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 […]
Creating Holiday Smiles at the 2024 “Heroes and Helpers” Event on Oahu
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kaneohe TARGET Store in Windward Mall, Honolulu Police Department and other first responders held its “Heroes and Helpers” event on Oahu to bring joy to 40 area keiki. This special event brings much needed joy to teens and young children during the holidays, while fostering positive relationships between the youth and law […]
Māʻili Back to School
With public school students returning to classrooms this month, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and its Leeward Coast community partners held a Back to School Fair at its Maili Land Housing and Family Assessment Center. Free school supplies, backpacks, fun activities and services were provided to 65 children living at CCH’s Maili Land Housing and Family Assessment […]
A Journey of Healing with the Nā ‘Ohana Pūlama program
Jenny had a tough start in life due to early childhood trauma and prenatal drug exposure before she was adopted into a loving family. Despite the support, Jenny had difficulty controlling her emotions, impulses, and forming stable relationships. Her challenging behavior became a safety concern for her family, who were overwhelmed and didn’t know how […]
Pathways to Peace through the Kupuna to Kamali‘i Program
Mele, a senior, was homeless and living in her car. This arose after being evicted from the house she once called home, where she had been working as a caregiver. Transitioning into this new reality was both challenging and deeply traumatic for her. Fortunately, she connected with Kupuna to Kamali‘i, a program of Catholic Charities […]
