{"id":8436,"date":"2022-08-30T13:26:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T23:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pidf.org\/?p=8436"},"modified":"2022-09-01T12:25:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T22:25:44","slug":"hawai%ca%bbi-community-celebrate-25-years-of-pidf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pidf.org\/hawai%ca%bbi-community-celebrate-25-years-of-pidf\/","title":{"rendered":"PIDF Ulu Hana P\u0101\u02bbina celebrates 25 years of service in Hawai\u02bbi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearly 300 guests celebrated Partners in Development Foundation\u2019s 25th anniversary for the Ulu Hana P\u0101\u02bbina held at the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Set against the shimmering Waik\u012bk\u012b waters, Hawaiian slack key musician Kawika Kahiapo greeted incoming visitors to a cocktail reception on the lawn and a silent auction filled with hundreds of local items and unique experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the love and support of our Hawai\u02bbi community, PIDF raised over $225,000, which directly strengthens the organization\u2019s work to break the cycle of poverty and trauma with programs and services that create greater resiliency for many of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s families. Auction donors (and bidders), support hands, PIDF team, and generous supporters paralleled PIDF\u2019s mission to inspire and equip Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s \u02bbohana and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions. This 25th year anniversary celebration shed light on new connections and strengthened partnerships that have set the tone for this next quarter of  a century huaka\u02bbi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulu Hana first started in 2017 for PIDF\u2019s 20th anniversary. The concept of \u201cUlu Hana\u201d acknowledges, identifies, and celebrates the work, expansion, depth and degree of PIDF’s delivery of services. It also seeks, encourages, and promotes further growth in PIDF’s successful future. This year\u2019s Ulu Hana was nothing short of humbling, as PIDF and the guests honored the foundation laid in the past while highlighting future \u02bb\u014diwi leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It started in 1997, when PIDF founders Jan Dill, Morris Takushi, and the late Gary Glenn were talking story about what they can do to address the gaps in resources and services available to Native Hawaiians. Nearly 25 years later, Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawai\u02bbi’s leading nonprofit organizations serving the areas of multigenerational education, social services, and sust\u02bb\u0101inability. <\/p>\n\n\n

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They carved a legacy for the PIDF we know today. And just like the day the organization started, the PIDF team is not afraid to step to the frontline to meet the ever-changing needs of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening\u2019s program was initiated by PIDF founder Jan Dill, who shared a pule that connected the ballroom with a blessing for the helpful hands in getting us where we are today, and shared hope for the next 25 years of. Accompanying Dill and his \u02bbohana were Morris Takushi and his guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esteemed Hawaiian musician Ku\u02bbuipo Kumukahi led the night through mele while Hula dancers drifted to the stage to grace the audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica Waiau took to the stage to share her full-circle experience with Partners in Development Foundation. She reminisced on her time as a staff member with T\u016bt\u016b and Me and Ka Pa\u02bbalana. Later, she benefited as a participant with her preschool keiki. <\/p>\n\n\n

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When PIDF President & CEO Shawn Kana\u02bbiaupuni stepped up, she honored the foundation built before her that has supported over 128,000 \u02bbohana members in Hawai\u02bbi. She shared: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cE kaup\u0113 aku n\u014d i ka hoe, a k\u014d mai. Put forward the paddle and draw it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With your k\u014dkua, we go on with the task that is started and carried through. It is with your support that we put forward the paddle and draw it back, advancing our wa\u02bba to our common humanity and to the greater wellbeing of our l\u0101hui.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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