Building Hope Together
Impactful Stories of Change

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

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

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

Māʻili Back to School
With public school students returning to classrooms this month, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and its Leeward Coast community partners held a Back to School Fair at

A Journey of Healing with the Nā ‘Ohana Pūlama program
Jenny had a tough start in life due to early childhood trauma and prenatal drug exposure before she was adopted into a loving family. Despite

Pathways to Peace through the Kupuna to Kamali‘i Program
Mele, a senior, was homeless and living in her car. This arose after being evicted from the house she once called home, where she had

Despite all of the challenges they faced… they never gave up.
Lani and Kekoa, parents of seven children, never imagined they would face homelessness. Returning to Hawai‘i a few years ago to be closer to family,