Mrs. Jane S. Higa Honored as 2024 Volunteer of the Year

The Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center is honored to recognize Mrs. Jane S. Higa as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Her dedication, hard work, and service over the past 28 years have made a lasting impact on our community! Mrs. Higa has been with the Center since 1996 — nearly 30 years of incredible service. Over the years, she has volunteered […]
2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Kahului Event Spreads Holiday Cheer to Maui’s Youth

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kahului Target Store, and various first responders brought holiday cheer to Maui children this weekend at its second annual Target “Heroes and Helpers” event. Approximately 70 keiki, teens, and families were partnered at the Kahului Target store with members of the Hawaii National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, U.S. Army, Maui County, Kaiser Permanente, Maui Health and AMR paramedics. […]
Bringing Holiday Joy to the 2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Hilo Event

Bringing gifts and holiday joy to area teens and young children, Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH), Hilo TARGET Store, and various first responder agencies held its fourth annual “Heroes and Helpers” event this morning. This year’s event at the Target Hilo store had a total of 50 young participants. With this year’s focus primarily with keiki […]
Maryknoll School Hosts its 4th Annual “A Noblesse Oblige Christmas”

‘Tis the reason to be jolly! Maryknoll School held its 4th annual “A Noblesse Oblige Christmas” community event this weekend, a family-friendly holiday celebration featuring student music and drama performances, food and drinks, fun games and activities for the keiki, and family photos with Santa. In the spirit of the school’s motto, Noblesse Oblige (“to whom much is given, much is expected”), the event also […]
2024 “Giving Tuesday” Challenge with Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation!

As we reflect on the spirit of giving, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible support on Giving Tuesday. First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation for their partnership. Their commitment to matching all online gifts made to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Giving Tuesday, up to […]
Creating Holiday Smiles at the 2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Event on Oahu

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kaneohe TARGET Store in Windward Mall, Honolulu Police Department and other first responders held its “Heroes and Helpers” event on Oahu to bring joy to 40 area keiki. This special event brings much needed joy to teens and young children during the holidays, while fostering positive relationships between the youth and law […]
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving filled with love, peace, and joy. 🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i!
Ward Senior Giving Trees

In partnership with Ward Village, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i is helping to make this holiday season special for seniors through Ward’s annual Senior Giving Tree Project. From now through December 15, visit the Senior Giving Trees at Ward Village in Kaka‘ako to select an ornament labeled with a “wish” and purchase a meaningful gift for a […]
Light the World Giving Machines Hawai’i Island

Bringing the Spirit of Giving to Hilo for the First Time with the Light the World Giving Machines We are excited to announce the arrival of the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo! This is the first time the Giving Machines will be on Hawai‘i Island, providing the community […]
Denise Iseri-Matsubara to Head Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation

Denise Iseri-Matsubara to Head Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has named Denise Iseri-Matsubara as executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC), the non-profit’s development arm responsible for developing and managing affordable housing complexes statewide for the organization. “We are thrilled to have Denise join our organization at a time […]