Our Purpose
At the heart of our NHO’s mission is a bold, unwavering goal: that one day, we will help lay a lasting foundation for the Ka‘u community—so our keikis can grow up proud, with real opportunities to thrive, without ever having to leave the home they love.
From the Founder and Chairman's Desk
I was raised in Kaʻū, where my family has lived since 1710.It’s where I learned honor, kuleana, and the warrior spirit that shaped my 28-year Navy career.From Baghdad to the Pacific, I’ve built trust in the toughest environments. Today, that same purpose drives the Mālama Kaʻū Foundation.We’re more than a nonprofit or 8(a) contractor—we’re cultural connectors and trusted partners across the Pacific, grounded in shared values and deep relationships.Mahalo for standing with us to Mālama Kaʻū—and beyond
A Call To Action!
More Than Contractors: NHOs as National Security Catalysts in the Pacific
Our North Star - Respect the Past, Embrace the Future
Respect the Past. Embrace the Future.This is the North Star of the Mālama Kaʻū Foundation.Kaʻū is Hawaiʻi’s largest and most rugged district—stretching from the remote fishing village of Miloliʻi, across the lava plains of South Point, to the sacred power of Kīlauea volcano. Isolated and untamed, this land has shaped generations of fiercely self-reliant people.Our rural environment isn’t a challenge—it’s our strength. It has preserved our Native Hawaiian culture, protected ancient sites like Kalalea Heiau, and kept our traditions alive despite centuries of outside pressure.The Mālama Kaʻū Foundation was created to protect this way of life. We honor our history, safeguard our ʻāina, and ensure that future progress uplifts—not erases—our people and place.We are Kaʻū. Rugged. Rooted. Resilient.