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 bring joy to 40 area keiki. This special event brings much needed joy to teens and young children during the holidays, while fostering positive relationships between the youth and law […]
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 its Maili Land Housing and Family Assessment Center. Free school supplies, backpacks, fun activities and services were provided to 65 children living at CCH’s Maili Land Housing and Family Assessment […]
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 the support, Jenny had difficulty controlling her emotions, impulses, and forming stable relationships. Her challenging behavior became a safety concern for her family, who were overwhelmed and didn’t know how […]
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 been working as a caregiver. Transitioning into this new reality was both challenging and deeply traumatic for her. Fortunately, she connected with Kupuna to Kamali‘i, a program of Catholic Charities […]
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, they rented a small apartment, with plans to save up for a larger place. Kekoa found employment, while Lani cared for their young children. Without warning, Kekoa was diagnosed with […]
The Kupuna to Kamalii (K2K) Program
A beaming group of youth gathered excitedly around a sunflower garden. Among them was Susie, a 12-year-old from Leeward O‘ahu. Her eyes sparkle with pride as she looks around the garden. Meanwhile her little sister Sandy can be heard counting, “…four, five, six, seven! Mr. Michael, we grew a ton of sunflowers!” Trauma can occur […]
Opening Santa’s Workshop on Kaua‘i
The Kauai Veterans Center was aglow with the warmth of the holiday spirit as Santa’s Workshop opened, bringing joy to individuals through the generosity of Catholic Charities Hawai’i, Hope Collective Church, and the Kaua’i Independent Food Bank. Families and individuals who may have been facing challenges during the holiday season were greeted with open arms, […]
‘Heroes and Helpers’ Bring Holiday Joy — and Gifts — to Keiki in Need
‘Heroes and Helpers’ bring holiday joy — and gifts — to keiki in need
Supportive Case Management Services at Hale Wai Vista
From our humble beginnings to today, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has been providing programs and resources to families and individuals throughout Hawaii. For the past ten years, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has been providing supportive case management services at Hale Wai Vista in Waianae, O‘ahu. Hale Wai Vista is an affordable housing complex with a community […]
A New Life Through the Family Assessment Center
For Destiny and her three young children, life has new meaning after finding the Family Assessment Center (FAC) in Kaka‘ako. In August, Destiny and her three children (ages 2,5 and 9) entered the Family Assessment Center after struggling with homelessness for nearly a year. The family moved to various homes and was at the mercy […]
