Hōkūpaʻa Updates
Resources, community news, and bright spots.
Remembering Art Souza
Art Souza was a champion for education, youth, and community for decades. Art brought so much warmth and wisdom to our navigation council, and continued to serve with us after his retirement from the Department of Education.
BRIGHT SPOT: HAWAIʻI COUNTY FENTANYL TASK FORCE
Behavioral health and substance abuse have emerged as issues of acute concern in our West Hawaiʻi community. Last month, a coalition of Hawaiʻi Island organizations, government entities, healthcare providers, and community members held a virtual opioid summit called “Don’t Die HI.” The event was a response to a dangerous rise in fentanyl throughout the United States and the state of Hawaiʻi— particularly West Hawaiʻi.
Navigation Council Member Feature: Susan Maddox, Friends of the Future
We’re starting a newsletter segment to help introduce our Navigation Council members and the values driving our work.
First up is Susan Maddox, Executive Director of Friends of the Future. Mahalo Susan for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer some questions!
Mahalo Complex Area Superintendent Arthur Souza
We are pleased to share this article that highlights one of Hōkūpaa Navigation Council members, Complex Area Superintendent Art Souza. Mr. Souza has served as the West Hawaii CAS for 15 years and we appreciate his dedication to improving systems for our youth.