Sound of Connection.

In April, Hear 4 Hope proudly celebrated one year of amplifying awareness and building community around hearing loss. What started as a personal mission has grown into a statewide initiative focused on fostering meaningful support, dismantling stigma, and pushing for more inclusive systems.

Working closely with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) to represent Hawaii's hearing loss community, Hear 4 Hope is working to elevate local voices and champion the need for better access, education, and equity in hearing health — especially for those who have been historically underserved.

In just one year, Hear 4 Hope has:

• Established the HOPE Support Group, offering a safe and welcoming space for individuals to connect, share personal experiences, and build resilience together.

• Sparked community conversations around the broader impacts of hearing loss, including social isolation, cognitive decline, and the barriers created by communication inequities.

• Advocated for earlier, more meaningful intervention, and systems that center empathy, dignity, and culturally responsive care.

As the organization looks ahead, Hear 4 Hope plans to deepen partnerships across the public health and nonprofit sectors, strengthen its educational outreach, and continue uplifting the voices of those living with hearing loss across the islands.