A warm mahalo to Sweet.Bloom.Studio on Oʻahu for brightening the day of Hale Kipa’s staff with several donated boxes of exquisitely handcrafted marshmallow flowers! Each delicate creation was as beautiful as it was delicious. A sweet gesture that brought smiles of appreciation across the team and...
October 31, 2025 – Ewa Beach, Oʻahu, HawaiʻiThe Hale Kipa ʻOhana at ʻEwa Beach took a well-deserved break from their busy schedules to celebrate Halloween with a fun potluck lunch! The afternoon was filled with good food, laughter, and plenty of aloha. Staff brought in a...
Held on the evening of Friday, October 24th, Hale Kipa’s ‘Ewa Beach parking lot was transformed into a lively Halloween wonderland. The event, hosted by Hale Kipa’s Puʻuhonua team (Emergency Shelter Services), provided a fun and safe space for our costumed ʻōpio (youth) to celebrate...
Department of the Attorney General News Release 2025-91 October 22, 2025 . HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services today announced the results of a coordinated, multi-agency child recovery operation conducted over the past weekend, known as Operation Shine the...
In Hawaiian and many other cultural traditions, names are more than labels, they carry mana (spiritual power), identity, and intention. To name a hale (house) or facility is a sacred act, one rooted in ancestral knowledge, cultural values, and deep respect for place. At Hale...
“At Hale Kipa, we believe in planting seeds of transformation, sometimes metaphorically, and now literally,” shared Venus Rosete-Medeiros, CEO of Hale Kipa. “We are growing more than just fresh produce. This new program will cultivate opportunity, purpose, and healing for Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable youth.” . Introducing Mahi‘ai...
At Hale Kipa, our work has always been rooted in aloha, kuleana (responsibility), and the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. As we continue to grow and respond to the evolving needs of Hawai‘i’s youth, young adults, and families, we are...
Maria and Rodney Sabado are Dedicated Foster Parents for Hale Kipa’s Transitional Family Homes Program Since 2006, Maria and Rodney Sabado have hosted more than 10 children in their home through the Hale Kipa Transitional Family Homes Program. Often, when these teens and children first come...
