Mahalo to Patterson Dental for their continued support of Hawaiʻi’s youth. Since the start of the pandemic, Patterson Dental has supplied Hale Kipa with urgently needed hand sanitizers, face shields, disinfecting wipes and other personal protection items. The recent supply of personal hygiene items delivered by Drake...
For whatever reason, youth that have detached from their families or support group, head towards Waikiki. Perhaps it’s the excitement of the beach activities, the nightlife, or the constant flow of people that draws these youth in. The harsh reality quickly sets in when they...
🩵 What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in those who have been exposed to a traumatic event or set of circumstances. They may experience this as emotionally/physically harmful or life-threatening and may affect mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual...
Hale Kipa recognized staff anniversaries on September 28th at the annual meeting which took place at the Kamehameha School Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center. 3 Year Award: Kree Espinda Jo-Ann Nakamura Jamar Chandler Regi Ching Michelle Rocca Mina Vassey Jyron Salamanca Ellen Wright 5 Year Award: Maia Tjarks Tony Spencer Brooke Ward Victoria Quilitorio Martha Hatchie Kirsten Wong Allyssa Nau Maryam Chapman Teal Sargent 10 Year...
The Hawaii State Legislature recently honored Hale Kipa Deputy Chief Executive Officer Jaque Kelley-Uyeoka with a Hawaiʻi’s Outstanding Advocate for Children and Youthaward. The award ceremony was held on Sept. 30, 2022, by the Queen Liliʻuokalani Statue at the back of the State Capitol Building. Kelley-Uyeoka was nominated by Judith...
