2025-2027 Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children

The Rev. Takie Okumura Family Fund was established at the Hawai'i Community Foundation (HCF) in 1990, by members of the Okumura family with the intent to continue the charitable works of Rev. Okumura in modern times. This funding opportunity will support organizations that provide direct services to Hawaiʻi's most vulnerable young children (ages 0-5) and their families to ensure equitable access to nurturing environments and resources and promote healthy development, well-being, and long-term success for young children in Hawaiʻi. The program focuses on preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through family-strengthening efforts that emphasize prevention, and fosters Positive Childhood Experiences using the HOPE Framework or other proven, evidence-based strategies. The Advisory Committee will review applications and make recommendations for grants for programs that are most consistent with the purpose and priorities of the fund. Priority populations include young children and families experiencing housing insecurities, food insecurities, living in rural or remote communities, or considered high-risk populations.