2026 Annual Pāʻina Fundraising Dinner

With hearts full of gratitude, we extend our deepest mahalo to each of you who joined us for Hale Kipa’s 2026 Annual Pāʻina at the beautiful Lanikūhonua Cultural Institute. Your presence made the evening truly special and meaningful.

This year’s theme, “Ua Ola Loko I Ke Aloha… Love Gives Life Within,” reminds us that aloha is not simply a word, but a living force that nurtures hope, healing, and possibility. When aloha is shared among community, it restores what has been hurt, strengthens what is fragile, and gives life to dreams that once felt out of reach.

Your presence that evening was a powerful expression of that aloha.

Because of your belief in our mission, Hale Kipa continues to stand as a place of refuge, guidance, and opportunity for youth and young adults who need it most. Each young person who walks through our doors carries their own story, some of which you heard that evening, sometimes marked by hardship but always filled with potential. With the support of caring people like you, they find connection, belonging, and the chance to grow into the leaders they were meant to be.

The laughter, conversations, music, and shared spirit of the evening reminded us that we are not doing this work alone. We are part of a community bound together by pilina, kuleana, and aloha; a community that believes every young person deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive.

Mahalo for standing with us. Mahalo for believing in our youth. And mahalo for helping bring to life the spirit of Ua Ola Loko I Ke Aloha.

Together, we continue to nurture a future where our young people are supported, empowered, and surrounded by love.  I hope to see you again at next year’s event!

Aloha piha,

Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros
President & CEO, Hale Kipa

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