News and Press Releases

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …