KHON: The Hawaii True Cost Coalition: Advocating for Nonprofit Sustainability and Community Support

Venus Rosete-Medeiros, President & CEO of Hale Kipa and Ryan Kusumoto, President & CEO of Parents and Children Together (PACT) talk with KHON2’s John Veneri about the Hawaii True Cost Coalition.

In Hawaii, the network of community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) plays a critical role in providing essential services to local families. From housing support for foster youth to food programs for low-income households and services for victims of domestic violence, these organizations are lifelines for many. However, these nonprofits are increasingly struggling due to a growing issue that threatens to undermine the services they offer: chronic underfunding from government contracts.

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