The LaFrance Foundation was founded in March of 2007 in memory of LaFrance Kapaka-Arboleda of Anahola, Kauai. This foundation was established to promote her passion for helping those less fortunate and encouraging the younger generation to follow their dreams.
The LaFrance Foundation, a (501c) (3) non-profit organization was founded in memory of Mrs. LaFrance Kapaka-Arboleda of Anahola, Kauai. Born on November 13, 1946, she was a respected cultural resource and very active in the Hawaiian community. LaFrance was dedicated to many public causes including building homes for underprivileged local residents and helping mothers with special needs children. She was a champion of the underprivileged and a defender of those who couldn’t defend themselves.
LaFrance passed away on March 29, 2006 at the age of 59 from pancreatic cancer. Shortly after, this foundation was established in her honor by her daughter to continue her passion for helping the less fortunate and encouraging higher education for the people of Kauai. Our organization is built upon the belief that children, aided by a financial and educational support system, will attain success at an early age and become confident, competent and caring individuals who will in turn give back to their community.
[April 10, 2010]
Place: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
Time: 7pm – 9pm
[March 1, 2008]
[March 29, 2008]
Place: Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, Kauai
Copyright the LaFrance Foundation 2007-2008
