Hawai‘i Public Radio — Aloha United Way received over 29,000 calls to its 211 resource hotline in 2024.

KHON2 — In this year-end episode of Empowered Hawai‘i, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek highlight the inspiring work of organizations dedicated to restoring and protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty, showcasing how these efforts are strengthening ecosystems, preserving endangered species, and connecting people to the land.

Maui Now — Every year, Hawaiʻi Community Lending hosts the event to bring together funders, investors, government agencies and local families to lift up solutions that are housing Hawaiʻi’s residents.

Pacific Business News — Pacific Business News will honor 31 women who excel in both business and community leadership in Hawai‘i at the 2025 Women Who Mean Business gala event in March.

In this issue: A Year of Gratitude • Year in Review • Holiday Recipes • Season’s Greetings

Cohort IX Fellows reflect on the year and share their thoughts on gratitude.