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Lokahi Foundation is a Washington State non-profit, charitable corporation, managed by passionate Native Hawaiians. The word
"Lokahi", in the Hawaiian language means unity and harmony. The foundation's directors, officers and supporters are 100%
volunteers.
Lokahi Foundation is a Community Partner with USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Nutrition Communicators
Network. We are working with USDA to reach consumers and help them make meaningful, sustainable, healthy dietary changes,
based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2011.
As a USDA Community Partner, we are involved in a wide range of USDA programs such as Domestic Violence, Food Safety
Programs, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just to name a few.
The foundation is also listed with United Way of Pierce County Washington.
Our Mission is to unite all ethnicity and genders together as one in harmony through education, environmental stewardship, healthy
living, and cultural activities.
Education:
o Promote literacy through one-on-one tutoring and community participation.
o Provide read to children community programs.
o Offer safe technology applications.
o Supply hands-on business to business real-time opportunities and training.
o Promote science and math.
o Provide, support and promote entrepreneurship and volunteerism.
Environment:
o Do and speak for those (wildlife) that cannot do it themselves.
o Provide outdoor classes using community service beautification opportunities.
o Promote sustainable living through inspired, environmental education and relevance,
implementation of environmental applications.
Culture:
o Support and assist those in need.
o Perpetuate Hawaiian cultural knowledge, family values, and activities.
o Provide an annual Hawaiian Culture Festival, commonly called a ho`olaule`a.
Our Values:
o Cognizance - Be aware of the impact of one's decision or choice of action.
o Compassion - Be nurturing, accepting, generous, and kind in all interactions. Be responsive to the needs of our clients and
coworkers.
o Empowerment - Create spaces where people can be transformational, motivational, inspirational, and outspoken.
o Equity - Follow democratic principles, strive for balance, and work in a sustainable way.
o Integrity - Be honest and consistent in all interactions and transactions. Always behave in an exemplary manner.
o Joyfulness - Remember to have fun and always come from a tranquil place of limitless abundance.
o Passion - Be persistently driven in pursuit of personal goals.
o Quality - Behave professionally. Do your best work - the first time.
"Let all things be done with charity." Saint Vincent de Paul
