Thanks to substantial support from Hawai‘i County Government, the Stupski Foundation and The Omidyar Group, the Pāhoa Promise is expanding or launching a wide range of initiatives to support the development and kindergarten readiness of young keiki in Pāhoa.

The Waimānalo Early Education ‘Upena brings together health care providers, family support services, school leaders, early childhood educators, and families and community members to create strong pathways for all keiki to reach kindergarten healthy, safe and ready to thrive. The ‘Upena is building a collective response to community identified priorities.