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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trkso168Fdk Based on historical facts, guests discuss the likely reasons why native Hawaʻians are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and the use of Hawaiian values as a process of healing and realignment. Guests: Toni Bissen, Executive Director at Pūʻā Foundation, Jamee Miller, Co-Founder & CEO...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0tru1uZcUI An introduction and future of the Mālama ‘Ohana Initiative that seeks to redesign and recommend transformative changes to Hawai‘i’s existing child welfare system. Guests: Delia Ulima, HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative Manager at EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc., Kailene Nihipali-Sanchez, Nā Kama a Hāloa Manager at EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc.,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUJM2KSsKU Guests discuss youth homelessness and associated topics such as: mental health issues, developmental needs, substance abuse, the importance of community connection, availability of resources and services, etc. Guests: Alika Campbell, Youth Outreach (YO!) Program Manager for Hale Kipa, Carla Houser, Executive Director at RYSE (Residential...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZF25o9ddGM In this episode, the group discuss the importance for proper state funding of community programs and services that half a million people in Hawaiʻi depend on. Guests: Amanda Pump, President and CEO at Child and Family Service, Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni, President and CEO at Partners in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tEz83wfTFg Guests outline trauma-informed care (TIC) related resources to help identify and address mental health issues experienced by youth and youth adults. Guests: Keli Acquaro, Acting Administrator at DOH – CAMHD (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division), Dr. Scott Shimabukuro, Chair for TIC Task Force, Tia...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD5_YfI1Vvk This episode lists programs in Hawaiʻi that help protect and support sex trafficked victims. Guests: Victoria Roland, Statewide Program Administrator at Susannah Wesley Community Center and TVAP (Trafficking Victim Assistance Program), Rochelle Vidinha, Honolulu County Human Trafficking Taskforce Coordinator at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Tammy...
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...
https://youtu.be/lOl6_ixoE3I?si=YEU3cpksGzUppTvr Guests share their lived experiences in hopes of bringing awareness by educating the community and potential victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Guests: Ashley Maha’a, Lived Experience Consultant at CAXHI (Community After Exploitation Hawai’i) and Leinani Yahiku, Hawaiian Domestic Violence Advocate at DVAC (Domestic Violence...
