Meet Our Neighbor Island Leadership Council Chairs
Our Neighbor Island Leadership Councils provide a critical role in the advancement of the mission of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and its statewide service development and advocacy efforts. Members also assist CCH in building bridges with community partners, supporters and resources to enhance the organization’s fund development and program services. We thank all of our community […]
National Social Work Month
Social workers provide essential services and this month, we celebrate the critical work they do in strengthening and mending the fabric of our community. CCH employs 15 licensed social workers who advocate for our community, meet with families and individuals, provide assistance to many in our community and offer therapeutic support in a variety of […]
Create a Legacy through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Circle of Hope Society
Betty Lou Larson worked at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) for nearly 30 years. “I believe in Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and its work and know as the future unfolds they will be there to identify and work on solutions for the most vulnerable in our society.” Social justice and creating a Hawai‘i where everyone has a […]
New 2021 Board Member Spotlight
Our board members help to advance the mission of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to serve the neediest in our community. They bring their perspectives, expertise and experience to CCH. We thank our current board members for their continued support and welcome the following new members: Shannon Alivado Director of Government Relations for Hawaiian Electric Company leads […]
CCH successfully handled millions in COVID-19 rental assistance requests
During the 2020 holidays, while many were taking time off to enjoy the season, a team at Catholic Charities Hawaii worked long days, seven days a week to make sure that Hawaii renters got the assistance they needed during the pandemic. Led by Stella Wong, vice president for programs, and Jillian Okamoto, division administrator for […]
Mahalo to All Who Donated During the Holidays
As we navigated the pandemic, the 2020 holiday season came alive with the blessings of donors, volunteers and staff who made Thanksgiving and Christmas special for struggling families, kupuna and individuals in the community. The unwavering commitment offered by the CCH ohana of staff, board, supporters, communtiy partners and volunteers created safely planned events, meaningful […]
Providing Rental Assistance to Those in Need
Catholic Charities Hawaii has been involved with two state rent relief programs for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, In early September, the State of Hawaii initiated the Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP) to provide much needed financial help for renters and homeowners severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catholic Charities Hawaii was […]
CCH to Provide Additional Rent Relief Through New State Assistance Program
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I (January 6, 2021) – Catholic Charities Hawaii and the State of Hawaii announced today the launch of a new rent relief program that will begin accepting applications next week. The Rent Assistance and Mediation Program (RAMP) will provide assistance for Hawai‘i renters who have experienced a reduction in income because of unemployment or a […]
State Rental Assistance Program
In early September, the State of Hawaii started the Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program to provide much needed financial help for renters and homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catholic Charities Hawaii was given the opportunity to help administer the program funded by the federal CARES Act. Acutely aware of the anxiety and stress […]
Heroes and Helpers Event Reaches Out to Keiki in Need
Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Annual Shop with a Cop event looked very different this year at the Hilo Target Store. Due to COVID-19 the event pivoted to a drive-thru, contactless affair and was renamed “Heroes and Helpers, held this past Saturday, December 5 to bring together 63 children and their families who are facing hardships. The […]
