serving Hawaiʻi's families
Living Hawaiian Values
COVID-19 Update
In light of the ongoing health crisis, all of our programs have been operating at reduced or alternative tracks since March 16th.
We are continuing to monitor the situation diligently and adjust our operations as needed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
For program-specific updates, or to find COVID-19 resources for you and your ʻohana, visit our COVID-19 Response page here.
Our Mission
Hoʻoulu a hoʻolako ʻo Partners in Development Foundation i nā ʻohana me nā kaiāulu e loaʻa ka lei o ka lanakila a e lawelawe pono ma o ka moʻomeheu a me ka mauli ola Hawaiʻi.
To inspire and equip families and communities for success and service using timeless Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Our Programs
20 for the Next 20: Josie Howard
We are so proud of our mentee program, We Are Oceania’s Executive Director, Josie Howard, who was selected for Hawaii Business Magazine’s “20 For the next 20,” honoring people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi for the next 20 years.
Under-served Kohala Students Received Support from O’neill Foundation
Piha Me Ka Pono received a grant from the O’neill Foundation to provide additional support and covid-relief resources for North Kohala students.
PIDF Covid Response PSA
Since the onset of the pandemic, PIDF jumped in to help close the gap between those who have access to resources and those who don’t. This PSA shares PIDF’s outreach and ways to support our communities.
Open Arms Staff: BHHSURG Heroes
BHHSURG: Provider Hero— Open Arms Harbor Iso/Qar Hotels Case Managers featured in this issue.
KYFWC on Ka Wai Ola news
The Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center are highlighted as a puʻuhonua, or place to heal, for at-risk youth in hawaiʻi.
Our Impact
51%
People served are Native Hawaiian.
92%
Foundation funds went to serving the community in 2020. Only 8% went to overhead.
100,000+
People served since our beginnings in 1997.
Transformational Growth
We focus on the long-term success of the people and the communities we serve, we hope to instill a sense that those who succeed have, in turn, a responsibility to serve others in need.
FEATURED STORY
Tūtū and Me Serves Family for Over 15 Years
The Tokashiki ʻohana has been attending our Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool since our very first class in 2003. Their eldest keiki, Skylin, is now a student at Arizona State University and attributes part of her success to our program! Watch their story of generational success.