News and ViewsDecember 11, 2025

Spectrum’s Support Brings Digital Resources to Hawaiian Families

Key Takeaways:

The Spectrum Community Center Assist program helps families access technology and learning resources across the Company’s footprint.
Spectrum’s philanthropic support for Hawaii’s ALU LIKE community center has led to more than 5,000 residents participating in job training programs.

On the west side of Oahu, ALU LIKE, a local nonprofit, has turned its community center into an environment that feels like home. The organization serves as an educational hub where families gather to learn and access technology. Community members can develop new skills, participate in job training programs and connect with mentors and neighbors.

That sense of community is at the heart of everything Spectrum does. The Company boosts ALU LIKE’s efforts through Spectrum Community Center Assist (SCCA), a philanthropic program that improves community centers across its footprint. By providing financial support, laptops and high-speed 1-Gig Internet, Spectrum helps the organization create a space built on the Hawaiian value of togetherness. ALU LIKE is a place for everyone; it’s where children learn to read, grandparents send their first emails and families join cultural events that bring everyone together.

“ALU LIKE provides access to the internet and technology. Spectrum’s support allows ALU LIKE to bridge the digital barrier, making sure families can connect locally and beyond.”
Valerie Manoa, ALU LIKE teacher

Spectrum’s philanthropic efforts make a difference across the community every day. Since 2022, the Company’s partnership with ALU LIKE has resulted in:

More than $200,000 in grants and in-kind contributions.
Over 5,000 community members participating in job training.
725 individuals earning credentials in fields like accounting, education and nursing.
890 community members accepting new jobs.

“Pelina, or relationship building, runs deep in Hawaiian culture. It’s not just about knowing someone; it’s about helping and supporting each other in meaningful ways,” said Valerie. “ALU LIKE is more than just a place to work – it’s a village where students, families and community members come together, build relationships and access resources that might be unavailable elsewhere.”

ALU LIKE is just one example of how Spectrum is strengthening communities across its footprint by expanding digital access and creating unlimited opportunities.

More about Spectrum Community Center Assist can be found here.