At 87 years old, Margarita Flores, has long managed a single room in a shared home as her permanent residence. The thought of homeownership wasn’t at the forefront of her mind anymore until she received an unexpected phone call from…
The Lenchenko-Andrade Home Dedication Ceremony, kicked-off the summer season. On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Duke, Keiko and family concluded their Habitat journey and began their official chapter as first-time homeowners. This residence started as a gift from Duke's auntie in…
In the heart of Waimanalo, a partnership between Howard Hughes and Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is bringing the Flores family's dream of homeownership to life. Over the course of 3 dedicated build days this past month, 25 Howard Hughes volunteers…
On February 1st, the Flores family gathered in Waimanalo to break ground on their future family home. At an intimate ceremony surrounded by family, dear friends, and our Habitat team, we celebrated the momentous occasion with a blessing, a ceremonial…
Last Thursday, the Waimanalo rain let up and the sun broke through the clouds, casting a warm glow on a long-awaited special occasion. Pua Akiyoshi's home dedication marked the culmination of months of hard work, dedication and patience. Pua's 2-bed,…
Picture this: Pua Akiyoshi, on the verge of stepping into her forever home this holiday season. The anticipation is palpable, marking the end of a journey filled with discipline, determination, patience, and a lot of heart. Beyond the physical walls…
This month we welcome Iafeta Petelo and Samarra Jones, our newest AmeriCorps members, to Honolulu Habitat’s team! In their role as AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator, Feta will help recruit, train and recognize the volunteers on and off the build site who…
[Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi - July 26, 2023] - Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is excited to host its 2nd annual Hard Hats and High Heels signature fundraiser at Cafe Julia at the YWCA Oʻahu in Downtown Honolulu. On Saturday, August 26, the…
Last weekend, we concluded our youth workshop series with a 3rd and final workshop at Hui Malama O Ke Kai. The new program, launched this year to help share the spirit of Wahine Build with Hawaii's youth, aims to empower…
For Ruth Pualani “Pua” Akioyshi, owning a home has been a life-long dream. “When I was a kid, I didn’t have plans to get married. My plan was to get a house. I mean, that’s all I wanted to do,…