilauea, the North Shore Dog Park is open to the public and free to use so your dogs have a comfortable place to run off-leash, exercise, and socialize.

The park is operated solely with proceeds from donations and memberships; please join as a North Shore Dog Park member if you’re a regular user. Registration is required to use the dog park - click here for more information.

Our Priorities

Discover more about our priorities and ways you can help transform the future of our community.

Education

Create educational opportunities for our community through enrichment programs, scholarships and the creation of Namahana School.

Health & Wellness

Champion strong health and wellness for individuals which flow into increased longevity, productivity and overall happiness, building a stronger community.

Community Preparedness & Environment

Strengthen our community resiliency by informing and encouraging residents to be prepared, and promote programs that support a vibrant and healthy environment.

Working Together

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  • SUPPORTERS

    It is with deep gratitude that the Kauai North Shore Community Foundation acknowledges our donors and volunteers.

  • Creating Impact

    Whether you're looking to open your own fund, plan your legacy gift, or contribute to an existing initiative, the Foundation offers a variety of ways to direct your charitable giving.

When choosing a philanthropic partner to help meet your charitable goals, consider the benefits
of a community foundation.

The Kauai North Shore Community Foundation offers donors all the benefits of a private foundation without the expense or hassle. Our expertise and passion for change make us the ideal partner for charitable donors looking to invest in our community.

Investing with the Kauai North Shore Community Foundation provides donors with distinct benefits over private foundations. For more information please contact info@knscf.org.