Coming Full Circle in Foster Care

As a former youth in foster care, Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Elizabeth Lugo has come full circle helping foster parents and youth. Today she is a staff member of CCH’s Statewide Resource Families Program team that helps license adult foster parents.

CCH Neighbor Island Leadership Councils Help Further CCH’s Mission

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s neighbor island leadership councils for Hawai‘i Island and Maui were established last month to help further the mission of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i in its respective community. Our Neighbor Island Community Offices and Leadership Councils are an essential part of our mission in serving people in need. The CCH Community Offices assist families and individuals in need by …

CCH Champions Housing Issues During the Legislative Session

Helping Hawai‘i residents obtain and keep housing that is safe, clean, and affordable is a key goal of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Housing and Referral Programs. Some of the critical issues we support are: Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RHRF), which channels funds into low-income rental development. This fund is a major viable way Hawai‘i can increase its inventory of critically-needed truly …

Catholic Charities Hawai‘I Partners With AARP and Goodwill for Free Tax Preparation Services for Seniors and Clients

Catholic Charities Hawai’i (CCH) is teaming up with two prominent non-profit organizations, AARP and Goodwill, to provide tax assistance for Hawaii seniors and CCH housing clients. Hawai‘i seniors and other community members who need expert assistance with preparing their 2018 tax returns by the April 15 federal tax deadline have two Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) locations available to them, thanks …