Mahalo to LIFE Christian Church for their generous donation of duffle bags filled with comforting and essential items for youth in foster programs. Hale Kipa is deeply grateful for this meaningful contribution, which will benefit foster youth and young adults in our Boys' and Girls'...
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...
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...
For whatever reason, youth that have detached from their families or support group, head towards Waikīkī. 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...
This Thanksgiving, long-time donors, Arma Oana and Kanani Kahana-Reid, pledged to help fill a need by providing fourteen holiday meals for youth in Hale Kipa’s Emergency Shelters. The pair contacted other individuals on their social network who, in turn, helped spread the word for needed...
November is National Runaway Prevention Month, a public awareness campaign designed to “shine a light” on issues faced by runaway and houseless youth. It is also an opportunity to spotlight resources available to support youth in crisis throughout Hawai‘i. As part of this campaign, individuals,...
