Foundation Matters offers unique programs and workshops for children and parents.

Foundation Matters prioritizes the safety and well-being of all children by implementing strict safety protocols, conducting background checks on staff and volunteers, and maintaining a secure and child-friendly environment.

Foundation Matters hires qualified educators with experience in early childhood education. Our staff undergoes continuous training and professional development to ensure they provide the highest quality of care and education for your child.

Foundation Matters values parent involvement and offers workshops, events, and volunteer opportunities to engage parents in their child's learning journey. We believe that strong partnerships between parents and educators are essential for a child's success.

Foundation Matters emphasizes social and emotional learning and provides resources such as mindfulness activities, conflict resolution strategies, and positive behavior support to help children develop essential skills for life.

Foundation Matters believes in the power of nature to enhance learning and offers regular outdoor activities, nature walks, gardening, and farm visits to connect children with the natural world and foster a love for the environment.

Foundation Matters offers a range of enrichment activities, including art, music, drama, yoga, cooking, and science experiments, to stimulate creativity, curiosity, and exploration in children.

Foundation Matters promotes healthy eating habits and physical activity through nutrition education, cooking classes, and outdoor activities.

Foundation Matters recognizes that each child is unique and may have different learning styles, abilities, and interests. We provide personalized attention, differentiated instruction, and flexible learning opportunities to accommodate diverse needs and ensure that every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Foundation Matters believes in nurturing creativity and critical thinking skills in children through hands-on activities, problem-solving challenges, and open-ended exploration. We provide opportunities for children to express themselves creatively through art, music, drama, and imaginative play, encouraging them to think independently, explore new ideas, and develop innovative solutions to problems.

The creation of Foundation Matters was inspired by our frustration with the limitations of the current education system, which basically ignores the importance of a holistic approach. Foundation Matters was created to work directly with youth and parents to empower them to succeed in life by tapping on a number of tools, including academics, emotional intelligence, mental health, nutrition, and wellness.

Foundation Matters has a unique holistic approach based on extensive research as a basis for everything we do. By leveraging the experience, knowledge, and passion of Dr. Karla Garjaka, its founder, Foundation Matters takes an innovative approach to its content, be it delivered via events, workshops, or online classes.

Foundation Matters is actively raising funds through local community fundraisers and seeking grants from state, federal, and private sectors

The proprietary LEARN methodology was created by Dr. Karla Garjaka and is the culmination of her 30 years of experience in education. It leverages the best available research (some of which was conducted directly by Dr. Karla herself) and distills her insights for early education in the five key pillars to empower our youth to become successful: L - Listening, E - Emotional Intelligence, A - Athletics, R - Reading, and N - Nutritional awareness.

Foundation Matters prioritizes hiring qualified educators, providing competitive salaries, and offering professional development opportunities. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of education and care.

Foundation Matters aims to spark the discussion about overhauling the current approach to education, making it more holistic, which will, in turn, allow our youth to become more successful. Ultimately, Foundation Matters wants to revolutionize the current approach to early school education.

Foundation Matters offers workshops and hands-on activities to involve parents as partners in their child's learning journey. The organization recognizes the importance of parental involvement in supporting children's education.

Foundation Matters seeks to create exceptional and differentiated learning opportunities that stimulate creativity, curiosity, and love; sparking the light for life!

You can support Foundation Matters by making a donation, volunteering your time and skills, attending fundraising events, or spreading awareness about the organization's mission and impact.

Foundation Matters was built from a holistic approach which, by definition, is already significantly more diverse and inclusive than any other educational approach out there. On top of it, inclusion and accessibility are in our DNA from the start based on the background experiences of its founder and board members. For us, it doesn't matter your gender, sexual orientation, skin color, country of origin, or physical limitation; what matters is that we help you develop a foundation that will enable you to succeed.

Foundation Matters utilizes various metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of its programs. These include student before and after survey, parent and teacher feedback. The organization will also conduct periodic assessments and surveys to gather data on program impact and make necessary adjustments

Foundation Matters is in the process of establishing partnerships with the following entities in Honolulu:

Foundation Matters prioritizes the safety and well-being of its participants by implementing strict safety protocols, conducting background checks on staff and volunteers, maintaining a secure and child-friendly environment, and providing ongoing training on child protection and emergency preparedness. The organization also promotes open communication and collaboration with parents and caregivers to address any concerns or issues promptly.

Foundation Matters aims to become a leading provider of education workshops, tools and events. The organization's long-term vision includes expanding its reach to serve more children and families, establishing partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions.

Foundation Matters is committed to transparency and accountability in all fundraising activities. We provide regular updates on fundraising progress, financial reports, and how funds are allocated to support our mission. Additionally, we welcome questions and feedback from donors to ensure trust and confidence in our organization. + We are also setting ourselves up to make all the information on donations freely available on our website. Effective in 2025, our 990’s will be available on our website, under the Financials Tab.