Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Helps Holiday Spirits Soar at the 2023 “Heroes and Helpers” Hilo Event
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Hilo TARGET Store, and various first responders held its third annual “Heroes and Helpers” event this morning to support and bring joy to our local community. Children were partnered with members of the Hawaii Police Department, Hawaii Fire Department, Hawaii Air National Guard, DLNR, and other agencies. Each youth was also given […]
“Giving Tuesday” Challenge with Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation!
With 2023’s Giving Tuesday taking place on November 28, we are excited that NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation has agreed to partner with CCH this year with a $10,000 matching gift challenge! All donations to CCH received on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (Giving Tuesday) will be matched by the Motiv8 Foundation up to $10,000! Double […]
2023 Light the World Giving Machines
Mahalo for joining us in spreading holiday cheer and make a positive impact in our community with the Light the World Giving Machines. Light the World Giving Machines, a project of the Church of Latter Day Saints, offers families and individuals a wonderful opportunity to support charities like Catholic Charities Hawai‘i who make a difference in the lives of […]
Ward Village Senior Giving Tree
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. There are 344 senior “wishes” that need to be met this year. From November 17 through December 10, visit the Senior Giving Trees at Ward Village in Kaka‘ako to select […]
Tina Andrade Featured in PBN’s “Executive Insight”
Our very own Tina Andrade, CCH’s Chief Operating Officer, was recently featured in Pacific Business News “Executive Insight” column, where she shared valuable insights into her role and the organization’s strategic vision. During the interview, Tina emphasized the initiatives led by CCH to improve both operational efficiency and community impact in Maui. As she delved […]
Hawai‘i’s Homelessness and Housing Conference
Earlier this month, CCH’s HARP team attended the Hawai‘i Homelessness and Housing Conference. This two-day event, hosted by Partners in Care, the Hawaiʻi Housing Affordability Coalition, and Bridging the Gap, served as a platform to address the challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity in Hawai’i. Thelma Akita-Kealoha, CCH Maui Community Office Director, shared her insights […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As we embrace Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Catholic Charities Hawai’i proudly joins the global movement to raise awareness about breast cancer screening and prevention. On “Wear Pink” day, our dedicated team donned pink attire to show solidarity with the millions of women worldwide affected by this disease. Breast cancer is a pressing global health issue, […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Catholic Charities Hawai’i proudly joins the movement by wearing purple to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 💜 Did you know that as many as 3 out of 4 Americans are aware of someone who has experienced domestic violence? It’s a startling statistic, and all too often, this issue goes unaddressed. Domestic violence takes many forms, […]
CCH’s Stella Wong Participates in the UN World Habitat Day Symposium
CCH’s Stella Wong, VP of Programs, participated in a discussion panel on how a cross-government approach is leading to progress in providing more housing for more people at the UN World Habitat Day Symposium. This Year’s theme is “Building Resilient Communities”.
CCH’s Betty Lou Larson Honored by Hawaii Appleseed
Hawaii Appleseed recently honored CCH’s Betty Lou Larson as their 2023 Outstanding Advocate. As a leader within the social justice community in Hawaii, Betty Lou has made it her life mission to advocate for the people of Hawaii on many housing, economic, and other key issues. Congratulations Betty Lou! #artists4appleseed #hiappleseed
