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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii

The Boys & Girls Clubs have a long tradition of giving children a safe place to learn & grow. We are luck to have our own branch here on Kauai. If you are interested in this program for your young people or if you would like to help out, click here for more information.

Be The Light: A Christian-based reference book for today’s youth

An inspiring book with suggestions on ways to make a positive impact on your life & on the world. The book is design either for an adult & child to work through together or for an older child to word through by themselves. Anyone, any age, any gender can be the light, as we well […]

Internships at Malama Kauai

Malama Kauai offers internship programs where participants can learn more about sustainable farming operations, including livestock & animal care. You work in their 7 acre farm near Makanalani on Kalihiwai ridge & in the 42-plot community garden. Although the program is geared towards adults, youth 16+ can take part with their parent’s permission. If you […]

Easter Meditations

From www.communityofjesus.org/easter-meditations/ a lovely meditation on what Easter means. April 2, 2013 by Blue Heron Sometimes the deepest understandings come without words. I was watching the children during Easter Vigil, wondering what they were taking in from all the actions of the service: the fire burning in the atrium, the darkness, the single candle sharing its […]

Good Things Can Happen in the Middle East

We hear about so many bad things happening in the Middle East, that we wanted to bring you some good news too. Our friends at Surfing the Nations have a program that brings their “Surfers Giving Back” program to the Holy Land. The 2015 date are not until December, but we thought we’d mention it […]