At MANAOLA, the spirit of Kahiau—to give freely without expectation of return—guides our commitment to community.
As a Hawaiian lifestyle brand that creates indigenous artistry empowered by cultural values and ancestral knowledge, we extend our mission beyond design, supporting organizations throughout Hawaiʻi and beyond who walk in alignment with these values.
Rooted in our vision to protect, cultivate, and sustain indigenous culture through purpose-driven practices, Kahiau reflects our responsibility to mālama people and place, nurturing a future where culture, community, and care thrive together.
Culture
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Kauaʻi Historical Society 2025 King Kamehameha Celebration Keolalaulani Hālau ‘Ōlapa O Laka Pua'ainahau Foundation E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
Hawaiian Canoe Club Hālau Kalikopuakalehua Kapōʻai Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana Kaleihoku Foundation Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club Nā Keiki O Ka Mōʻī
Education
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ʻAlo Kēhau o ka ʻĀina Mauna Emilio Velci Share Aloha Project Ke Kula Kamaliʻi ʻo Hānaiaulu Ahahui Kiwila Hawaii o San Diego Kamehameha Schools Res Life Department Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui Inc. Creighton Universityʻs Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi Hui O na Opio: Saint Louis
Trinity Lutheran School in Wahiawa Hui O Momilani Keaukaha Elementary School Reid J.K. Richards Foundation Kohala Kai Fest Ho'omau Foundation AHEC at John A. Burns School of Medicine
Recreation
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Hawaii Next Level Volleyball NKCRC Golf Tourney on the Horizon The Kids 10U Baseball Team Team Prime Baseball Proformance Hawaiʻi
Mixed Plate and Māhū Mix Choppahz Union Keolalaulani Halau 'Olapa O Laka Pearl City Little League Keaukaha Community Association
Humanitarian
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Hawaiʻi Land Trust ʻEkolu Mea Nui Hawaii Island Humane Society Bishop Museum: Mele Apanaʻs Motherʻs Day K2HIevents ATTN: Hope Services Hawaii Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii
Hale Makua Dakota Briley Viernes Ohana Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi Hamakua Health Center
The Kahiau program is stewarded by Hale Kua, the non-profit 501(c)(3) extension of MANAOLA.