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2024 “Giving Tuesday” Challenge with Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation!

As we reflect on the spirit of giving, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible support on Giving Tuesday. First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation for their partnership. Their commitment to matching all online gifts made to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Giving Tuesday, up to […]

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 […]

Ward Senior Giving Trees

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. From now through December 15, visit the Senior Giving Trees at Ward Village in Kaka‘ako to select an ornament labeled with a “wish” and purchase a meaningful gift for a […]

Light the World Giving Machines Hawai’i Island

Bringing the Spirit of Giving to Hilo for the First Time  with the Light the World Giving Machines We are excited to announce the arrival of the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo! This is the first time the Giving Machines will be on Hawai‘i Island, providing the community […]

Denise Iseri-Matsubara to Head Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation

Denise Iseri-Matsubara to Head Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has named Denise Iseri-Matsubara as executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC), the non-profit’s development arm responsible for developing and managing affordable housing complexes statewide for the organization. “We are thrilled to have Denise join our organization at a time […]

A Transition of Leadership at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

After five transformative years with the organization, Catholic Charities Hawai’i (CCH) President and CEO Rob Van Tassell will retire on January 6, 2025. Last month, the CCH Board of Directors selected CCH Chief Operating Officer Tina Andrade to succeed him as the first female and Native Hawaiian leader of the organization. Van Tassell leaves behind […]

Answering The Call For Affordable Housing

With affordable housing being the number one priority in our state, CEO and president Rob Van Tassell was on HINow Daily last week to discuss our organization’s latest housing projects. Following the recent completion of our 300-unit Meheula Vista affordable rental project in Mililani Mauka, our next planned housing construction is Hale Pilina, a 178-unit […]

Catholic Charities USA’s Annual Conference in Oklahoma City

Catholic Charities USA’s (CCUSA) Annual Conference Gathering was held this year in Oklahoma City. Themed “Our Call to Mission”, the event welcomed nearly 600 delegates from Catholic Charities member organizations nationwide. CCH’s CEO Rob Van Tassell and COO Tina Andrade attended the weeklong event that underscored the critical role of Catholic Charities in addressing poverty, […]

AUW Community Campaign Kick-Off

The CCH Ohana joined Aloha United Way and community partners to kick off the new campaign year at this month’s kick-off rally and sign-waving held in downtown Honolulu.  CCH is a proud AUW partner agency!  If you’d like to support CCH through AUW, our partner number is 96130.