The "Movers and Shakas" program was founded in response to the challenges Hawaiʻi faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when travel restrictions highlighted the state’s dependency on tourism and underscored the need to diversify its economy. As a non-profit organization, Movers and Shakas is dedicated...
The fun-loving staff of Hale Kipa’s Residential Program hosted an unforgettable Halloween event this year, bringing together kids of all ages for a celebration filled with fun scares, laughter, and community spirit. Held at the ʻEwa Beach campus on Oʻahu, the event began with trunk-or-treating...
This holiday season, from November through January, you have the unique opportunity to make a difference through the Giving Machines, which will be located at Ala Moana Shopping Center and the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Marketplace. The Giving Machines are a creative and impactful way to...
We extend our heartfelt mahalo to The Aloha Bears social club for their unwavering dedication to promoting equal educational opportunities for the keiki in our community. Since 2017, the generous donations collected during their annual Aloha Bears Back to School Backpacks & Supplies Drive have...
As part of “Alcon in Action,” a company-wide day of community volunteering, local associates Gerrick White and Heather Flanders, dedicated their day prepping and applying a fresh coat of paint to a residential room in Hale Kipa’s Emergency Shelter. This shelter offers emergency services for...
Hale Kipa’s Hawaiʻi Island team participated in “Mālama Da Mind,” an event that highlighted children’s mental health resources in the community. In addition to hosting community provider booths, the event, held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, featured youth performances, family entertainment, and interactive...
For the third year running, Arma Oana and Kanani Kahana-Reid have provided much needed Turkey meals for the youth and young adults in Hale Kipa’s programs. The duo formed an informal network of friends and family, affectionally named, “Kūpuna Kan.” The group, of mostly retired...
Hale Kipa's ʻOhana Resilience Services at Hale Kū Ola, a family resource center and emergency shelter, is now open! Come meet the staff and learn more about our program at 91-1259 Renton Road, ʻEwa Beach, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9...
Hale Kipa presents Kūkākūkā, a new televised series that features respectful discussions on issues affecting Hawaiʻi’s youth and families. Kūkākūkā features community leaders and representatives of partner organizations who work with Hale Kipa to ensure that the young people of our Aloha State live the...
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...
