On May 31, 2019, Anna O’Briens hosted the 7th Annual Bonzo’s Birthday Brouhaha to benefit Hale Kipa. The fundraiser and hygiene supply drive raised $1,675, in addition to in-kind donations of clothes, linens and toiletries to support at-risk youth. There was a silent auction featuring original art...
As Hale Kipa prepares to celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary, we are looking to compile the story of our journey. If you have ever received services from, been employed by, or served as a board member for Hale Kipa and would be willing to share your...
Hale Kipa was selected by TJX Companies as the Grand Opening charity for Marshalls store at the Kapolei Commons Shopping Center. The ceremony was held on Thursday, May 30 where Hale Kipa was presented with a $10,000 check for their Emergency Shelter programs which help...
Even after a half-century of service, Hale Kipa — or “House of Happiness” — remains completely devoted to improving the lives of Hawai‘i’s at-risk youth. It is said that youth is not a time of life but a state of mind. No one understands that better...
Hale Kipa was one of 44 nonprofit organizations statewide that received funds this week from Act 86, a $1 million fund earmarked for homelessness efforts in tourism-impacted areas, and matched dollar-for-dollar by funds raised in the private sector. Hale Kipa received $5,000 for its work with...
Hale Kipa, a Hawaii nonprofit youth services organization, announces that Judy Pyle and Dr. Virginia Hinshaw have joined its Board of Directors. Pyle is a longtime business leader and philanthropist, having served in various executive roles and boards throughout Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. She serves...
Aloha, Homelessness is hard to see. Sometimes you can see it right on the streets where you live and work, and other times it is invisible. Homelessness is deeply personal, and hard to track. This makes the homeless population vulnerable and very much in need...
Social Worker month, as it is commonly celebrated, is really a celebration of the capital SW, that is people who have degrees in Social Work both at a Bachelor’s and Master’s level. But we, at Hale Kipa, would also like to acknowledge all of our...
