Building Hope Together
Impactful Stories of Change

Meet Baby Ruben, a Little Boy with a Big Heart
Ruben was born with severe cardiac issues, requiring three heart surgeries. His journey began in the Hale Mālama foster care program, where he found love

Journey to U.S. Citizenship: A Story of Support and Gratitude
Araceli Melendez, a 74-year-old Filipino immigrant, spent 38 years teaching Math and English at high schools in the Philippines before moving to Hawaiʻi with her

Blessing of the Maui Support Center
This past Friday, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Maui Support Center received its blessing, with Reverend Monsignor Terrence “Terry” Watanabe leading the ceremony. Local community leaders came

The Lanakila Forever Young Tappers: Dancing Through Life, Defying Age
At the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC), a group of senior women is defying age through the art of tap dancing. Led by the passionate

Festive Cheer at the LMPSC Christmas Party
This year’s Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center Christmas Party brought together over 350 kupuna from across the island. Held at the Ala Moana Hotel, this long-standing

A Morning of Fun and Giving at the 2024 “Shop with a Cop” Kona Event
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i partnered with the Hawai‘i Police Department for the annual Shop with a Cop holiday program at the Kona Walmart. This heartwarming tradition

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

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

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