Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the Hawaii Resilience Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) and the Safety Net Fund at Aloha United Way (AUW). The donation is part of the “Aloha for Hawaii” giving campaign, a statewide effort to support nonprofits facing significant federal funding reductions and delays.
“Hawaii’s nonprofits are the backbone of so many essential services, and this is a moment when they need the community to stand with them,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State FCU. “We are proud to support both the Hawaii Community Foundation and Aloha United Way as they work to protect the programs that so many families rely on. We encourage other organizations, if they are able, to join us in contributing to this effort so that resources continue flowing to those who need them most.”
Hawaii nonprofits are working through delayed or reduced access to more than $97 million in federal funding, with an additional $300 million at risk. This shortfall could affect access to essential services, including food assistance, housing support, health care, and other programs that many residents rely on.
Hawaii State FCU’s donation will be split evenly, providing $25,000 to HCF’s Hawaii Resilience Fund and $25,000 to AUW’s Safety Net Fund.