Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 6, 1 May 2008 — Focus groups [ARTICLE]

Focus groups

Hawaiian Conununity Assets is seeking input and suggestions from the conununity to identify components of culturally relevant curriculae. Ideas and suggestions offered will be considered in the development of HC A's home-own-ership training and youth financial education programs. The public is invited to participate in upcoming Financial Education Focus Groups, whieh are made possible with the help of a grant from OHA's Housing Program. Focus Groups are scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. on: • Maui - May 5 at Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center in Wailuku • Kaua'i - May 8 at the Anahola Association Office The nonprofit HCA aims to help low- and moderate-income conununities achieve and sustain eeonomie self-sufficiency, with a particular focus on Native Hawaiians. HCA's philosophy

supports financial education and asset building as the vehicle to achieve its mission. RSVP to Makana Shook at 5968155, toll-free at 1-800-709-2642, or via e-mail at makana@hawaiian council.org. Additional dates are planned, eall Shook for infonnation.