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We are the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive human services agency focused exclusively on ending and preventing homelessness in Hawaii.

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1628

CLIENTS HOUSED

1258

PEOPLE SHELTERED

301684

MEALS SERVED

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Mahalo Hawaii Gay Kickball League for spending your Sunday prepping and serving food at our men's & women's and family shelters! 💙If you or your organization is interested in volunteering, visit ihshawaii.org/volunteer ... See MoreSee Less
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Mahalo Oahu Church of Christ for volunteering weekly at our KURH shelter with landscaping and for hosting a potluck for our guests and staff last Saturday! If you or your organization is interested in volunteering, visit ihshawaii.org/volunteer ... See MoreSee Less
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Mahalo University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for spending the day learning about our guests and the realities of what our staff and clients encounter daily. It's almost completely guaranteed that if you practice medicine in Hawaii some of your patients will be experiencing homelessness. We're so grateful that we were included in the beginning of your medical training! ... See MoreSee Less
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"It takes a lot. It takes a village; it takes a community, to really make make things like this happen."Yesterday, our community came to celebrate and tour ‘Imi Ola Piha, Homeless Triage Center, which will open for guests next month. The center will be a stabilization center for chronically homeless adults who have decided to begin substance abuse detox and/or mental health treatment."This is truly a public-private partnership, in every sense of the word... [we]'ve always felt the love of the community, and this is very much a symbol of that." 💙 For more information about ‘Imi Ola Piha, visit ihshawaii.org/triage ... See MoreSee Less
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Stanley had been homeless for over 30 years. Motivated to make a change, he sought help for his substance use and after treatment found his way to HONU where he was connected with our employment program #Hele2Work. Shortly after, he secured a job! From there, he was connected with a case manager and moved into Hale Mauliola, where he worked with staff to apply for vouchers and permanent housing. Recently, he received keys to his own studio apartment.Welcome home Stanley! 💙 🎉Now housed, Stanley is an advocate for others in similar situations that he once was and refers homeless individuals to IHS, asking them the question: "Are you sure you're ready? there is no going back only forth." ... See MoreSee Less
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