Category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief

Vash West Hawaii

AKA VASH Hawaii Island

KAILUA KONA, HI

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Vash West Hawaii

Also Known As:: VASH Hawaii Island
Physical Address:: KAILUA KONA, HI 96745 0669
EIN:: 54-2070460
Web URL:: www.vashbigisland.org
Leadership:: Linda Allen, Chief Executive

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Forms 990	2010, 2009, and 2008 Forms 990 filed with the IRS
Mission Objectives	Mission Statement is available
Impact Statement	Impact Statement is available

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2008
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2008

Revenue
Total Revenue	$159,192

Expenses
Total Expenses	$150,322

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Vash West Hawaii

Also Known As:: VASH Hawaii Island
Physical Address:: KAILUA KONA, HI 96745 0669
EIN:: 54-2070460
Web URL:: www.vashbigisland.org
NTEE Category:: P Human Services; P61 Travelers' Aid; P Human Services; P62 Victims' Services
Year Founded:: 2003
Ruling Year:: 2003
How This Organization Is Funded:: Hawaii Tourism Authority - $117,000; Annual Charity Walk - $10,000; Individual Donation - $4,600

Mission Statement

To share the aloha spirit with visitors affected by adversity. We provide supportive services to visitors who are without other support systems because they are away from home and often without resources to meet immediate needs following a crime, medical incident, death or other adversity.

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Impact Statement

Staff and volunteers assist over 600 island visitors each year -- to reduce the stress they face in dealing with trauma. We help to turn a negative situation into something more positive.

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Organizational Statistics

Chief Executive

Linda Allen

Term:

Since Jan 2005

Chief Executive Profile:

Over 20 years in non-profit management in fields of human services and environment.

CEO/Executive Director Statement:

Because of the geographic isolation of our island state, it is often more difficult for visitors to access their own resources in the event of a crime or medical situation. VASH helps to fill the gap until a visitors own resources can be accessed. We are that "friend and neighbor" for someone far from home.

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Program: Bereavement Support

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Population Served:: General Public/Unspecified

Program Description:

Visitor Assistance Bereavement Support for visitors Community Outreach and Education

Program Long-Term Success:

Provided services to 669 visitors.

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Funding Needs

Seeking $2,000 to develop a 30 second video PSA on ocean safety in conjunction with the Ocean Safety Division of the County Fire Department.
Seeking $7,000 in annual funding for air time on the local "visitor channel."
Goal is to help prevent ocean accidents and deaths among visitors who are unaccustomed to our island's beaches.

Volunteer Needs

Request for In-Kind Contributions

Restaurant gift certificates, telephone calling cards, children's grief books, hotel nights, airline miles.