COTA Foundation

A group of children and two adults are gathered outdoors, smiling at the camera. They are surrounded by greenery with banana trees in the background. In the foreground, there's an open fire with pots placed on it, suggesting a cooking activity. The setting appears to be informal and communal.

Hope in Action

Rooted in faith, COTA supports East Hawaiʻi families with immediate relief, educational opportunity, and practical pathways toward stability.

Our Story

Community Essentials

COTA Foundation meets urgent needs with immediate, dignified relief for East Hawaiʻi families facing hardship, without financial barriers.

Immediate relief for families

Family Support

Meeting urgent needs

East Hawaiʻi

Today

Immediate relief for families

Building future opportunity

All ages

Tomorrow

Family stability through hardship

Our Community

Neighbors helping neighbors across East Hawaiʻi, with dignity, care, and hope.

A group of children and an adult are sitting around an outdoor cooking area with a pot on fire. The children are wearing colorful traditional clothing. A motorcycle is parked in the background near some makeshift shelters. The atmosphere is rustic and informal.
A beige cloth tote bag with the word 'VOLUNTEER' printed on it, placed on a rustic wooden bench. The background features a glass wall with a grid pattern, possibly a window or a door, offering a view of a brick wall.
A toddler in a floral-patterned top is being supported by adults holding her hands as she takes steps. One adult is crouched beside her, wearing a striped shirt. The scene conveys a familial and nurturing atmosphere.
A diverse group of children and a few adults are gathered outdoors, holding brightly colored bags. They are standing in front of a small structure with a green tarp roof and mud walls. The children are wearing a variety of colorful clothes, and some are giving playful gestures.

Get In Touch

Questions or seeking support? We’re here to listen and help.

cotafoundation9@gmail.com
(+1) 7722120788
176 Mamo St

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.