From Heart Surgery to Heartfelt Smiles: Meet Baby Ruben
Meet Baby Ruben, a little boy with a big heart. Ruben was born with severe cardiac issues, requiring three heart surgeries. His journey began in the Hale Mālama foster care program, where he found love and care with the Kaneshiro family. At first, the challenges were overwhelming. Ruben was fed through an G tube (gastrostomy […]
Journey to U.S. Citizenship: A Story of Support and Gratitude
Araceli Melendez, a 74-year-old Filipino immigrant, spent 38 years teaching Math and English at high schools in the Philippines before moving to Hawaiʻi with her husband in 2010. After years of waiting for their green cards, they were finally able to join their ʻohana in Hawaiʻi. Since then, Araceli has worked as a cashier at […]
Blessing of the Maui Support Center
This past Friday, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Maui Support Center received its blessing, with Reverend Monsignor Terrence “Terry” Watanabe leading the ceremony. Local community leaders came together to celebrate this new resource for our first responders. We understand that helping others can take a toll on your well-being. Located at St. Anthony School, the Maui Support Center […]
The Lanakila Forever Young Tappers: Dancing Through Life, Defying Age
At the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC), a group of senior women is defying age through the art of tap dancing. Led by the passionate Cheryl Feagins and assisted by Naomi Ferreira, the Forever Young Tappers have been meeting for over two years, guided by the belief that “We don’t stop tap dancing because we […]
Festive Cheer at the LMPSC Christmas Party
This year’s Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center Christmas Party brought together over 350 kupuna from across the island. Held at the Ala Moana Hotel, this long-standing festive tradition is the highlight of the year for many of our kupuna. The celebration featured performances from 15 clubs and groups, showcasing a wide range of talents, from traditional […]
A Morning of Fun and Giving at the 2024 “Shop with a Cop” Kona Event
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i partnered with the Hawai‘i Police Department for the annual Shop with a Cop holiday program at the Kona Walmart. This heartwarming tradition brought joy to 50 keiki and celebrated its 30th year of fostering connections between law enforcement and the community. This year’s event was supported by over 30 law enforcement officers, […]
Mrs. Jane S. Higa Honored as 2024 Volunteer of the Year
The Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center is honored to recognize Mrs. Jane S. Higa as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Her dedication, hard work, and service over the past 28 years have made a lasting impact on our community! Mrs. Higa has been with the Center since 1996 — nearly 30 years of incredible service. Over the years, she has volunteered […]
2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Kahului Event Spreads Holiday Cheer to Maui’s Youth
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kahului Target Store, and various first responders brought holiday cheer to Maui children this weekend at its second annual Target “Heroes and Helpers” event. Approximately 70 keiki, teens, and families were partnered at the Kahului Target store with members of the Hawaii National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, U.S. Army, Maui County, Kaiser Permanente, Maui Health and AMR paramedics. […]
Bringing Holiday Joy to the 2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Hilo Event
Bringing gifts and holiday joy to area teens and young children, Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH), Hilo TARGET Store, and various first responder agencies held its fourth annual “Heroes and Helpers” event this morning. This year’s event at the Target Hilo store had a total of 50 young participants. With this year’s focus primarily with keiki […]
Maryknoll School Hosts its 4th Annual “A Noblesse Oblige Christmas”
‘Tis the reason to be jolly! Maryknoll School held its 4th annual “A Noblesse Oblige Christmas” community event this weekend, a family-friendly holiday celebration featuring student music and drama performances, food and drinks, fun games and activities for the keiki, and family photos with Santa. In the spirit of the school’s motto, Noblesse Oblige (“to whom much is given, much is expected”), the event also […]
