August 2019 – Do you remember the dreams that you had as a child? No matter what youthful ambitions you held, whether you wanted to be an astronaut, veterinarian, business owner or a movie star, the common thread of every childhood dreams is a desire...
BY IHS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS KIMO CARVALHO--This summer, IHS teamed up with several partners, including Southwest Airlines, Enterprise Holdings, Disney Aulani, aio Foundation, and many other generous friends to provide a group of homeless and newly housed children with a truly life changing experience....
It's a question that we ask ourselves every day at IHS, The Institute for Human Services. There is no quick fix for homelessness. Hundreds of individuals, businesses, foundations, and agencies work together to create thousands of victories that work collectively together for success....
Homeless shelters play a critical role in our emergency response system. More people are falling into homelessness after being discharged from hospitals and prisons, are living in vehicles, own pets, or require special needs in their recovery and transformation out of homelessness....
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a 5K experience through picturesque Manoa to benefit The Institute for Human Services....
Despite the reminders of our homelessness crisis I see everyday as I drive to work, I remain optimistic that our community is turning the tide when it comes to this persistent community problem brought about by a multitude of events in our islands over the...
In Hawaiian culture, a person without a family or home would frequently be embraced by another household. ...
Fueled by brainpower and heart, I believe that cross-industry partnerships can lead to innovative ideas that make a big difference in our communities....
For the past five years, IHS has collaborated with local business and community members to host Summer Fun programs for homeless keiki, including a wide range of activities from working in a fish pond to learning how to surf....
A recent survey showed 90% of Hawaii voters believe homelessness is a major problem in Hawaii with 50% stating they believe government officials need to spend more time and money addressing the issue....
