Coffee Meet & Greet
Come to Tradition Coffee Roasters to enjoy free coffee & pastries and meet fellow guardians (veterans & first responders).
Hosted by Kenny Constantinides, a former firefighter and veteran who lives in Kailua, this is one of our new Guardian Revival Hawaii events. Community is important, and we’re excited to build connection within the guardian population on-island.
We’ll be gathering at Tradition Coffee Roasters, a local Windward Oahu cafe owned by a former FDNY firefighter who wanted to combine the camaraderie of drinking coffee together with Hawaii’s tradition of excellent coffee.
“In the firehouse, coffee brought us together. From our greatest accomplishments, to our most challenging days, the fresh aroma of a pot of coffee was the siren luring us into the kitchen. The laughter, bond and camaraderie of those memories are what inspires me to roast amazing coffee for you to enjoy.” – Tradition Coffee
WHO: Guardians only (military & first responders)
We welcome all guardians (active & former): Veterans, Active Military, Reserve, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents
WHEN: Saturday, April 21 @ 10 AM - 12 PM HT
WHERE: Tradition Coffee Roasters
905 Kalanianaʻole Highway #3201, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734
About Kenny
Kenny Constantinides is our Regional Director for Guardian Revival Hawaii and a veteran & former firefighter.
Kenny joined the military two weeks after high school and went on to spend 6 years at SEAL Team 3 with two deployments to the Middle East. He then joined the Santa Barbara City Fire Department and spent 8 years on the laddertruck, heavy rescue, and water rescue team.
Now based in Oahu with his family, Kenny enjoys time in nature, hiking, surfing, paddling, on the beach, and traveling. He leads our GR operations in Hawaii as well as online Wellness Wednesday gatherings with another former Navy SEAL.
“As a veteran and former first responder, I am honored to be able to bring those two communities together to improve the mental and physical well-being of guardians. I am excited to connect with other military & first responders on the island.”
Guardian Revival Hawaii
Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization chartered to revive and preserve the mental health and well-being of veterans and first responders — our guardians — at no cost to them.
Founded & based in the Hudson Valley, New York, we offer online and in-person programs for guardians. We now offer on-island events in Hawaii — primarily on Windward Oahu.
Outdoor Adventures: Explore the beautiful environment we live in, alongside your peers
Music: Join our monthly in-person jam session in Kailua
Family & Community Events: Meet up in-person for a BBQ, volleyball game, beach day, or other casual get-together with other guardians and our family & friends
Wellness: Mālama is important! Improve your physical & mental health with one of our yoga, mobility, meditation, and mindfulness sessions
Gatherings: An open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, or share what's on your mind