HCDC Mission
Founded in 2009, HCDC is dedicated to affordable housing, economic development and community capacity building on or near Hawaiian Home Lands. We believe that we must be active in creating the solutions to the challenges in our communities.
HCDC is led by a three-person executive team.
The HCDC nonprofit is governed by enrolled members of the SCHHA, representing each of the island regions or Mokupuni of our Tribal Lands.
LILIA KAPUNIAI
Director Kapuniai is a member of her local HBA where she resides on Hawaiian Home Lands in Papakolea, Oahu. She is the executive director of the Papakolea Community Development Corporation and a principal in the nonprofit TiLeaf Group.
KAMMY PURDY
Director Purdy is a member of her local HBA where she resides on Hawaiian Home Lands in Hoolehua, Molokai. She is a long-time farmer, producing macadamia nuts for wholesale and retail sale.
DANIEL ORNELLAS
Director Ornellas is a member of his local HBA, where he resides on Hawaiian Home Lands in Waiehu Kou, Maui. He is employed by the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources as a Land Manager.
Janice Herrick
Ms. Herrick works in the renewable solar industry and is a resident in the Paukukalo homestead on the island Maui.
Maile Luuwai
Ms. Luuwai is a Project Administrator for the City & County of Honolulu, the President of her homestead association and resident of Panaewa on Hawaii Island.
LIBERTA ALBAO
Treasurer/Secretary Albao is a member of her HBA dedicated to over 29,000 native Hawaiians waiting for an allotment of Hawaiian Home Lands to reside, farm or ranch. She is a retired accountant and an avid genealogist residing on the island of Kauai.
Programs & Initiatives
Affordable Housing
HCDC develops Affordable Housing Rentals under its Permanently Affordable Rental Unit Strategy (PARUS) program and is currently delivering affordable rental units on Kauai and Maui.
To inquire about vacancies or to request a rental application, please email rentals@hawaiianhomesteads.org.
Economic Development
HCDC builds and operates community facilities, social enterprises, and supports micro businesses on Hawaiian Home Lands. Currently, HCDC operates an open marketplace, youth center, campground, enterprise center, thrift shop, and café – all examples of its economic development strategies.
To inquire about job or business opportunities at any of projects, email amp@hawaiianhomesteads.org.
Capacity Building
HCDC provides capacity building support to HBAs through its fiscal sponsorship program, workforce development opportunities, youth leadership programming, job experiences at our social enterprises, and HBA experiential opportunities in the field of community development.
If you would like to join our email list, please email info@hawaiianhomesteads.org.
HCDC Resources
Periodically, HCDC informational materials about its work across the State of Hawaii, including program and application materials.