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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
International Day of Peace The Catholic Charities Hawaii state-wide staff community recognized the International Day of Peace on September 21 via an online gathering; making personal pledges for global peace; and finding ways to rejuvenate and find peace within ourselves. Established in 1981 by the United Nations, Peace Day provides a globally shared day for all humanity...
National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for reflection and action to address this critical issue. If you or someone you know is grappling with thoughts of suicide, please remember that help is within reach. For those who may find themselves in crisis or for those who are concerned about a family...
SafeTALK Training: Free & Open to the Public Join us on September 13, 2023, for a free SafeTALK training at Catholic Charities Hawai'i (CCH). Taking place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the community hall, this training is part of our efforts during National Suicide Prevention Week (September 10-16, 2023) and highlights our Suicide...
