Our Mission
to support community members who are committed and engaged in achieving higher levels of self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Kind Words
from one of our Recipients
I am truly grateful for the opportunity, support, and confidence you and the Foundation have placed in me. Your investment has provided a meaningful foundation for me to continue developing Perlas Enterprise LLC while expanding the opportunities and resources available through Koa Kamaliʻi Wahine.I also want to personally thank you for the time, guidance, encouragement, and continuous mentorship you have shared with me throughout this journey. Your willingness to share your knowledge and perspective has been incredibly valuable.
About Us
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to self-sufficiency.
With no administrative expenses, every contribution goes directly toward providing financial assistance to those in need.
To date, we have helped community members across Alabama, Hawaii, Arizona, and Texas build a stronger foundation for their future.
Many of these community members are from underserved populations: All are deserving of neighbors who care.
We work with organizations and individuals to flag definitive needs and deliver the forward-facing momentum to meet them. Think about a Rube Goldberg machine and its chain reaction through pulleys, levers, cranks, chutes…to achieve the task at hand. That initial, motivational push is what the GaN Next Step Foundation is all about.
Unlike a Rube Goldberg machine and its elaborate design, the foundation has a simple process of community support. Projects offering measurable, individual results are optimal. A hand-up from a caring community partner can make all the difference in overcoming barriers to success.