YWCA Kaua’i supporters gathered Sept. 29 at Hukilau Lanai in Kapa’a for the nonprofit’s 90th annual meeting. Keynote speaker Dr. Lualolo Hong addressed its theme this year: “Women and Men as Allies Building Trust and Shared Ownership.”
Victim-centered advocacy is part of YWCA Kaua’i’s mission, as is fostering the empowerment of women. YWCA of Kaua’i was founded in 1921 by Elsie Wilcox. To learn more, go to ywcakauai.org.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
Pramala Spencer and Diane Wada
Michelle Freeman and Malissa Walker
Mary Mulhall and Nancy Golden
Tyler Hitt and Manda McPhee
Annaleah and Joshua Atkinson
Mary Navarro, Lisa Arin and Donna Charron
County Councilman Mel Rapozo, Dr. Lualolo Hong and County Councilman Kipukai Kuali‘i
Madelaine Hiraga-Nuccio, Bridget Arume and Gladys Costa
Rosalie Gordon, Frances Dinnan and Dorean Duhaylongsod
Leah Tamara Harry and Leonda Clendenen
Gary Heu and Cathy Shanks
John and Nani Bandmann
Robin, Kaumakakaihuia, Leialoha and Kaleihiwahiwaonahulukupuna Sanchez