News and Press Releases

HILO, HAWAI’I (August 15, 2018) – Catholic Charities Hawai’i’s Hilo Community Office received a $2,500 donation last week from the Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation to aid residents affected by the recent volcanic eruptions. Since beginning its efforts in May to aid victims of the recent Kaua‘i floods and the ongoing Hawai‘i Island volcanic activity, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has received …

HONOLULU, HI (July 25, 2018) – Since beginning its efforts in May to aid victims of the recent Kaua‘i floods and the ongoing Hawai‘i Island volcanic activity, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has received a $200,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to assist the victims of the flood disaster on Kaua‘i and grants of $252,000 from Hawaii Community Foundation …

In the heart of Kalihi, CCH’s Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) is humming with activity this summer! In addition to the numerous classes and activities, we held our second annual E-Waste Recycling Drive on July 14 and collected several truckloads of ewaste, a mountain of HI5 recyclables, boxes of clothing and non-perishable food items and more! All proceeds from redeemable …

KAHULUI, HAWAI‘I (July 9, 2018) – Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) last month completed a purchase of a 3.86-acre site in downtown Kahului from Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. The property will be used for its proposed Kahului Lani senior affordable rental housing development on Maui. The 165-unit senior affordable rental complex will be built in two phases at the site bordered by Kane, …

(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 …