Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc.'s (HCA's) mission is to build the capacity of low and moderate income communities to achieve and sustain economic self-sufficiency with a particular focus on Native Hawaiians. To achieve its mission, HCA developed a strategy that integrates financial education, financial products and services, and access to capital-all in the context of Hawaiian culture and values. HCA calls this unique holistic approach Kahua Waiwai, or "Foundation for Wealth."

Description:
The professional staff at Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc. (HCA) are dedicated to providing our community with the education and tools necessary to become successful homeowners. Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) is the mortgage lending program of HCA, dedicated to assisting families achieve and sustain homeownership. HCL provides loan origination services statewide.

History:
Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc. (HCA) was created by an existing Hawaiian grassroots non-profit, Na Poe Kokua, dedicated to planning and implementing community development programs benefiting Native Hawaiians. It opened its doors on Maui in June 2000.

Contact people:

Michelle Kauhane, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Nola Witwer, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (808) 587-7899

Address:

1050 Queen Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hawaiiancommunity.net