Two years ago, we expanded to teach and share Hawaiian quilting with the other side of the island of Oahu. We’ve always taught classes in town and never ventured over the Pali, but we surprised ourselves when we decided to venture off and teach Hawaiian quilting classes at Key Project in Kahaluu. It has been an amazing experience quilting along size our “Country” neighbors. It only takes 20 minutes from my home in Kalihi Valley to the lush town of Kahaluu where I truly believe the spirit of “Aloha” is still alive, and “Ohana” includes not only your own family but your neighbors and friends. My Key Project ohana are amazing with their enthusiasm to learn and continue and art of Hawaiian quilting, we are truly humbled by their presence. We teach at Key project twice a month so if you live on the beautiful Windward side of the island of Oahu join us and meet your neighbors as well as learn the beautiful art of Hawaiian Quilting.
Mahalo Nui to Joe and Mark at Key Project who continues to keep this project going. Special Mahalo to Carla from the Poakalani Hawaiian Quilting class who also teaches at Key Project with me and Tuffy, what would we do without you.
About Key Project:
Our Mission
The mission of KEY Project is to nurture the well-being of people and ʻāina by supporting, serving and sustaining our community.
Kualoa-Heʻeia Ecumenical Youth (KEY) Project was founded in 1968 through the efforts of churches, community residents, and social service agencies.
Several ministers saw the need for an agency to serve low-income, at-risk youth in the semi-rural areas from Kualoa Point to Heʻeia. Equipped with funding and support from the Episcopal, Methodist, and Catholic churches along with private trusts and foundations, these community leaders accepted the responsibility of caring for the youth in their community. KEY Project is a rarity in that it was initiated, built, and sustained by the love, determination, and concerted actions of its beneficiaries. Over time, KEY Project has expanded service to a wide spectrum of community members from keiki to kūpuna, and from individual members to large organizations who regularly enjoy using KEY Project facilities for their programs and gatherings.