Honolulu ReStore


The Honolulu ReStore sells new and gently used donated household, commercial, and business items to the public at a drastic discount; with discounts of 50% or greater than the average retail price.

Click here for more information!

Select Honolulu ReStore Items On-Sale!

Donated items are quickly filling the 11,000 square foot store. The Honolulu ReStore holds a treasure of items from a brand new Jenn Air Modular Duel Fuel Downdraft Range with Convection to a Maytag Portable Dishwasher.

Select items are on-sale online and can be found through Craigslist by clicking here!

Donate to the ReStore

Your donation to the ReStore helps us raise funds to build Habitat homes, provides low-cost building materials to the public, and keeps usable materials out of the landfill.

If you would like to donate to our ReStore please click here!

UPCOMING BUILD

Waiahole Valley Build

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Panoncial Family is partnering with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity to build a safe, clean and simple two bedroom home in Waiahole Valley to replace their current structure, which will be demolished because it is not safe for habitation. The Panoncials are honest, hard working people who put their heart and soul into the community.  Now it’s their turn!  This project will start soon.  We will announce the groundbreaking here on our web site and on Facebook, so get your sunscreen ready and gloves in hand!

 

 

Governor Abercrombie Congratulates Naone-Bailey Family!

On April 14th, it was the Naone-Bailey family’s turn to receive the keys to their new four bedroom home in Papakolea.

Wallace and Frances Bailey and Michael, Jacqueline and Zackary Naone will reside in the new house.

Governor Abercrombie, DHHL’s Michelle Ka’uhane, Kaulana Park from American Savings Bank and

Andrew Yani of Bonterra Solar gave their special wishes to the family as part of the ceremony.

Congratulations to the Naone-Bailey family!

To view more pictures of the dedication ceremony, visit Honolulu Habitat for Humanity’s Facebook Page

 

Neil Abercrombie sharing words of encouragement and support.

 

Michael Naone and Wallace Bailey displaying gifts.

 

Family and friends sharing the moment!

 

 

Congratulations to the Fuller family!

The Fuller home was dedicated on Saturday, March 31st in Waimanalo.
Congratulations to the family, Habitat staff and board, and all of our
volunteers who contributed to the completion of our 66th home.
For more photos check out Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Facebook !!

The Completed home!

 

Father Gomes and Lehua Fuller

Lehua receiving her keys!

Lehua and her wonderful family!

Trinity Western Moves Habitat Projects Forward

Students, staff, parents, alumni, and other community members of Trinity Western, a private Christian University nestled in Langley, BC, Canada, complete their 18th Habitat trip to O’ahu contributing over $20,000 in total since 2002. Committed to Habitat’s mission, Trip Advisor, Allan Kotanen, continues to provide alternative service trips for the University to spend their Breaks helping local communities in partnership with Honolulu and Leeward Habitat for Humanity Affiliates.

The group started at the Naone/Bailey residence in Papakolea where they helped complete the final punch list, which involved paint touch ups, installation of the front and back railings, cleaning up the site, and loading and transfering Habitat tools and materials to our ReStore for the next home. Additionally, they dedicated two days of work at our ReStore where they organized and sorted donations, built shelves and racks, started constructing a mezzanine railing, priced items, broke down scaffolding, installed sinks in the bathrooms, and created more space to safely and easily transfer and house more donations. Because of all their hardwork, the ReStore is now ready for painting and plumbing; and the Naone/Bailey home is ready for dedication! Furthermore, they spent a few days working on a home with the Leeward Affiliate.

Trinity Western continues to donate an earnest amount of time, money, energy, skill, talent, patience, and flexibilty to Habitat. We are thankful for all their efforts in building stronger and sustainable communities throughout Hawai’i. More photos of their work can be viewed on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150707916804120.456675.164612909119&type=3#!/media/set/?set=a.10150707916804120.456675.164612909119&type=1

Honolulu Habitat Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Honolulu Habitat for Humantiy celebrates their Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Sam Snead’s Tavern and Restaurant to honor those who manifest their mission – their dedicated and hardworking volunteers.

The evening featured a traditional Oli by Hulali Fuller-Vares and Moana Boyd, music by Shoji Ledward, a hula performance by Hulali Fuller-Vares, a Year in Review, silent auction, door prizes, and presentation of four volunteer awards.

This year’s Fran Brossy Lifetime Achievement Award (photo right) went to Mr. Paul Matsuda who has served on the Building Committee as a member and chairperson since 2008,and has helped our affiliate standardize building plans, bring down the cost of construction by introducing us to new vendors and contractors, and plan for LEED certification in 2012. He has personally done the site  layout work for many of our projects, and led the committee to propose  solutions to difficult land and site issues. Also a prior member of the Board of Directors, Paul has demonstrated strong leadership for 4 years. 

  

 

The R. Dana Lundquist Award (photo left) went to Mr. Kamu Hekekia who has volunteered at the Fuller site every Saturday since its groundbreaking in addition to the ReStore when needed. A dedicated volunteer, he has overcome his fear of heights and has committed to get any job done. He has graced other volunteers with his warmth and friendly nature, and has helped volunteers feel comfortable and empowered to learn new things. Hulali Fuller-Vares, Lehua Fuller’s daughter, accepted the award on behalf of Kamu.

 

Ms. Onita McDaniel received this year’s President’s Award (photo right) for her outstanding administrative skills, dedication and leadership, and fabulous energy that she brings to the office. Onita has volunteered on several Habitat homes in the past and has now willingly and humbly made herself available to all facets in office administration from accounting to giftwrap scheduling to managing the volunteer registry. She has contributed so many of her skills and talents, and has helped Honolulu Habitat for Humanity move forward in so many ways.

 The Faith in Action Award (photo left) went to Makiki Christian Church, an active supporter of Honolulu Habitat by making monthly in-kind donations and serving as lunch and build partners for more than 10 years. They embody Habitat’s Mission by being committed and consistent servants to communities in need, and they continue to spread awareness by sharing the values of Habitat and volunteer opportunities with friends and other community groups such as Beta Sigma Phi.  

A big mahalo to all our volunteers, donors, and business partners for making Honolulu Habitat for Humanity’s work possible. Thank you for making this evening a special one to remember. More photos can be viewed on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/habitathnl

All photo credits go to Mr. William DeRamus

Mahalo to Rainbow Wahine Basketball Team and Staff!

A big mahalo to the Rainbow Wahines for selecting Honolulu Habitat for Humanity as part of their monthly service project. This past Saturday, twenty team members and staff spent part of their morning and afternoon helping our family partner, the Naone/Baileys, on flooring, tiling, cabintry, stair treads, railings, door knobs, and several other tasks.

Not only do they work hard on the court, but in the community as well. Each team member and staff brought a deep rooted spirit of kuleana, weaving empowerment and ownership into this opportunity that has been captured with an intention of ho’ohana, brining meaning, fullfilment, and fun to the value of worthwhile work.

Also, a big thank you to Hawaii News Now, KITV, and OC16 for capturing some great footage of the team’s hardwork, and the Naone/Baileys for providing a hearty and delicious lunch:

Wahine Basketball Team Help Habitat for Humanity – Hawaii News Now

Wahine Build a Home for a Good Cause – KITV

Check out our Facebook page for more photos or see a video of the women in action on our Adopt-A-Day page.

Please support the Wahine Basketball Team by tuning into their next game held, Saturday, January 14 against San Jose State or attend a home game at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday, Januaray 19 against Lousiana Tech. Click here for a full schedule.

Hammers for Heroes: Generating Excitement throughout the islands

 

Hammers for Heroes, a state-wide project,  has already created many wonderful memories for the volunteers who are helping to build or revitalize homes for veterans. There are 21 projects going on throughout Hawaii, December 1 – 7th. Hammers for Heroes is made possible through the very generous sponsorship of Lowe’s. We are half-way through the project and already we have received great coverage of the events. Click on the following links to see each story:

KITV-4
Hawaii News Now
KHON-2
The Maui News
For Kauai Online
Veterans View.com

You can also check out our FaceBook page to see additional pictures of the event. Honolulu Habitat will hold three additional events in the coming days. Active duty military members will volunteer to help Wallace Bailey on the build site on the 5th and 6th. On December 7th, Honolulu Habitat will present a wreath  in the Pacific National Monument to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

 

 

Hammers for Heroes: A Statewide Project

We are excited to be a part of the state-wide “Hammer’s for Heroes” project beginning on December 1st! Honolulu Habitat will join six other Hawaii Habitat affiliates, Lowe’s, veteran homeowners, and hundreds of volunteers to revitalize or construct 21 Habitat homes. Lowe’s granted more than $132,000 to “Hammers for Heroes” to encourage veteran participation in Habitat’s Women Build volunteer program and A Brush With Kindness construction program.

Here on Oahu, Honolulu Habitat is holding four build days with over 120 volunteers (active duty military, veterans, and service member families) working to build a Habitat home for disabled veteran Wallace Bailey and his wife Frances in Papakolea. Click here to find out more about the event!

A special thank you to Da Spot, Outback Steakhouse Wakiki and Buca di Beppo Honolulu for donating volunteer lunches during this event!

Mahalo to our House Sponsor, American Savings Bank!

In 2010, American Savings Bank provided a $25,000 grant to Honolulu Habitat for Humanity (HHH) to help build a four-bedroom, two-bath home for the Naone-Bailey Family in Papakolea.  On Saturday, November 19, they graced us with their mana (energy) and provided their time and labor to assist in the actual build out of the home. American Savings Bank is literally saving communities, working alongside our ohanas to help them grow and prosper. We are grateful for their generous and genuine contributions.

American Savings Bank afforded the worksite 15 builders for each shift, a four hour shift in the morning and afternoon, totaling approximately 30 American Savings Bank Honolulu Habitat volunteers for the day! Together, alongside the Naone/Bailey family and skilled volunteers, they successfully placed the last coat of drywall mud and sanded the walls throughout the interior of the house, and finished caulking and puttying the eaves, fascia, and trims around the exterior of the house. Additionally, they primed and installed the skirt trims, stair treads, lanai posts, and helped build the lanai railings and caps. Go team!

Everyone earned a fabulously prepared lunch organized and served by an amazing group of children, staff, parents, and volunteers from Down Syndrome Ohana of Hawai’i, who made the day that much more satisfying. Thank you to all our supporters who came out that day including Board Member, Liz Char for extending the Board’s support, and Habitat Lead Photographer, Norm Shapiro for capturing wonderful memories of the many helping hands of Habitat.

New Habitat Shirts Are In!

Check out our latest t-shirt designs - Let everyone know you are building homes and building hope the ALOHA way! We’re probably the only Affiliate in the nation with a floral Habitat rooftop=)

Select a floral, sunset, and/or slippers design, and place your order today! Click on a design to enlarge image.

 

Adult S-XL: $12.50

Adult 2XL: $13.00

Purchases can be made in person at our downtown office, over the phone by credit/debit, or you may wish to pre-order before your build day on a Habitat site. Pre-orders must be made prior to your scheduled build day. 

Thank you in advance for supporting your Habitat ohana! Please contact us at 538-7070 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Homeownership Information Sessions
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 noon
Waimanalo Public Library
41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo

Saturday, June 2, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 noon
Papakolea Community Center
2150 Tantalus Dr, Honolulu

Saturday, June 16, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 noon
Waimanalo Public Library
41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo

Saturday, June 30, 2012
11:00 AM to 12 noon
Papakolea Community Center
2150 Tantalus Dr, Honolulu

ReStore Grand Opening
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The Honolulu Habitat for Humanity ReStore will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for their first retail home improvement store. The store will be stocked with great new and gently-used building materials, appliances, furniture and home improvement items and sold to the public at 25% - 75% off retail price. Come be the first to shop our new ReStore location and receive great deals on our Grand Opening day.

All proceeds from the ReStore help to build simple, decent homes for those in need on Oahu. More details to come soon!

NEW PROGRAM: A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS


Honolulu Habitat is launching a new program, A Brush with Kindness (ABWK), to help preserve homeownership by partnering with low-income homeowners struggling to restore and maintain a safe and decent place to live. As this program is in the pilot stage, outreach efforts are targeted to low-income and veteran homeowners who are in need of minor exterior repairs to maintain the safety their homes.

Click here for more information.