Tommy and Tina say they “won the lottery.” Not the Powerball or Mega Millions -- an affordable housing lottery. After living on the streets for decades, the couple knew their dreams turned into reality after a single phone call. ...
Part of our work to end the cycle of homelessness in Hawaii involves working with legislators to advocate for systems change. In fact, this year, I am serving as Advocacy Chair for Partners in Care Oahu, an organization whose mission is to coordinate care services...
The State Department of Health’s Temporary Quarantine and Isolation Center (TQIC) on Kaaahi Street recently closed its doors. This facility opened in 2020 to address the need for pandemic-related medical care....
When Marhen Yee’s family received military orders to leave Hawaii in 2017, she was left with one final nagging thought. Her dream to help Hawaii’s homeless never materialized. ...
This Thanksgiving will be different. You may not be able to share a feast with extended family, but there’s still a way to spend the day giving back by doing something safe and fun with the people you love....
William "Bunny" Wright, a Korean War veteran, found himself homeless this summer with nowhere else to turn. After 10 years of living in Hawaii, his family dynamic changed, and suddenly, Bunny wasn’t welcomed in his own home....
Cobwebs, jack-o-lanterns, and ghosts decorated the walls of IHS classrooms. We created some fall time fun for keiki and families in our care to uplift spirits and welcome the colder months. With thanks to our community members and donors, IHS youth were able to dress...
Education is the most important path to achieving our dreams. However, accessing education hasn’t been easy during this pandemic. Distance learning has challenged parents, kids, and teachers in a whole new way. ...
After exactly 30 days of operating as a temporary COVID quarantine facility, the IHS Men’s Shelter on Sumner Street is again accepting new clients. All of the COVID-positive patients have been time-cleared by the Department of Health and a deep-clean of the facility was completed...
John, a resident of Hale Mauliola since November 2019, is moving into a brand new home this month. This is a huge step forward for John, who left school in the sixth grade and spent the last 20 years living in a tent at...
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