The Teresa F. Hughes Trust is dedicated to providing financial assistance to community-based service organizations in Hawaii, which support and enhance the lives of elderly adults and children facing financial need, health challenges, or difficult family circumstances.
The grant program from Teresa F. Hughes Trust aims to serve qualified organizations within the State of Hawaii, focusing on enhancing the lives of two primary groups: elderly adults who are at least 70 years old, in financial need, and in ill health, and children under 18 years of age who are in financial need and have either been abused, neglected, abandoned, or reside in households where abuse has occurred. Financial assistance provided through these grants covers a wide range of needs, including but not limited to, medical and dental expenses, day care, assistive devices, transportation, educational expenses, extracurricular and after-school activities, transition into adulthood expenses for children, as well as basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing. Through supporting these individuals, the grant aims to directly impact and improve their lives by addressing urgent needs and enhancing their overall quality of life.