Our Mission
We help small businesses and community move from idea to reality
Anahola Marketplace is one of several initiatives of the Homestead Community Development Corporation (HCDC).
Each initiative is created to address real community needs through practical programs, resources, and opportunities that help individuals, families, and local businesses build stronger foundations for the future.
Together, these efforts provide meaningful support while encouraging greater stability, independence, and opportunity within the communities they serve. HCDC takes a thoughtful, long-term approach to its work, recognizing that meaningful progress comes from understanding local needs and developing programs that can continue to make a difference over time.
From supporting local businesses and creating affordable housing to investing in youth, families, education, and community development, HCDC’s initiatives are rooted in strengthening local communities. This work takes many forms, but each effort is connected by a shared purpose: helping local people build, grow, and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Each initiative contributes in its own way while remaining part of a larger vision centered on resilience, self-sufficiency, and lasting positive change.
Anahola Marketplace is one of several initiatives of the Homestead Community Development Corporation (HCDC).
Each initiative is created to address real community needs through practical programs, resources, and opportunities that help individuals, families, and local businesses build stronger foundations for the future.
Together, these efforts provide meaningful support while encouraging greater stability, independence, and opportunity within the communities they serve. HCDC takes a thoughtful, long-term approach to its work, recognizing that meaningful progress comes from understanding local needs and developing programs that can continue to make a difference over time.
From supporting local businesses and creating affordable housing to investing in youth, families, education, and community development, HCDC’s initiatives are rooted in strengthening local communities. This work takes many forms, but each effort is connected by a shared purpose: helping local people build, grow, and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Each initiative contributes in its own way while remaining part of a larger vision centered on resilience, self-sufficiency, and lasting positive change.
Creating Lasting Impact
We believe in growing at the pace of community and building things that last.
Our Mission in Action
HCDC’s work extends beyond Anahola Marketplace through programs and initiatives focused on housing, economic opportunity, education, youth, and community.
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.
Anahola Thrift Store
A community social enterprise accepting donated clothing, household goods, furniture and other items while providing affordable shopping for the community.
Anahola Youth Center
Youth leadership, sports and organized programming creating opportunities for keiki living within the Anahola homestead community.
DTDA
The Develop the Developer Academy (DTDA) is a program empowering local residents and families with the knowledge and skills to develop small-scale real estate projects while supporting future housing and job creation.
Kumu Camp
An 8-acre nonprofit campground at Anahola Bay offering campsites, bungalows, yurts and a pavilion for family gatherings. The campground was built by Native Hawaiian families and volunteers, to create a family friendly camping facility on our tribal trust lands.
West Kauaʻi Enterprise Center
The West Kauai Enterprise Center is a 3-acre parcel with a facility operated to support west Kauai homestead meetings, events, gatherings, and economic opportunities.
Together, AMP and HCDC’s other initiatives advance a shared mission:
Expanding affordable housing opportunities, creating local economic growth, investing in our youth and strengthening the communities and families we serve.
Contact ikaika@hawaiianhomesteads.org to inquire about the next cohort of The Develop the Developer Academy!
Owned and operated by a Native Hawaiian non-profit, the Homestead Community Development Corporation (HCDC).
4523 Ioane Rd, Anahola, HI 96703
Owned and operated by a Native Hawaiian non-profit, the Homestead Community Development Corporation (HCDC).
