Our Mission

In Hawaiian, the word ‘ohana’ means family. The Ohana Matters Foundation (OMF) understands that sustainable growth begins with inspiration and commitment. As with families, the bonds that tie communities together grow stronger with love and support. Together there is no problem we can’t solve. Community matters. Ohana matters.

Our mission includes encouraging and assisting Hawaii’s youth from historically underprivileged areas to complete educations in science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM), and help them pursue high-paying, high-tech careers in Hawaii and Nevada. We aim to foster a commitment among the high-tech business communities in Hawaii and Nevada to identify and provide internships for promising STEM-oriented students while they study in the university, and pursue high-tech careers after they graduate. We encourage local engineers and scientists to take an active role in mentoring and guiding younger students who are contemplating high-tech STEM careers in Hawaii and Nevada.

Scholarship & Internship Applications: Hawaii

2012-2013 Hawaii Scholarship Application for Ohana Matters Foundation - Graduating Seniors(doc)

2012-2013 Hawaii Internship Application for Ohana Matters Foundation (doc)

Scholarship Application: Nevada

2012-2013 Nevada Scholarship Application for Ohana Matters Foundation Application - Graduating Seniors(doc)

Contact Information

For more information or questions about Ohana Matters Foundation please contact us at (808)354-3920 or admin@ohanamatters.org

Excecutive & Board Members

Layne Fitzpatrick Executive Director / Board Member (808)778-6176 layne@ohanamatters.org	Dave Hales Managing Director / Board Member (808)354-3920 dave@ohanamatters.org
Kawika Lacar Board Member	David Leonard Board Member
Keola Lacar Board Member