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Ending Family Homelessness

IHS is honored to have joined a host of community partners, led by the aio Foundation, in the development and operation of Kahauiki Village-...

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Rebuilding the Family Unit through Mikiala: Pre-School in the Park

For most children, going to preschool is a normal part of introducing them to the world outside their family unit. It helps them develop...

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A Letter from our Director: Help us End Family Homelessness

As you might have noticed, our focus this newsletter is on homeless families with children. Many are experiencing housing instability while others are unable...

In The News

No one really cares about homes that are affordable

No one really cares about homes that are affordableBy Charles P. Wathen

An affordable home is the bedrock that families and individuals...

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Kahauiki Village: Affordable Permanent Housing for Former Homeless Families

by Connie MitchellExecutive DirectorIHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc.July 14, 2017

Probably the one subgroup of homeless people that tugs at all...

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How Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Fuels Chronic Homelessness

By Connie MitchellJuly 6, 2017

When most people think of homeless people they very often imagine those who are chronically homeless on the street...

In The News

As Waikiki moves homeless out of tourist zones, some fear perpetual displacement

The homeless population has dropped by 83% over the past two years since a sit-lie ban went into effect, but some in Hawaii fear enforcement...

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IHS offers to help new business neighbors deal with homeless

We first told you last week about the changes happening in Kalihi that would impact the homeless population in that area. On Sunday, we...

Programs

Specialty Shelters Create Tailored Solutions

Homeless shelters play a critical role in our emergency response system. More people are falling into homelessness after being discharged from hospitals and prisons,...

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A Letter from our Director: Your Support Moves Us Forward

Despite the reminders of our homelessness crisis I see everyday as I drive to work, I remain optimistic that our community is turning the...