Boy Wong
UNCLE BOY WONG
Board Member, E Komo Mai No Ka ‘Oi Hale
HIGHLIGHTS
- Born in Hilo, Worked in Construction, Coached/Taught High School Girls Softball over 28 years. Ran Championship Men’s Softball League and Fundraising events for League & High School for uniforms, shoes & travel.
- Long Time Friendship with Uncle Robert’s Awa Club, Family & Community.
- Diagnosed with Kidney Disease 2021 and goes 3 times a week for 4-5 hour Dialysis treatment. Lost relatives to the same illness and is devoted to supporting others through this hereditary epidemic amongst native Hawaiians.
- Board member of Puna District charity E Komo Mai No Ka Oi Hale (Welcome to The Best House) and presently concentrating on Kalapana/Uncle Robert’s Sovereign Property area with Charity Fundraising events.
- Heading up a 3-mile Kidney Disease Family Fun Walk and Family Fishing Tournament. Also working on Uncle Boy’s Huts to support local tourism, a charity Golf Outing for The Best House and a March 21st concert fundraiser for a new roof at Uncle Robert’s Awa Club.
History
William (Boy) Wong, Born at Hilo Hospital on The Big Island of Hawaii & raised in Kalapana/Puna District. He became close friends with Uncle Robert Keli‘iho‘omalu ‘Ohana/Family. Boy befriended Robert’s son, Sam Keli‘iho‘omalu and their entire family of 11 children while experiencing their lifestyle, family friends, heritage & Home, centered on the community meeting place at Uncle Roberts Awa Club – Kalapana.
Since witnessing the 1983 volcanic lava devastation of Kalapana’s glorious black sand beaches, surrounding areas & the Puna District in general, William has been determined to bring Kalapana back to its original beauty, historic value & greatness prior to the volcanic devastation, while assisting Uncle Robert’s family & friends. Uncle Robert’s philosophy was simply Aloha (love), ‘Ohana (family) & Acceptance for all.
William worked in construction & coached women’s softball at Pahoa High & Keaua High while also running a men’s championship softball team throughout the Hawaiian Islands. He often ran fundraisers for the girl’s and men’s softball league, helping to raise resources for uniforms, equipment & travel expenses while donating efforts to the community.
William was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease in 2021 and currently attends dialysis 3 times a week for 4-5 hours each day in Hilo. Kidney Disease is a hereditary epidemic amongst native Hawaiians and Boy remains a devoted advocate for Kidney Disease Awareness & chairs multiple fundraising events for the E Komo Mai No Ka ‘Oi Hale (Welcome to The Best House) 501(c)3 non profit organization ( thebesthouse.org ), as well as for Uncle Robert’s Awa Club & Band, Kalapana, Puna District & Hawaii overall.
Most recently William orchestrated the 1st Annual 3 mile ”Family Fun Walk” for kidney disease awareness. The walk also serves as a memorial for the families who have lost loved ones to this disease. He is also involved with a charity Family Fishing Tournament with his long time friend Bulla & The First Annual Golf Tournament for The Best House charity organization.
William remains an active board member for this charity and a living testament to Aloha and ‘Ohana.
The Best House Projects
Nestled in the lava fields of Kalapana on Hawai‘i Island, E Komo Mai No Ka ‘Oi Hale—Welcome to The Best House—stands as a grassroots, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to forging generational opportunities for the people of Puna District.
As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we work to uplift the families of the region by designing and delivering projects across four foundational pillars: Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education Programs, and Heritage Preservation.
THE BEST HOUSE
BUILT TO LAST
Community Infrastructure forms the backbone of The Best House's mission to create enduring spaces that serve Puna's resilient families for generations.
We focus on strengthening and sustaining essential community facilities—through thoughtful renovations, resilient builds, and protective upgrades tailored to our volcanic environment—so gathering places, venues, and shared resources remain strong and accessible no matter what challenges arise.
From supporting the preservation of cherished hubs like Uncle Robert's Awa Club with initiatives such as our current roofing effort, we ensure that the physical foundations of connection, culture, and daily life in Puna are built to last, fostering safety, pride, and longevity for our ‘ohana.
THE BEST HOUSE
THRIVING BUSINESS
Economic Development at The Best House is about planting seeds for self-sufficiency and prosperity that grow deep roots in Puna's unique soil.
We empower local families and entrepreneurs by fostering opportunities for sustainable businesses, skill-building, resource access, and collaborative ventures that honor the land and its people.
Whether through supporting community markets, home-based enterprises, or initiatives that turn local talents and resources into thriving livelihoods, we work to reduce barriers, spark innovation, and create pathways to financial stability—helping Puna families not just survive, but flourish economically in harmony with our island home.
THE BEST HOUSE
FUTURE LEARNING
Education Programs embody our commitment to nurturing the next generation of Puna leaders through hands-on, culturally grounded learning that prepares keiki and families for a bright future.
We design and deliver accessible workshops, mentorship opportunities, skill-building sessions, and youth-focused initiatives that blend practical knowledge with Hawaiian values—covering everything from environmental stewardship and traditional practices to modern tools for success.
By investing in "Future Learning," we empower our ‘ohana to dream big, adapt resiliently, and carry forward the wisdom of the past while building the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's world.
THE BEST HOUSE
LIVE ON FOREVER
Heritage Preservation is the living heartbeat of The Best House, dedicated to safeguarding and perpetuating the rich cultural legacy of Kalapana and Puna so it endures "Live On Forever" for generations to come.
Rooted in the spirit of Uncle Robert Keli‘iho‘omalu and spaces like Uncle Robert's Awa Club—where music, stories, ‘awa, and connection have long gathered the community—we advance initiatives that protect sacred sites, revive traditions, document mo‘olelo, and create opportunities for cultural transmission through events, teachings, and collaborative efforts.
In doing so, we honor our ancestors, strengthen cultural identity, and ensure that the aloha, kuleana, and mana of Puna remain vibrant and unbroken.