Welcome to Orchidland Neighbors

Become a Volunteer

Match your talents with our needs!

Get Involved

Food Basket, Neighborhood Watch, CERT

Donate Now

Help us build a complex to serve the community.

Our Successes

We've made significant progress toward this vision:

  • Land Secured: In 2016, we purchased two adjoining 2-acre lots and consolidated them into one 4-acre parcel in 2022.
  • Permit Approved: In December 2022, the County of Hawaiʻi granted us a special permit to build on our agricultural-zoned property.
  • Recognized Resilience Hub: As of 2024, ON is proud to be designated a Resilient Hawai‘i Hub.
  • Community Food Program: Since 2017, our Food Basket Program has provided monthly grocery support to approximately 240 households in partnership with local churches.
  • Community Safety and Readiness: We support the Orchidland Neighborhood Watch and assist our local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
  • Funding Secured: We've received support from private foundations, local organizations, and both the State and County of Hawaiʻi.
Helping Neighbors

About Us

  • Orchidland Neighbors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015
  • Dedicated to building a connected, resilient community

Our vision is to create a multi-purpose community complex that will serve as a hub for emergency support, education, agriculture, recreation, public services, a certified community kitchen, and open markets.

Announcements

Plant Bingo

Join Orchidland Neighbors for a fun-filled morning of Plant Bingo, snacks, refreshments, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and plenty of chances to win beautiful plants—all while helping us turn community support into lasting impact and create more opportunities for East Hawaiʻi neighbors to connect, gather, and build a stronger future together.

Get Tickets

Date:
Saturday, November 14th
Time:
From 9 to 1
Place:
16-111 Opukahaia St
Keaau, HI

Support Our Community in Style

Make a difference—one shirt at a time! Every T-shirt you buy helps Orchidland Neighbors fund the community center, emergency preparedness, and community events. Show your pride—shop the store and wear your support!

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Your support makes all the difference

How You Can Help

  • Volunteer for food distribution, community events, or outreach.
  • Join programs like
    Neighborhood Watch or CERT.
  • Donate to help us raise the $3.5 million needed for construction.
  • Offer your skills in areas such as building, agriculture, education, or planning.
  • Spread the word and encourage others to support our mission.
Ongoing Projects Beyond the Community Center

In addition to planning our community complex, ON continues to:

  • Distribute food monthly through our Food Basket Program.
  • Promote safety through the Orchidland Neighborhood Watch.
  • Enhance emergency readiness with CERT support.

Where We Are Now

We've laid the groundwork—land, permits, and planning are in place. We've also completed a professional cost estimate in 2022, which projected $3.5 million for the full build-out of the community facility. The next step is fundraising and moving toward construction.

What We Still Need

To bring this vision to life, ON continues to seek:

  • Financial contributions from individuals, organizations, and grants.

  • In-kind support from contractors, engineers, and planners.

  • Ongoing community involvement and partnerships to sustain momentum.