Perpetuation of Aloha through Service.
To provide children and ‘Ohana (families) with opportunities to gain literacy skills that lead to pathways for success.
VISION & MISSION
Our mission is to provide educational and leadership opportunities, collaborate with organizations to extend our impact, and enable like-minded individuals to engage. We strive to enhance the lives of our neighbors and strengthen our communities by understanding their needs and offering the resources necessary for success.
At the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation, we are committed to serving local communities while recognizing our role in the global community. We prioritize education, invest in future generations, promote stewardship, and unite individuals around shared causes. Senator Daniel Akaka dedicated his life to these ideals.
In summary, we aim to collaborate with others to help our communities thrive, create a brighter future for the next generations, and do so in the spirit of Senator Akaka, with aloha.
—David Mattson, Jr.
President, Co-Founder
Provided services since 2013 and became a tax-exempt nonprofit in 2015.
In Fall 2019, the board approved the name change to "Ohana100, The Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation," aka Ohana100, DKAFF is a tax-exempt nonprofit, as defined by section 501(c)3 private foundation of the U.S. IRS, EIN: 47-3552375. Donations are fully tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Ohana100, DKAFF inspires the next generation by promoting literacy through educational activities and community service. Volunteers read to children, provide free new books, and support literacy programs in communities across Hawaii, Western New York, and beyond.