"Palama football gave me confidence and a place to belong. The coaches believed in me, and the lessons I learned on the field have carried over into school and life. I’ll always be grateful for that experience."
Football Participant
Player
"I continue to coach football at Palama because of the history I have here and the deep connection I feel to this program. Watching the kids grow—not just as players, but as people—is what keeps me coming back. Seeing them succeed on the field and in life is the most rewarding part of coaching."
Coach Francis Gora
Coach
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Palama Settlement stands on the Native Hawaiian ancestral lands of Kapālama and Honolulu. We acknowledge that in 1893, Queen Liliʻuokalani yielded the Hawaiian Kingdom under duress to prevent bloodshed. We honor the generations of Kanaka Maoli whose knowledge systems and lifeways continue to steward the ʻāina, wai, and lewa, protecting the lāhui to this day. With a deep sense of kuleana, we integrate Indigenous values and traditions into our programs and services, fostering a community rooted in respect and resilience.
