ABOUT US

Hāmākua Youth Center serves the keiki and ʻōpio of the Hāmākua Coast, providing a safe, nurturing space during out-of-school hours. Founded in 1996 by community members, the program was supported by the YWCA for 13 years. In 2009, the Hāmākua Youth Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to continue this work, offering dynamic, youth-centered programs for ages 6–18.