by Terry GeorgePhoto Credit: Naʻalehu Anthony We are only two weeks into the worst disaster for our state since statehood and the deadliest fire in the United States in over a century. At the time of this writing, the fires in West Maui and upcountry are still not 100% contained, but what we know so […]
Preschool for Every Keiki
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation’s education grantmaking primarily focuses on the K-12 through higher education pathways for students. But sometimes, an opportunity is too good to pass up. This is certainly the case with our recent investment (of time more than money) in the effort to dramatically expand preschool access in Hawaii. Why is this […]
Our Shared Impact
Koʻolau Housing Hui:
When there’s a confluence of need and opportunity, that’s usually a good time for philanthropy to step up. The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation saw that need during the first year of the pandemic, when so many families lost work and income and were unable to fully pay their rent. Opportunity came in the form of […]
2021 Windward Oahu Eviction Prevention Program
2021 Windward Oahu Eviction Prevention Program Summary: In November 2020, the HKL Castle Foundation made seven grants totaling $218,000 to address eviction prevention, primarily in Windward Oahu. During this same period, approximately 750 awards totaling $3.8 million were made to Windward households through the State’s Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program. While significant, we know […]