Despite all of the challenges they faced… they never gave up.
Lani and Kekoa, parents of seven children, never imagined they would face homelessness. Returning to Hawai‘i a few years ago to be closer to family, they rented a small apartment, with plans to save up for a larger place. Kekoa found employment, while Lani cared for their young children. Without warning, Kekoa was diagnosed with […]
The Kupuna to Kamalii (K2K) Program
A beaming group of youth gathered excitedly around a sunflower garden. Among them was Susie, a 12-year-old from Leeward O‘ahu. Her eyes sparkle with pride as she looks around the garden. Meanwhile her little sister Sandy can be heard counting, “…four, five, six, seven! Mr. Michael, we grew a ton of sunflowers!” Trauma can occur […]
Opening Santa’s Workshop on Kaua‘i
The Kauai Veterans Center was aglow with the warmth of the holiday spirit as Santa’s Workshop opened, bringing joy to individuals through the generosity of Catholic Charities Hawai’i, Hope Collective Church, and the Kaua’i Independent Food Bank. Families and individuals who may have been facing challenges during the holiday season were greeted with open arms, […]
‘Heroes and Helpers’ Bring Holiday Joy — and Gifts — to Keiki in Need
‘Heroes and Helpers’ bring holiday joy — and gifts — to keiki in need
Supportive Case Management Services at Hale Wai Vista
From our humble beginnings to today, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) has been providing programs and resources to families and individuals throughout Hawaii. For the past ten years, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has been providing supportive case management services at Hale Wai Vista in Waianae, O‘ahu. Hale Wai Vista is an affordable housing complex with a community […]
A New Life Through the Family Assessment Center
For Destiny and her three young children, life has new meaning after finding the Family Assessment Center (FAC) in Kaka‘ako. In August, Destiny and her three children (ages 2,5 and 9) entered the Family Assessment Center after struggling with homelessness for nearly a year. The family moved to various homes and was at the mercy […]
Transforming Lives Through Maili Land Transitional Housing Program
Born and raised in Nanakuli, Jontei and Robert faced many ups and downs. They had jobs and raised their children, but somewhere in between, challenges arose and substance abuse crept in. This eventually led them to a tent on the beach and their children being removed by Child Protective Services. During their efforts to cope […]
Aging in Place with Our Support
“We help our kupuna by exploring the range of benefits and resources available to them, including those provided by CCH, such as transportation, in-home support, housing assistance and more. It’s all geared toward giving seniors the opportunity to stay home and remain independent and engaged,” says Diane Terada, division administrator for community & senior services […]
A Better Life With CCH’s Housing First Program on Kauai
This wasn’t the way he pictured his life. And it came to a point where Gregory said, “I can’t do this anymore.” After living without adequate shelter on and off for years and mounting medical issues including heart disease, he received a referral to Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) on Kaua‘i. After working with his case […]
Providing Support to Those in Need in the Community
Camille Simon’s passion for social services started at an early age as she saw her parents struggle with their own vices. She experienced the effects of substance abuse and then later, homelessness. “Because I was impacted by all of those things at a young age, it created a huge passion in me to help others,” […]
