The Daniel K. Inouye Memorial Fund has been created at the Hawaii Community Foundation at the request of the senator’s widow, Irene Hirano Inouye, the foundation announced this morning.

The fund will continue to help the organizations and causes Inouye supported.

"All of us here at the Hawaii Community Foundation had the privilege of working closely with the senator and his staff, and witnessing the tremendous leadership and inspiration he provided to so many," said Kelvin Taketa, Hawaii Community Foundation president and CEO, in a statement.

Contributions can be made to the Daniel K. Inouye Fund, care of the Hawaii Community Foundation, 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI, 96813, or online.

http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/