Our Mission
Hawaii Island Pride Project was created
in June of 2007.
Collecting
information on the needs of the LGBT Queer community on the Big Island. Understanding the needs of the "local" community
as a whole. Reports indicated a great need for a community out-reach center for the LGBT Queer community. Here at Hawaii Island
Pride Project we are on a mission to create a safe diverse LGBT Queer community of family. Ohana is where our hearts are.
Educating the community on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer human rights issues. We offer several social events
to cross the bridge of diversity. Picnics at the beach, snorkel / dive, bowling league, golf and other exciting activities.
Hawaii Island Pride Project main goal at this time is our community
center funding. Once the community center is in place we will offer a variety of programs. We will have shared resources with
all the Non Profit community organizations including and not limited to the HIV / AIDS Foundation, MCC Church, UH Pride, DASH.
Hawaii Island Pride Project plans include HIV / AIDS awareness and testing, Youth
Outreach programs, Special Interest Groups. We will offer movie nights, sports activities for a youth program, Sliding Fee
scale counseling. These are just a few plans for this community center.
Our
mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference
by educating the public and expanding our reach to the community needs.. The purpose of this organization is to increase awareness
and diversity for the GLBT Queer community.
Our common interests are our common goals. We hope to add new members so
we will be able to grow and expand our communication lines with the community. We also would like to build strong relationships
with our community. By developing relationships and friendships, the organization will become even stronger. Together we can
build a center we can all be proud of.
Hawaii Island Pride Project is making a difference in the "Pride"
LGBT Queer community of The Big Island Hawaii.
When
we ask for volunteers.. it's for the good of our Community
Mahalo for your time
The Board Members
of Hawaii Island Pride Project
