From keiki to kūpuna — this episode is all about community care, connection, and the powerful impact of early support.

We visit Waikīkī Community Center, a local nonprofit serving everyone from toddlers to seniors through programs like their emergency food distribution, tuition-free preschool, social crafting, and even line dancing! Then we connect with AIMH HI, an organization working to raise awareness around infant and early childhood mental health — helping us understand why the first 1,000 days of life are so important.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or just someone who loves a good community story, this episode will leave you inspired.

Elevate 808 is a spin-off of Here in Hawaii where we get to know the local small businesses and nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities.

https://www.waikikicommunitycenter.org/

https://aimhhi.org/

🫶🏼  Mahalo to our title sponsor Hawaii State Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission to uplift community with positive, inspirational content.