 Contact Information
Bryson De Silva, Program Director
45-3396 Mamane Street
P.O. Box 381
Honokaa, HI 96727
Phone: (808) 775-0976
E-mail: hamakuayouthcenter@gmail.com |
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Agency Mission Statement:
The Hamakua Youth Foundation, a community grassroots organization, is dedicated to creating nurturing, stimulating and enjoyable youth-centered, after-school, occasional weekend, and summer programs for children of the Hamakua District. With Hawaiian traditions and values as the host culture, the Hamakua Youth Center engages in local leadership training, environmental stewardship, music, visual arts, recreational activities, and exploration of the many cultures represented in our area. By engaging young people - as well as volunteers and staff - in the ongoing design and leadership of the Center's programs, by creating strong partnerships with other community organizations, and by serving as a much-needed support system for local families, HYF invests in empowering our youth to achieve their greatest potential in building a sustainable future for themselves and the Hamakua community.
Funded Program:
Hamakua Youth Program: provides a safe, nurturing and intellectually and physically stimulating environment for youth primarily aged 11-18 to reduce risky behavior and increase positive choices. An increase in parental involvement in HYC activities will reinforce the positive outcomes youth experience through their participation at HYC.
Client Outcome Story: "My first time with canoe's was in Kona. I was taught how to steer and paddle the boat. I had a lot of fun with everybody there. I like how polite they were. I came to know the youth center is safe and it's not boring! My shyness is going away. I'm more out there with people. That's a big difference." - Jadelyn Alvarez 13 yrs. old
