Jordan Veniegas always loved working with and helping people. His affinity for personal connections led him to begin his college years pursuing a career as a psychologist. A class in cultural anthropology convinced him to take a different personal direction. “Those classes opened up my eyes...
As a college undergraduate at Damon College in Amherst, New York, Regi Ching wasn’t sure what type of career she wanted to pursue. She was studying humanities when she received an opportunity to work at the Buffalo Area Council on Alcoholism, where she taught alcohol education...
Celebrating Our Dedicated Professionals During National Social Work Month There has never been a more appropriate time to honor the country’s social workers. Each March, the National Association of Social Workers celebrates this group of dedicated professionals. This year’s theme is “Social Workers are Essential.” The U.S....
The Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE), in partnership with Hale Kipa, will soon launch its Ho`oikaika – Cultivating Resilience and Recovery Program (HCRR). HCRR will provide and expand mental health services for pre-K through 12th grade students who have experienced toxic trauma and stress that interferes...
Hale Kipa is pleased to welcome back Tracy Janowicz as its Chief Administrative Officer. Janowicz served as Hale Kipa’s Director of Quality Improvement & Facilities from 2001-2014. “Hale Kipa is a great organization with a crucial mission,” Janowicz said. “I am proud to contribute to a...
Mahalo nui to Associa Hawaii for its generous donation to Hale Kipa of six turkey dinners through its annual Christmas Giving Program. Hale Kipa staff distributed the complete meals - including sides and desserts - to its residential programs on Dec. 22. For more than 10...
I hope this finds you and all those that you care about safe and well. When I look back on 2020, it is hard to believe that it has only been about eight months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For me, the necessity to...
3 Year awards were presented to: Mary CastonBrittany JeffersonKamea WongLanden PaikaiTony SpencerKirsten WongMaia TjarksDeishanna Kaya-AbadMartha HatchieVictoria QuilitorioBrooke WardJohn MooreMaryam ChapmanTeal SargentVictoria RolandCrystal Velasco 5 Year awards were presented to: Jacob LariseyChasidy CummingsAyn HazenJessica CarrollKona AskariAlan TamaiDana MauFalcon Valeria-DaogJoyce StevensGerry Labiste 10 Year awards were presented to: Jelicia BellChristopher and Desiree...
2020 was a momentous year for Hale Kipa. We celebrated our 50th anniversary, refreshed our look, and moved into our long-awaited new headquarters in Ewa. We had only just unpacked our desks when COVID-19 sent the state into a lockdown. Nevertheless, our staff found ways to adapt...
