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In The News

State gives $13M in contracts, vows boost in homeless shelters

Thirty-three homeless shelters across the islands are pledging to collectively add nearly 200 beds and to more than double the number of clients they place...

In The News

State pulls funding from one of Oahu's largest homeless outreach providers

Six months after Governor Ige recognized Care-A-Van outreach for its efforts to end homelessness.  The state revealed it wouldn't be renewing the agency's...

Community Support

IHS Holiday Cards 2016

IHS offers a unique way to reach out to...

Community Support

Homeward Bound 5K 2016

Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a 5K experience through picturesque Manoa to benefit The Institute for Human...

Community Support

Hānai and the Power of Community

In Hawaiian culture, a person without a family or home would frequently be embraced by another household. 

Corbett Kalama, Vice President...

Programs

Homeless Keiki Find Respite at Summer Fun Events

For the past five years, IHS has collaborated with local business and community members to host Summer Fun programs for homeless keiki, including a...

In The News

How Will Honolulu Elections Affect Homelessness on Oahu?

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...

General

A Letter from Our Director: Children's Enrichment

Lucky me! Last month as IHS marked 38 years of service to homeless people, I celebrated 10 years of leading a creative team that has developed...

Programs

Tutu Bert’s House Honors Legacy of Roberta DuTeil

With the number of hospital referrals growing each year (up to 639 in 2015), IHS felt compelled to create a safety net for medically frail homeless...