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After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
After two catastrophic storms dumped 50 inches of rain on Oahu, destroying crops and flooding fields, Hawaii's tight-knit farming community is banding together to rebuild. Despite losing nearly everything, these resilient farmers are already replanting and supporting each other through recovery.
After devastating floods struck Hawaii, volunteers are delivering food, cleaning supplies, and hope to families rebuilding their lives. The grassroots effort shows how island communities unite when disaster strikes.
For 50 years, scientists wrongly blamed Native Hawaiians for hunting waterbirds to extinction. New research from the University of Hawaii proves this never happened and reveals the real story behind the disappearances.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
More than two years after deadly wildfires devastated Maui, a historic church has opened its doors as a volunteer hub in an unprecedented partnership. Po'okela Church is hosting volunteers helping restore the island, marking the first time Presbyterian and United Church of Christ organizations have jointly created a disaster recovery site.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.
After back-to-back storms battered Hawaii's North Shore, dozens of volunteers are transforming debris-covered Kaiaka Bay while medical teams provide free care to keep helpers healthy. The community response has Governor Josh Green calling it "aloha in action."
After the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in 20 years, communities are rallying with matched donations, emergency food distributions, and support for devastated families across Oahu. Organizations are turning disaster into a display of solidarity, with one group pledging to double every donation up to $100,000.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
This weekend, 2,000 volunteers are making the Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games possible, proving that inclusion takes an entire community. Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete on Division I facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
The University of Hawaii's Richardson School of Law is graduating its 50th class this month, marking five decades since its first 53 students learned in wooden buildings without proper textbooks. That pioneering class, which included a future governor, transformed legal education in Hawaii and proved locals no longer needed to leave the islands to become lawyers.
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Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
A Saskatchewan addiction recovery center founded by a mother in recovery has been passed down through three generations and now exclusively serves men. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre treats 150 people yearly while breaking stigmas around men's mental health.
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