News and Press Releases

(May 10, 2018) – In the wake of the Kaua‘i floods and volcanic activity on Hawai‘i Island, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) is asking the public for monetary donations that will go directly to temporary housing or necessary repairs for those affected on both islands. Donations and related funding will help Kaua‘i flood victims with temporary supplemental housing subsidies and support …

Gather your friends and family to support Catholic Charities Hawaii’s team at this year’s Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk! Sign up as a walker (fees vary per island) or donate to Catholic Charities Hawaii.

The Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk is a statewide event that supports local charities. Participants along with their friends and family, set out on a fun-filled walking event with food, special goodies and entertainment along the way.

Volunteers have always been an integral part of Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. The Center offers recreation, education, and social interaction to nearly 2,000 members. The seniors share that they play, learn and give back to the Center as volunteers. A volunteer appreciation event for the members was held at our Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center on April 18, …

Earlier this month, Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation dedicated its second phase of Meheula Vista, an affordable rental housing development for seniors in Mililani Mauka on ‘Oahu. The event also celebrated the blessing and groundbreaking of the third phase of the project. Meheula Vista provides low-income seniors with an affordable permanent living option, offering complementary amenities so residents can “age …

The Friends of Catholic Charities Next Gen (FCC Next Gen) works to inspire, engage, build awareness and support toward the good work of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s programs in the community. This past week the group held a pau hana reception at The Townhomes at the Collection and Drybar Hawaii in Kakaako. Guests enjoyed pupus, complimentary hair styling and connected with …

HONOLULU (February 8, 2018) – Hawai‘i seniors and other community members who need expert assistance with preparing their 2017 tax returns by the April 17 federal tax deadline have two Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) locations available to them, thanks to the collaborative efforts of CCH and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation …

With the holiday season now over, we’d like to thank all of our donors and volunteers that helped bring joy to those in need. Your generosity is needed year-round. Please continue to help CCH help others. Mahalo to our holiday donors and volunteers! We may have missed some of our angels on this list, but please know that we are …

The topic of homelessness is something that Kathleen “Letti” Fierro is familiar with because she has lived it. As a child, Letti’s mother battled drug addiction while raising three children, Letti and her two siblings. Originally from California, they came to Hawaii looking for a new start with family who were living here. Letti shares that this year, her mother …