INITIATIVES

On Earth Day we organized a group of amazing 365 HICF volunteers to help paint all the tables in all 4 of the pavilions at Old Airport. We had such energetic volunteers that we finished all the work in less than 2 hours!

We had a chance to talk story with Ron who is the Parks Supervisor of Old Airport regarding future projects and we plan on doing quarterly work parties to help improve the park.

The 3rd annual Race for the Reef raised $2,500 for the mineral based sunscreen dispenser at Kahaluʻu Beach park!

80 runners/walker completed the course with the start and finish line at Pāhoehoe Park (moved due to high surf). 

As we grow this fundraising race, we will find a route off of Aliʻi Drive. Stay tuned for 2026! 

365 HICF stepped up to keep the parades in Kona running in 2024.

From raising money to coordinating volunteers, our organization supported both the 4th of July and Christmas parades in Kailua Village.

The 1st annual Race for the Reef event at Kahaluʻu Beach Park raised $2,000!

This money will help keep toxic chemicals out of the bay and off the coral by supplying mineral sunscreen to the public for free in dispensers at the park.

Learn more about ReefTeach and the volunteer opportunities available from The Kohala Center's Kahaluʻu Bay Education Center.