Waikīkī Vista Opens for Local Families
We are honored to work with the city on this important program that helps get homeless families with young children off the streets and safely sheltered. Utilizing the Waikīkī Vista highrise building recently purchased by the city, our Hale ‘Imi Ola program temporarily provides these families a safe and secure residence. This allows parents to […]
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 […]
Hawai‘i’s Homelessness and Housing Conference
Earlier this month, CCH’s HARP team attended the Hawai‘i Homelessness and Housing Conference. This two-day event, hosted by Partners in Care, the Hawaiʻi Housing Affordability Coalition, and Bridging the Gap, served as a platform to address the challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity in Hawai’i. Thelma Akita-Kealoha, CCH Maui Community Office Director, shared her insights […]
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 […]
A Home that is Ours
Alex will always remember May 24, 2021 – the day he moved into his very first home with his daughter Hulali. Life certainly hasn’t always been full of happy milestones for Alex who spent a year being homeless, struggled with substance abuse and almost lost custody of his only daughter. He was recovering from an […]
First Tenants Move Into Kahului Lani Senior Affordable Housing Complex
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 across from the Kahului Foodland. A program of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, the project is being […]
