Mahalo to Our Partners
Program Partners
We’re grateful for our program partners whose collaboration and support make our programs possible. By sharing their expertise and walking alongside our mentors and youth, these partners help us bring cultural, educational, and community-based experiences and community support to life. Together, we create opportunities that empower youth and build their confidence, connection, and resilience—with lessons that last well beyond the program.
Star Beach Boys: We’re deeply grateful to the Star Beach Boys, who’ve been with us from the beginning (since 2006!), back when they welcomed us at their beach stands and generously offered us free use of their surfboards, canoes, and surf instructors. Their instructors continue to volunteer their time to coach our youth in the ocean, rooted in the values of aloha, kuleana, and ohana. Their team shares not only surfing skills but also a spirit of connection that inspires and uplifts the young people we serve.
Spill the Tea Café: We’re proud to partner with Spill the Tea Café, joining forces to care for the mental and emotional well-being of our youth. Together, we create spaces where young people can find community, connection, and care in the ocean or on land, strengthening the support that helps them thrive.
Surfrider Foundation, O‘ahu Chapter: We’re thankful to the Surfrider Foundation’s O‘ahu Chapter, our legacy partner, for supporting us with mentor recruitment, as well as ocean and environmental awareness and conservation efforts. Their commitment helps ensure each new season of Spirit Sessions is led by caring, dedicated adults who embody aloha and kuleana.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i: Mahalo to Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i for engaging our youth in hands-on beach cleanups and environmental education. Their passion for mālama ‘āina helps our participants see how small actions create lasting impact for our islands.
Referral Partners
We value our partners who share our vision and mission of helping Hawaii’s youth realize their full potential and become successful citizens in our communities. We recognize their support in providing a safety net of services.
Youth Services Organizations
We value our partners who share our vision and mission of helping Hawaii’s youth realize their full potential and become successful citizens in our communities. We recognize their support in providing a safety net of services.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Bobby Benson Center, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Child and Family Services, Common Grace, Family Programs Hawaii, Hale Kipa, Girls Court, Hawai‘i State Family Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Hawai‘i State Family Court, Probation Officers, Hawai‘i State Family Court, Ke Kama Pono, Susannah Wesley Center, Aiea Middle School, Kailua Intermediate School
“From a Program Partner:
Over the years, I have witnessed many Girls Court participants experience and transform through the course of this eight week program. SSS is multi-dimensional in its approach as it not only provides an opportunity to participate in a pro-social activity, surfing; it also provides connection to healthy women role models, a deeper appreciation of aina and a path for leadership development. ”