Every young person deserves a safe place to be welcomed, and a real chance to thrive. Hale Kipa is here for them.
Rooted in aloha and kuleana, Hale Kipa is dedicated to supporting and empowering Hawai‘i’s youth and families who are navigating trauma, injustice, and systemic barriers.
Through safe and nurturing housing, culturally grounded care, and trauma-informed relationships, we guide young people to discover their passions, build resilience, and thrive as compassionate, responsible leaders in their families and communities.
A year of impact, resilience, and change. Explore the stories.
Our results aren’t just numbers; they’re stories of survival, growth, and resilience. Take a closer look at the change we fight for every day.
Shelters Across the Hawai‘i Islands
75,000+
Youth Empowered Across Hawaiʻi Since 1970
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Free Services Backed by Community Support
“Hale Kipa was my foundation for life saving changes.”
“I was living on the street because home wasn’t safe. The people at Hale Kipa fed me, helped me get my GED. I’ve made something of my life.”
Ikaika, age 18
Hale Kipa Youth Alumni
“When we couldn’t stand, they stood up for us. When we couldn’t speak, they were our voices. When we had nothing, they provided. When we couldn’t go, they were our wheels. When we couldn’t be heard, they were our microphone.”
Jomery, age 17
Single Mother and Hale Kipa Youth Alumni
We offer a full range of services to ensure every child’s needs are met.
Safe, supportive housing and skill building programs help youth and young adults move toward independence and stability.
Early outreach connects youth and families to resources, education, and support to prevent deeper challenges.
Individualized mental health and crisis services help youth and families heal, build skills, and move forward.
Strength based coaching, parenting support, and cultural engagement help families overcome challenges and grow stronger.
As students across Hawaiʻi prepare for a new school year, The Aloha Bears helped ensure Hale Kipa youth had some of the supplies they needed to start the year ready to learn. Through their Back to School Drive at Tapas Waikiki, The Aloha Bears and
Hale Kipa extends its sincere mahalo to Plus Power for its generous monetary contribution in support of our mission to serve Hawaiʻi’s youth, young adults, and families. Their investment reflects a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities, extending beyond clean energy to the
The AMSU (Advanced Medical-Surgical Unit) 5th Floor and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) teams at The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oʻahu recently came together to support Hale Kipa’s youth outreach efforts by collecting personal hygiene items and assembling 100 hygiene kits for PIKO (People Imparting
Your support gives youth and families the chance to build safer, stronger lives. Every gift makes a lasting difference.
