Empowering Our Community: The Guardian Foundation's Commitment to Support and Resilience
Aloha,
As we move fully into the 2026 program year, we feel the urgency of sustaining and expanding the continuous work of The Guardian Foundation & TWV HI. We are proud to have been able to have reached and supported more than 10,000 individuals and families, many in rural and underserved areas where access to services is limited over the last 4 years. The challenges facing our communities do not end when decorations come down. Mental health struggles, isolation, and crisis are year-round realities—and so is our commitment.
As a 100% volunteer-run organization, every dollar donated goes directly back into the programs and communities we serve. Every contribution—financial or otherwise—creates belonging. Every act of kōkua reminds someone they are seen, valued, and never alone. We stand so no one is forgotten. We invite you to stand with us. Your help is needed!
MATCHING SPONSORSHIP TIERS & ASK AMOUNTS
Title Sponsor – $50,000+ (Annual Impact Partner)
Impact Supports:
• Year-round support for multiple core programs
• Suicide prevention trainings (ASIST, safeTALK, MHFA)
• Peer-to-peer support networks
• Battle Buddy Network App
• Outreach to rural and underserved communities
Recognition & Benefits:
• Named Title Sponsor for one major program or initiative
• Logo on all banners, flyers, website, social media, and annual report
• Recognition at events, trainings, and community gatherings
• Opportunity to co-host or speak at select events
• Annual impact report highlighting lives reached
Guardian Sponsor – $25,000
Impact Supports:
• One full year of suicide prevention education & training
• Monthly peer support programs
• Coffee With Vets (4 locations with 5th coming)
Recognition & Benefits:
• Program-level naming (e.g., Guardian Sponsor of Coffee With Vets)
• Logo placement on select materials and website
• Social media acknowledgment
• Recognition at sponsored program events
Program Champion – $10,000
Best for: Businesses, family foundations, service clubs
Impact Supports:
• One major program for 6–12 months, such as:
• Any Is Too Many
• Seas The Moment
• Community Talk-Story Sessions
Recognition & Benefits:
• Program acknowledgment
• Logo/name on flyers and signage
• Thank-you post and inclusion in donor communications
Community Builder – $5,000
Best for: Small businesses, local partners
Impact Supports:
• Monthly workshops, outreach events, or trainings
• Monthly Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Activities & Demonstrations for our Veterans
• Supplies, meals, and materials for participants
Recognition & Benefits:
• Recognition on website and select event materials
• Social media thank-you
• Invitation to community events
ʻOhana Supporter – $2,500
Best for: Individuals, families, small organizations
Impact Supports:
• One month of peer-to-peer support programming
• Outreach services and crisis response materials
• Honor in Rest Fund - To provide immediate financial relief for cremation costs for Veterans, Service Members, spouses, and dependents. This ensures dignity in burial while families await delayed VA reimbursements. No one gets left behind, not even in death!
Recognition & Benefits:
• Name listed as ʻOhana Supporter
• Thank-you letter and impact update
Pay-It-Forward Donor – $1,000
Impact Supports:
• Life-saving training materials & swag (magnets, brochures, stickers, etc)
• Scholarships or apprenticeship support
• Meals and supplies for Veterans & First Responders
Sustaining Donor – $50–$250/month
Impact Supports:
• Reliable, year-round support for all programs
• Long-term stability for rural outreach
In-Kind & Non-Monetary Kōkua (All Values Welcome)
Examples include:
• Food, gift cards, supplies, gently used items (clothing/furniture)
• Professional services (printing, wellness, legal, media)
• Hosting events or offering space for trainings, conferences, etc
• Volunteering time, skills, or mentorship
• Sign-waving, sharing posts, putting up flyers
• Simply showing up to listen and talk story
No contribution is too small. Every act of kōkua matters.
We invite you to partner with us through banner or title sponsorships, program-specific funding, general mission support, or in-kind contributions. Donations may be one-time or recurring—monthly, quarterly, or annual. Support may also come through volunteering, hosting events, sharing space, donating meals or supplies, offering professional services, or simply showing up and listening.
A tax-deductible donation letter and receipt from our 501c3 nonprofit will be provided for your business or organization. If you’d like to volunteer, we have sign-ups and forms available as well. All sponsors and donors’ logos will be featured on flyers, social media, and/or radio spots in recognition of your generosity.
💙 Give today. Feed a hero. Share the spirit of aloha.
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia.
No task is too big when done together.
With Heartfelt Gratitude & Mahalo,
(✿◠‿◠) The Guardian Foundation
info.theguardianfoundation@usa.com
808-991-6420
Together With Veterans HAWAII (TWV HI) – Mālama Koa Kahiko