News and Press Releases from Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
KAHULUI, MAUI (July 1, 2020) – Catholic Charities Hawai’i recently welcomed the first tenants of its new Kahului Lani senior affordable housing complex on Maui. The first phase of the 165-unit senior affordable rental complex is located along Kane Street …
LIHUE, KAUAI (May 6, 2020) — Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund of Hawai‘i Community Foundation has provided a grant to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) to assist Kaua‘i residents suffering financially from the COVID-19 situation. …
HONOLULU (May 5, 2020) – Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) recently received a donation of $46,290 from residents of the Kāhala Nui life plan community. The Kāhala Nui donation was made through Aloha United Way (AUW) to provide support to community …
During the last six weeks, we have seen an exponential growth in need from our community. Through job and income loss, isolation and overall stress, there have also been many stories of human kindness and generosity. As we continue to …
LIHUE, KAUAI (April 15, 2020) – Financial assistance for Kaua‘i residents suffering severe financial hardships from the COVID-19 situation is now available through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH), thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. CCH received a …
