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 […]
Providing Housing Assistance at Our Family Assistance Center
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i offers many housing programs providing transitional housing, permanent housing placement, counseling, financial assistance, case management, employment training, budgeting and tenant education. Learn more about how one of these programs, the Family Assessment Center, assists unsheltered families in Central Honolulu. https://youtu.be/TpAfwtLzAhs The Family Assessment Center is just one of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s housing […]
Supporting Foster Youth Through Our Hale Malama Program
Hale Malama is a specialized foster care program offered by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i. This program is for infants and toddlers with complex health care needs. Resource caregiver, Janine, works with babies who need a safe and nurturing home while also providing mentorship and visits to birth families. “The night before I met my daughter’s biological […]
Celebrating Our 73rd Anniversary!
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i celebrates 73 years of serving our community. We’d like to take the time to thank our countless supporters. We are truly grateful for the many gifts you’ve shared with us over the years- monetary, in-kind donations and your time. A very warm mahalo to our donors, volunteers, community partners and others in […]
Three Maryknoll Sisters From New York Move to Honolulu 73 Years Ago
It was the tumultuous 40s, an era riddled with war and economic depression that created uncertainty and a strong need for social services in Hawaii. It was during this time that Bishop Sweeney invited three Maryknoll Sisters from New York to Honolulu. It was because of their “yes” to help our community, that in 1947 […]
