Serving our kūpuna in the community with our community
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“I appreciate all the service and help Our Kupuna has provided over the years. They have been a great help.”
Karen | Joined Our Kupuna in 05/22/20 | Honolulu, Hawai’i
Internship Program
Empowering communities through service and learning
549
KŪPUNA
That’s the number of kūpuna we have been able to assist since we started in 2020.
*Estimated count based on volunteer feedback
Our Impact
51,860
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BAGS
Have been delivered to kūpuna because of our volunteers and constant push to serve the community.
42,245
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HOURS
From 600 volunteers dedicated to making sure that every kūpuna in Hawai’i that needs assistance will get it with our program.
Our Vision
We envision a Hawaiʻi where all kūpuna (elders) have food security, access to their essentials, and are kākoʻo (supported) by nui kaiāulu (the greater community).
Our Mission
Our Kūpuna’s mission is to connect kūpuna with volunteers who can shop and deliver groceries, medication and other necessary supplies. Founded as a response to COVID-19, we have expanded our services past delivery to include socialization and wellness opportunities for kūpuna.
Our Services
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Delivery of Essentials
Shopper delivers groceries every 2 weeks
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Monthly Pen Pal
Exchange letters with high school student
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Virtual Classes
Accessible Yoga (yoga for all levels)
…inquire about others
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Weekly Phone Buddy
Talk-story with a matched volunteer
Our Kūpuna presents
Document ancestral & cultural knowledge • Preserve Hawaiʻi’s history • Help kūpuna leave a legacy
We couldn’t do this valuable work without the help of our volunteers and supporters!