ALOHA
What is The Loving Purple Light?
The Loving Purple Light (LPL) is a Hawai'i-based organization founded by Denise C. Drake and dedicated to the promotion of well-being throughout the community. We are a program of the Pacific American Foundation, a 501(c)(3).
The Loving Purple Light is a guided relaxation practice designed to promote calm and focus for teachers and children in the classroom. The LPL relaxation practice was developed into a 32-page picture book by Denise C. Drake and illustrated by Francesco Orrazzini.
Our Mission
The Loving Purple Light supports core human values including empathy, integrity, compassion, neutrality, acceptance, forgiveness, positivity, and loving. LPL provides the experience of inner focus to find peace, calm, and loving, counteract anxiety and societal challenges, and encourage connection to each other and the broader world.
The Loving Purple Light is an expression of Aloha.
ALO-HA is the Hawaiian word for love, compassion, peace, mercy and kindness, rooted deeply in the breath of life and the spirit of connection. It goes beyond a simple greeting to embody a way of living that honors love as a natural, positive energy shared between people and the land. The word itself combines "alo," meaning to share, and "ha," meaning breath or life force, reminding us that love flows through presence and mutual care.
Our Programs
Latest News
The Loving Purple Light Partners with Mālama Afterschool at Waimanalo Elementary
Posted June 15, 2026
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Sharing The Loving Purple Light: The Contentment Foundation Workshop June 2026
Posted June 15, 2026
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Support the Mission
The Loving Purple Light is fiscally sponsored by the Pacific American Foundation. Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring calm, focus, loving, and emotional well-being to more schools and communities.
Your support provides:
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Teacher training programs
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Free digital resources for all
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School programs
Thank you to all of our early financial supporters including:
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The Zilber Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation
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The Awesome Foundation
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Go Fund Me Donors
Your donations help us expand this important work and make our programs accessible to more schools and community organizations.
Join the Movement
Ready to bring more calm, connection, and loving to your community?
For Teachers
Start using The Loving Purple Light in your classroom today with our free digital resources or explore our comprehensive training programs.
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For Schools
Implement LPL school-wide with our proven pilot program model, complete with teacher training and ongoing support.
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For Families
Access our free digital book and bring the practice of The Loving Purple Light into your home routines.
For Supporters
Join our mission through donations or by staying up to date with our social media for volunteer opportunities or becoming an Ambassador (coming soon).
Schools and programs that have integrated or experienced The Loving Purple Light include:
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Keolu Elementary
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Pope Elementary
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Kaʻelepulu Elementary
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Aikahi Elementary
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Enchanted Lake Elementary
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Kainalu Elementary
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Mālama Enrichment in Waimānalo El After School
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Ke Kula ʻo Piʻilani on Maui
Mahalo nui loa for supporting well-being in education.
Together, we can create more peaceful, focused learning environments where children and teachers thrive.