Building Hope Together
Impactful Stories of Change
A Story of Hope and Recovery
The Resilience of the Akiona Ohana after the Lahaina Wildfire On August 8th, the Lahaina wildfire tore through the community, leaving nothing but devastation in
The Bridge to Re-entry: A Story of Community and Hope
At the Kauaʻi Catholic Charities office, a powerful gathering took place as people from all walks of life came together to support those re-entering society after
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
