The Kūpuna Collective aims to create a permanent shift in the way the aging network comes together through cross-sector partnerships to leverage funds and respond nimbly to critical issues and needs facing our kūpuna. We envision all generations in Hawai`i thriving in a vibrant, age-empowered society that maximizes health, independence, and engagement of kūpuna.  

The Collective focuses on addressing the intersecting social drivers of health, in recognition that many issues of aging are inherently linked and impact older adults’ overall ability to remain healthy and live independently. With over 320 member organizations and 500 individual members, we represent a large and diverse network of aging service providers, advocates, government agencies, academia, and other community-based organizations.

The Collective meets monthly to discuss and elevate critical aging issues, mobilize community assets, and drive innovative solutions that support and empower kūpuna. With the support of federal and private foundation funding, it has launched pilots with its members that focus on food security, aging-in-place, and digital inclusion.