Since 2007, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has designated November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (NHYAM) to acknowledge the children and families experiencing homelessness. As of January 2020, Hawaʻi had an estimated 6,458 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by...
Since 2002, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) has recognized November as National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). NRS created NRPM to raise awareness of the challenges of runaway and homeless youth and their families and educate the public about the role they can play in reducing...
Hale Kipa is pleased to announce that Jaime Green has joined its Board of Directors. Green has a law degree and experience in child advocacy both in nonprofit organizations and in her role as the wife of Lt. Governor Josh Green. “I am excited for this opportunity...
The Hale Kipa Girls and Boys Shelter youth were treated to a culinary class with staff member Mandy Salis last week. Both groups learned how to make an Italian feast including homemade pizza and chicken parmigiana. Fun and delicious! ...
I was recently asked by the Board to review the agency’s Strategic Plan which sounds relatively dry and very businesslike. But in reality, Hale Kipa’s Strategic Plan has always been a dynamic part of the organization. Let me explain. Hale Kipa does not do strategic planning in...
Assistant Program Coordinator Practices Nonjudgement to best serve her young clients When young people enter the Hale Kipa Emergency Shelter Services program, case managers sometimes receive a large amount of information about their history and past behaviors and sometimes receive very little. Regardless of what is...
Guide on the Side (GOTS) a new program administered by Hale Kipa in partnership with Waikiki Health and EPIC Ohana Inc., seeks to help homeless young adults by emphasizing “youth voice and youth choice.” The premise of the program, which is funded by a grant from...
Y. Hata & Co., LTD donated and delivered over 100 delicious meals to the Hale Kipa team to show their appreciation for our work with at-risk-youth. The meals were cooked and prepared by Y. Hata Corporate Executive Chef, Chris Blanc, Corporate Sous Chef, Ernesto Limcaco,...
Mahalo to Integrated Facility Services Hawaʻi for organizing the “Hugs from a Distance” donation drive. IFSH coordinated the drive for food, toiletries, hygiene and household supplies from the various facilities they service and Premium Incorporated. Dozens of boxes of goods were distributed to Hale Kipa...
Mahalo to everyone who participated in our Panda Express Virtual Community Fundraiser! We raised over $750 from supporters all across the country including Hawaʻi, California, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and Missouri. Your support for our at-risk-youth means so much. ...
