About the Papakōlea Community Development Corporation (PCDC)

The Papakōlea Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1999, to serve as a steward of the Papakōlea Community Park and Center, and provide the residents of the Papakōlea, Kalāwahine and Kewalo Hawaiian homestead communities, with a full range of comprehensive services, including life-long educational experiences, health and wellness services, educational and human services and entrepreneurial opportunities.

PCDCʻs mission is to mobilize community participation, and promote self-determination by developing strong and effective community leaders. The mission is fulfilled through the provision of low-cost and/or free programs with a long-range goal of enriching the economic conditions of households in Papakōlea.

PCDC Board of Directors

PCDC is governed by a six-member Board of Directors representative of Papakōlea, Kalāwahine and Kewalo Hawaiian homestead communities.

Kuʻuipo Enos, President
Jon Matsuoka, Vice President
Richard Pedrina, Secretary
Samuel Kaina, Director
Teresa Makuakane-Dreschel, Director