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 …
Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund of Hawai‘i Community Foundation Provides Grant to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
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. …
Kāhala Nui Residents Donate Nearly $50,000 to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to Benefit Seniors
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 …
Support Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on #GivingTuesdayNow
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 …
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Gives $100,000 Grant to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to Assist Those Financially Impacted by COVID-19 Situation
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 …
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to Continue Operations as an Essential Public Service
HONOLULU (March 24, 2020) – Catholic Charities Hawai‘i will continue to provide many of its programs and services as an essential public service as designated by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s emergency “stay at home, work at home” order. In his …
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Clients Need to Make Appointments in Advance of Office Visitations
HONOLULU (March 19, 2020) – Due to health and safety precautions because of the evolving COVID-19 situation, all clients of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) will be required to schedule an appointment via email or phone in advance of meeting with …
A message from our President & CEO Rob Van Tassell regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Friends, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected life as we know it and its impact has reached our local shores. The work that we do today at Catholic Charities Hawaii is needed more than ever. The families and individuals …
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) to Close Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Due To COVID-19 Precautions
HONOLULU (March 16, 2020) – Due to health and safety precautions because of the evolving COVID-19 situation, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) will close its Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) in Kalihi beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice. Serving …
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Partners with AARP and Goodwill for Free Tax Preparation Services for Seniors and Clients
Due to the current health crisis of coronavirus (COVID-19), free tax preparation services for all three CCH locations: Ching Campus in Makiki, Lanakila Multi-Purpose Center in Kalihi and their Kona office, have been suspended until further notice. For more information …