AUW

Aloha United Way was founded in 1919 by Honolulu philanthropist Frank C. Atherton. Originally called the United Welfare Fund, the idea was to make philanthropy more efficient by combining fundraising efforts and distributing the money to multiple charities... AUW Brings together people, organizations, policymakers, and resources to address the biggest challenges facing our community today... At Aloha United Way we believe in a future where our keiki are secure, families are financially stable, and communities thrive.

Also known as: Aloha United Way

Primary location: Honolulu United States