College readiness: HACAC and HawaiiUSA

College is such an exciting milestone, but it can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. KHON2’s John Veneri got the inside scoop from Sheldon Tawata, Community Relations Chair at the Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC) and Stacie Rosa, Community Partnerships Manager at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union.

HawaiiUSA Staff Volunteers Help Build a Home for a Kapolei Family

For four Saturdays in July, HawaiiUSA joined Habitat for Humanity Leeward Oahu to build their largest home to date.

Professional Development Teacher Stipends is a Long-Standing Tradition

The credit union has funded nearly 900 Department of Education teachers stipends since 2001, 

with a total of $18,210 awarded in 2022.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Chaminade University Host Summer Workshop for Teachers to Learn Personal Finance

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Chaminade University of Honolulu are partnering to help prepare public school educators to be ready to teach economics and personal finance at their grade levels. Registration for a summer workshop is now open for K-12 teachers to apply for this unique learning opportunity. The workshop will take place from July 11-15, 2022 and will be held at the Chaminade University campus. Registration is open until June 15.

MILKEN EDUCATORS OF HAWAII & HAWAIIUSA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AWARD “TOP” HONORS TO TEACHER FINALISTS

Ten Hawaii Department of Education teachers are finalists, while one state winner was previously honored.

HawaiiUSA talks financial wellness with ThinkTech Hawaii

HawaiiUSA offers plenty of avenues to foster financial wellness in Hawaii, which include efforts through partnerships, education, school engagement, and funding support.

HawaiiUSA FCU helps students acquire real world experience in finance

See the interview with Kainoa Carlson of HI Now, HawaiiUSA’s Bryan Yucoco, and Waipahu High School’s Brent Murakami

HawaiiUSA supports teachers’ professional development with Chaminade University

HI Now host Kainoa Carlson speaks with HawaiiUSA’s Stacie Rosa to learn about our support for local teachers through their partnership with Chaminade University.

HawaiiUSA FCU works to promote financial wellness in Hawaii’s schools

See the interview with Kainoa Carlson of HI Now and HawaiiUSA’s Bryan Yucoco.

Milken Press Release

MILKEN EDUCATORS OF HAWAII & HAWAIIUSA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HONOR HAWAII’S “TOP” TEACHER 

Eleven Hawaii Department of Education teachers are finalists, while one state winner received the highest prize.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is Title Sponsor for Inaugural Weed & Seed Hawaii Golf Tournament

Honolulu, Hawaii (March 29, 2022) - HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, the state’s largest credit union, is partnering with local nonprofit Weed & Seed Hawaii as a title sponsor of their first-ever golf tournament fundraiser. The golf tournament, “Let’s Club Out Crime” will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Hoakalei Country Club located in Ewa Beach.

Gifts of Giving

During this holiday season in lieu of traditional gifts, we are gifting donations to local nonprofit organizations on behalf of our valued business partners.

HawaiiUSA Foundation donates $54,000

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Foundation Kicks Off Holiday Giving Season with $54,000 to Local Community Organizations

CEO Message July 2021

Aloha,

It’s hard to believe we’re at the half-way mark of 2021. As we all emerge from a long, chaotic season, it’s a good time to take a step back to reflect on how we were able to turn challenges into opportunities. Here are some of the ways HawaiiUSA has gained clarity despite the fog.  

Second Helpings of Hope

We are fortunate to partner with nonprofits that give back to our communities

DOE's Grab and Go

Serving meals to the Pearl City and Waipahu communities through DOE's Grab and Go program

Kauai Ballet Academy

We love supporting small businesses like the Kauai Ballet Academy. 

Supporting Domestic Violence Action Center

On January 19, 2021 HawaiiUSA presented a check for $20,000 to Nanci Kreidman, Chief Executive Officer of Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC).

Teacher of Promise

HawaiiUSA proudly supports this program that recognizes outstanding public-school teachers in Hawaii.