Honolulu Rotary Club Refreshes YO! Facility The Youth Outreach (YO!) facility in Waikīkī recently underwent a major refresh thanks to the Rotary Club of Honolulu Rotary Action Team (RAT Pack). The RAT Pack coordinates and participates in hands-on construction projects that assist local non-profit organizations. The YO! project,...
Lei Murals Decorate Hale Kipa Conference Rooms Vibrantly-hued floral murals now adorn the walls of the Hawai‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu conference rooms at Hale Kipa’s headquarters in ʻEwa Beach.The murals are the work of local artist, John “Prime” Hina. Each resembles a lei encircling the room...
Mahalo to our generous donors who prioritize helping Hawaiʻi’s youth and young adults, regardless of where they reside. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on your generosity! Your gifts help us provide vital services to hundreds of youth and families each year. The following donors...
Hale Kipa’s Department of Therapeutic Services Since 2002, Hale Kipa’s Department of Therapeutic Services has worked tirelessly to evolve so it can meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s youth and their families. The Department of Therapeutic Services provides in-home counseling and supportive services to O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, and...
Hale Kipa’s Department of Outreach Services Hale Kipa’s Department of Outreach Services provides strategic outreach and builds community relationships for youth and young adults ages 10 to 27 on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and Moloka‘i. Services include educational support, skill building, advocacy, and case management. Programs include: Guide...
Hale Kipa’s ʻOhana Resilience Services are undergoing unprecedented growth! While maintaining its devotion to serving kamaliʻi (children), ʻōpio (youth), and young adults, under the direction of Hale Kipa CEO Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros, it now includes offerings that serve the entire ʻohana. The long-time emergency shelter or “hale”...
Hale Kipa’s Department of Residential Services The mission of Hale Kipa’s Department of Residential Services programs is to support youth ages 12 to 21 who have been abused, neglected, homeless, or in crisis. In recent years, the department has cultivated a more hands-on approach to ensure...
Our Newsletter has a New Name: ʻAʻaliʻi Indigenous to Hawaiʻi, the ʻaʻaliʻi plant is a shrub with small green leaves and beautiful, delicate flowers. Its beauty is not its only remarkable trait. It is also an incredibly resilient plant. We chose this name because the ʻaʻaliʻi...
Mahalo to Patterson Dental for their continued support of Hawaiʻi’s youth. Since the start of the pandemic, Patterson Dental has supplied Hale Kipa with urgently needed hand sanitizers, face shields, disinfecting wipes and other personal protection items. The recent supply of personal hygiene items delivered by Drake...
For whatever reason, youth that have detached from their families or support group, head towards Waikiki. Perhaps it’s the excitement of the beach activities, the nightlife, or the constant flow of people that draws these youth in. The harsh reality quickly sets in when they...
