OUR MISSION AND VISION
The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is a private nonprofit on a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaiʻi. From street outreach to emergency shelter, medical care, employment services, and permanent housing, every program connects to the next so no one falls through the cracks. We walk with people every step of the way from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
SHELTERS
Our emergency and specialty shelters served 1,348 people this year. Each one offers case management, meals, and a path toward stable housing.
SERVICES
Outreach, health care, case management, employment coaching, and detox — each service meets people where they are and moves them forward.
HOUSING
From Kahauiki Village to six kauhale communities, IHS provides permanent and transitional housing for families, veterans, and individuals.
OUR IMPACT
FY25 RESULTS
291594
MEALS SERVED ACROSS OUR SHELTERS AND SITES
1904
PEOPLE SERVED ACROSS ALL IHS SHELTER PROGRAMS
1790
INDIVIDUALS REACHED THROUGH OUTREACH AND RELOCATION
VOLUNTEER
THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR ORGANIZATION
Last year, 1,018 volunteers and 327 groups contributed 10,562 hours across IHS programs and sites. Serve a meal, sort donations, or bring your team for a group shift. You can volunteer individually, as a group, or host a drive.
JOIN OUR JOURNEY
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
Kavin was a Pearl Harbor employee, a homeowner, and a devoted family man before losing his wife in 2021. That profound loss led him to spending four years living on the streets of ʻEwa Beach and Kapolei. Then, thanks to a well-timed referral from a friend, Kavin came to Hale Mauliola (HMO) ready to rebuild. Out of gratitude for the support he received from HMO staff, and in hopes other guests could find the same peace and healing he did, Kavin spent his days weed whacking, trimming trees, and tending the shelter's Zen garden. Eventually, with help from his case manager Justin, he secured benefits and moved into his own apartment. What carried Kavin through this journey was the chance to rebuild his relationships with his children and grandchildren. Today, he has a new home he can welcome them into.
Daniel arrived on Oʻahu chasing a fresh start. Instead he found homelessness, with no family here and few resources to fall back on. Without a home he could not get a steady job, and without a job a home stayed out of reach. What broke that cycle was a safe place to stay and someone to stand beside him. Daniel first came to our Sumner Men's Shelter, then moved a month later to the nearby Kumu Ola Hou (KOH) transitional shelter. This gave him a safe place to get his bearings, and put a case manager named Kahea in his corner. With Kahea’s helping him navigate the system, he was able to secure housing. The permanent address opened the door to getting a job, which now lets him save for the future. Along the way he found something unexpected: a deep kindness from the community, and a deeper sense of gratitude for it all. Daniel’s journey is a reminder that escaping homelessness requires determination, a safe place to land, and tailored support.
Last year, 300 of our neighbors laced up and helped us raise $50K! Every dollar raised went to funding our street outreach, shelters, meal service, and job placement programs for people experiencing homelessness.The 2026 Homeward Bound 5K will once again take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at Mānoa Valley District Park. And we want even more of you out there this year!Comment 'HB26’ and we'll send you a link to our early bird registration.
THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES
The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is a private nonprofit on a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaiʻi. From street outreach to emergency shelter, medical care, employment services, and permanent housing, every program connects to the next so no one falls through the cracks. We walk with people every step of the way from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
SHELTERS
Our emergency and specialty shelters served 1,348 people this year. Each one offers case management, meals, and a path toward stable housing.
SERVICES
Outreach, health care, case management, employment coaching, and detox — each service meets people where they are and moves them forward.
HOUSING
From Kahauiki Village to six kauhale communities, IHS provides permanent and transitional housing for families, veterans, and individuals.
OUR IMPACT
FY25 RESULTS
291594
MEALS SERVED ACROSS OUR SHELTERS AND SITES
1904
PEOPLE SERVED ACROSS ALL IHS SHELTER PROGRAMS
1790
INDIVIDUALS REACHED THROUGH OUTREACH AND RELOCATION
VOLUNTEER
THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR ORGANIZATION
Last year, 1,018 volunteers and 327 groups contributed 10,562 hours across IHS programs and sites. Serve a meal, sort donations, or bring your team for a group shift. You can volunteer individually, as a group, or host a drive.
JOIN OUR JOURNEY
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
Kavin was a Pearl Harbor employee, a homeowner, and a devoted family man before losing his wife in 2021. That profound loss led him to spending four years living on the streets of ʻEwa Beach and Kapolei. Then, thanks to a well-timed referral from a friend, Kavin came to Hale Mauliola (HMO) ready to rebuild. Out of gratitude for the support he received from HMO staff, and in hopes other guests could find the same peace and healing he did, Kavin spent his days weed whacking, trimming trees, and tending the shelter's Zen garden. Eventually, with help from his case manager Justin, he secured benefits and moved into his own apartment. What carried Kavin through this journey was the chance to rebuild his relationships with his children and grandchildren. Today, he has a new home he can welcome them into.
Daniel arrived on Oʻahu chasing a fresh start. Instead he found homelessness, with no family here and few resources to fall back on. Without a home he could not get a steady job, and without a job a home stayed out of reach. What broke that cycle was a safe place to stay and someone to stand beside him. Daniel first came to our Sumner Men's Shelter, then moved a month later to the nearby Kumu Ola Hou (KOH) transitional shelter. This gave him a safe place to get his bearings, and put a case manager named Kahea in his corner. With Kahea’s helping him navigate the system, he was able to secure housing. The permanent address opened the door to getting a job, which now lets him save for the future. Along the way he found something unexpected: a deep kindness from the community, and a deeper sense of gratitude for it all. Daniel’s journey is a reminder that escaping homelessness requires determination, a safe place to land, and tailored support.
Last year, 300 of our neighbors laced up and helped us raise $50K! Every dollar raised went to funding our street outreach, shelters, meal service, and job placement programs for people experiencing homelessness.The 2026 Homeward Bound 5K will once again take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at Mānoa Valley District Park. And we want even more of you out there this year!Comment 'HB26’ and we'll send you a link to our early bird registration.