for a better future
for a better future
for a better future
The Kaneta Foundation is a private philanthropy founded by Lester and Marian Kaneta in 1999. The Mission of the Kaneta Foundation is “to support children, youth, and family ministries that foster the spiritual welfare of the community by giving hope to those in need.”
“We Bring Students Together for the Common Purpose of Improving Lives While Creating Generational Change.”
-Lester Kaneta
“We Bring Students Together for the Common Purpose of Improving Lives While Creating Generational Change.”
-Lester Kaneta
“We Bring Students Together for the Common Purpose of Improving Lives While Creating Generational Change.”
-Lester Kaneta
What is the Kaneta Foundation?
The Kaneta Foundation is a private philanthropy founded by Lester and Marian Kaneta in 1999. The Mission of the Kaneta Foundation is “to support children, youth, and family ministries that foster the spiritual welfare of the community by giving hope to those in need.”
In 2012, the Kaneta Foundation redirected the majority of its philanthropy to a new entity that would focus on at-risk youth and adults, who might otherwise face homelessness, limited career opportunities, and a challenging future. With the sole support of the Kaneta Foundation, the Kapi‘olani Community College and the University of Hawai’i Foundation launched the Lunalilo Scholars Project.
The Lunalilo Scholars Project provides one year of tuition at Kapiolani Community College, along with personalized support, which includes peer mentoring, academic tutoring, and skill-building. Much more than a simple financial aid program, the Lunalilo Scholars Program provides students with the resources necessary to pave a positive pathway from hardship to success.
lunalilo Scholars Program
Formed in 2012, and funded by the Kaneta Foundation in partnership with the Kapiolani Community College and the University of Hawai’i Foundation, the Lunalilo Scholars Program awards students one year of tuition at Kapiolani Community College, combined with an intensive support system designed to help students overcome many personal, financial, and academic challenges.
Students participate in a Summer Bridge Program to help them bond with their peer cohort, and prepare for their first year at college. They receive ongoing tutoring, mentorship, financial literacy, skill-building programs, and a range of support throughout their first year.
Formed in 2012, and funded by the Kaneta Foundation in partnership with the Kapiolani Community College and the University of Hawai’i Foundation, the Lunalilo Scholars Program awards students one year of tuition at Kapiolani Community College, combined with an intensive support system designed to help students overcome many personal, financial, and academic challenges.
Students participate in a Summer Bridge Program to help them bond with their peer cohort, and prepare for their first year at college. They receive ongoing tutoring, mentorship, financial literacy, skill-building programs, and a range of support throughout their first year.
