Call us at (808) 828-6644KOA's Commitment
My company and family are very grateful for the wonderful life we enjoy each and every day on Kauai. We feel it's meaningful and necessary to give back to a world that has given so much to us. Following are the charitable causes and organizations KOA Properties and Neal and Melissa Norman contribute to:
KKCR is Kauai's radio station broadcasting a variety format including Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Classical and World artists as well as locally produced talk programs. The idea for KKCR originated after Hurricane Iniki devastated the Island on September 11, 1992. Janet Friend, Roy Richardson, Richard Fernandez, Jon and Lorraine Scott, and other Island residents decided to start a north shore radio station that could serve Island residents, and was to be built to withstand extreme weather conditions and provide emergency information to isolated residents.
SurfAid runs health, disaster preparedness, and water and sanitation programs in the Mentawai Islands, 150km off Indonesia's West Sumatran coast, and Nias Island, 125km off the North Sumatran Coast. SurfAid's most widespread program, involving 203 communities, is the Malaria Free Mentawai program.
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.
Greenpeace is a non-governmental organization for the protection and conservation of the environment. Greenpeace uses direct action, lobbying and research to achieve its goals. Greenpeace has a worldwide presence with national and regional offices in 46 countries, which are affiliated to the Amsterdam-based Greenpeace International. The global organization receives its income through the individual contributions of an estimated 3 million financial supporters.
Kauai Humane Society was established in 1952 as a local nonprofit to protect Kauai's animals and receives no funding from national animal groups or federal and state government.
Life Rolls On is the story of able-bodied individuals, working in concert with those with spinal cord injury, to motivate each other with the inspirational message of achievement in the face of extreme adversity. Life Rolls On utilizes action sports through our flagship program, They Will Surf Again, which pushes the boundary of possibility for those with spinal cord injury (SCI).
National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet' s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.
ONE is a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization backed by more than 2 million people who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African policy makers and activists.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection.
Kilauea Point Natural History Association (KPNHA) works in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to promote interpretive, educational, and scientific projects that focus on Hawaii's islands, among the most unique and interesting islands in the world.
Hale 'Opio Kaua'i, Inc provides residential and community programs for education, prevention, diversion and treatment. Our services are dedicated to improving quality of life, enhancing a sense of belonging, increasing self-awareness and strengthening "ohana.”
The Honolulu Academy of Arts is a gathering place where our community and visitors to our islands can enjoy and experience the island's natural beauty and climate.
Kilauea School PTSA Hawaii school have the worst funding problems in history and Neal and Melissa are actively involved in the Kilauea Elementary School PTSA to supplement existing curriculum in music arts and language.
Moveon.org is working to bring ordinary people into politics by taking stands on policy issues , advocating for campaign finance reform, and supporting candidates.
Save Our Seas (SOS) is an international Hawai'i based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization utilizing education and research to preserve, protect, and restore the world's oceans for future generations.
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Kauai Public Land Trust (KPLT) seeks solutions for land conservation by acquiring land through donations and purchases for the benefit of the public, securing conservation easements on land and monitoring the terms of the easements.
Kaua'i Pacific School's mission is to ignite a passion for life long learning and service by developing caring, curious and confident children.