Be a Cultural Guardian: How $25 a Month Can Empower Hawaiʻi’s Artists

Some of our 'ohana at the summer fundraiser held at the Maui Beach Hotel.

Imagine a place where the rich, multicultural history of Hawaiʻi is not just remembered, but lived. Where the rhythm of the Tahitian drum and the grace of the hula tell stories passed down through generations. This is the "Wonderful World of Aloha," the cultural activity center created by the Oni Foundation Inc. Your monthly donation of just $25 makes you a vital part of this mission.

Why $25 a month?

For the cost of a few cups of coffee, your recurring donation provides a steady, reliable source of funding that fuels our most essential programs. This consistency is the secret to our success, allowing us to plan for the future and expand our impact. Your commitment helps us:

• Fund Cultural Ambassadors: Support our Cultural Ambassador Internship Program, empowering young, talented performing artists to become leaders in cultural preservation.

• Enhance Our Center: Contribute to the facility improvements and resources at our 4,000-square-foot Wonderful World of Aloha cultural center, ensuring it remains a vibrant hub for the community.

• Provide Affordable Access: Help us continue to offer accessible, enriching classes in music, dance, and crafts to local families and visitors, ensuring these traditions are available to everyone.

• Expand Our Reach: Allow us to host more live performances, guest lectures, and workshops that celebrate the multicultural tapestry of the islands.

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Your $25 a Month Can Protect Hawaiʻi's Cultural Heartbeat

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Your Impact, in Detail

A $25 monthly gift is more than just a donation; it's an investment in a living legacy. Over a year, your commitment provides a significant impact:

• Within a year, your total donation is $300. This could provide a full year of supplies for our craft-making workshops, where participants learn to weave lauhala or make traditional kukui nut jewelry.

• Within a year, your donation helps fund a part-time position for a cultural practitioner to share their deep knowledge of hula or Tahitian drumming with a new generation.

• Within a year, your support can sponsor a series of free community events, creating unforgettable memories and a sense of shared heritage for countless families.

Join Our Circle of Sponsors

By becoming a monthly supporter, you join a special circle of individuals committed to preserving Hawaiʻi's rich multicultural arts. You become a guardian of our traditions, a patron of our artists, and a partner in our mission. We've seen the power of community generosity firsthand, from successful Giving Tuesday campaigns to online auctions. Now, with your monthly commitment, we can create an even more powerful, lasting impact.

Take the next step.

Protect the heritage and future of Hawaiʻi's cultural arts. Visit onifoundation.org/donate to set up your $25 monthly contribution today.

Mahalo nui loa for your aloha.