This holiday season you have a unique opportunity to make a difference through the Giving Machines, located at Pearlridge Center Mauka (11/20 thru 12/31, Macy’s side / mauka center court), Ala Moana Center (11/22 thru 1/2, level 1 centerstage), and Polynesian Cultural Center (11/24 thru...
Hale Kipa is deeply saddened by the passing of former CEO, Punky Pletan-Cross. After moving to Hawaiʻi with his wife, Cris, Punky quickly embraced the community and devoted his leadership at Hale Kipa to uplifting youth in need of hope, guidance, and opportunity. With vision and...
Life can already be challenging for a developing school-aged child, and those struggles are often heightened when their families are unable to provide the necessary school supplies to help them feel included and succeed academically. Facing the difficulty of fitting in and earning an education...
George and Lana Keamo on Why They Became Foster Parents Through Hale Kipa’s Transitional Family Homes Program George and Lana Keamo have fostered two teen boys through the Hale Kipa Transitional Family Homes (TFH) program. There have been many, many poignant aspects of their experience,...
Chase and Helene O’Neal knew they wanted to give back to their community, but they weren’t sure how best to serve. That changed the day they saw Hale Kipa CEO Venus Rosete-Medeiros on a local television segment, speaking passionately about the organization’s Transitional Family Homes...
Mahalo to the AMSU 5th Floor Team (Advanced Medical-Surgical Unit) at The Queen’s Medical Center West O‘ahu for their ongoing support and dedication. Over the past couple of years, the AMSU 5th Floor Team has organized donation drives that have significantly benefited Hawai‘i’s youth participating...
We would like to extend a heartfelt shout-out to Ryan Tanaka of Giovanni Pastrami and Round Table Pizza, as well as Just Serve, for their incredibly generous donation. Their support included a delightful feast of pizza, fettuccine with creamy Alfredo sauce, and fresh salad, providing...
May is National Trauma Awareness Month — a time to pause, reflect, and heal. Trauma affects many, but through knowledge, compassion, and aloha, we can create a path to healing. 🌺 🌺 🌺 Hale Kipa presents a conference offering insights into generational trauma and fostering stronger connections...
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...
