#at risk youth

Schatz introduces legislation to prevent youth suicide

The Child Suicide Prevention Act would fund suicide prevention initiatives, ensure health care providers receive training to prevent intentional harm, and create a centralized hub to provide safety information to at-risk youth and their support networks.

Hawaiian Electric supports Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike with $20,000 for new solar kiln

Hāna-based nonprofit Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike received a $20,000 donation from Hawaiian Electric to support the construction of a new solar wood-drying kiln to expand its construction program for at-risk youth in East Maui. 

At-risk teens from Hawaiʻi Girls Court explore Maui’s Haleakalā National Park

Some of the state’s most at-risk youth from Hawai‛i Girls Court spent three days and two nights in Haleakalā National Park as part of an immersive outdoor experience.

Hale Kipa welcomes Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros as CEO

Hale Kipa, a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth and their families, announced the appointment of Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros as CEO.