Hawaii Speed and Quickness

“Cash contribution: 18,786”

“Expenses office expenses 1,300 travel for coaches 8,729 general supplies 900 bank fees 132 supplies and equipment 7,302 total 18,363”

“Our mission is to provide any child with access to exceptional sports training and mentoring to maximize personal success and healthy living in life regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance.”

“Gpa football clinic hsq held the gridiron performance academy (gpa) combine and showcase on june 8, 2024 at st louis high school. The goal of the gpa showcase is to offer youth a pathway to higher education by connecting and showcasing their talent to approximately 25-30 college coaches. Numerous college scholarships and financial aid packages are awarded each year. In 2023, 265 youth attended, 141 of those student athletes self-reported as hawaiian or part-hawaiian. More than 50% were low to moderate income families and participated at a discounted rate or at no cost. This is the only opportunity for many outer island and low income youth to connect with colleges, get film, and connect with college coaches from div aa, div 2, naia, juco and to build a relationship with the coaches. This has led to many colege opportunities.”

“Kupa`a young scholars and kupa`a college scholarship the kupa`a college scholarship is an open scholarship application for senior youth who have overcome obstacles and need financial help moving forward to college or trade school and have little options. They apply through the website and 5-10 are awarded each year in partnership with our donors. An award lunch or dinner is held with a motivational speaker and they are recognized. They become part of a larger mentoring and support system. The alumni from this program often volunteer at mentoring clinics.”