(HONOLULU) – Honolulu Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $1.5 million from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to create affordable homeownership opportunities for Native Hawaiian families. The program will provide permanent, affordable shelter and foster economic self-sufficiency for 36 Native…
It's said that gratitude is a byproduct of service. Gratitude is recognizing (and appreciating) what we have. Service is offering what we have to others. When we serve those around us, when we freely give what we have to those…
Looking for an alternative to pie? This Thanksgiving, try Auntie Barb's homemade pudding squares. Auntie Barb Kapuakela, who moved into her new Habitat home this past August with her siblings, is excited to host the holidays at her new home…
Last month, Keller Williams Young Professionals (KWYP) partnered with Habitat to help us set the stage for our upcoming projects. Led by Amanda Dobransky, ten members of KWYP volunteered on a sunny (and muddy) Friday morning to spend their morning…
Waimanalo’s Kakaina subdivision was abuzz on Thursday, October 20th, as we gathered with more than 100 volunteers, partners and supporters to celebrate our newest Habitat homeowners, William “Uncle Wili” and Cheryl Gramberg. The Grambergs are Habitat’s 90th homeowners, and the…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our very own, TJ Joseph, as Honolulu Habitat’s chief executive officer (CEO). TJ, who most recently served as chief of staff in her seven-year tenure at Habitat, takes the helm two…
Join us in welcoming Genovese Seumalo (more affectionately known around here as Geno) as Honolulu ReStore’s newest manager! Geno has been working with Honolulu ReStore for over five years, and during that time he’s worn many hats as an associate,…
This month, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity commemorated the completion of not one, not two, but three homes in Waimanalo and Papakolea. Home Dedication Ceremonies were held on August 4, August 11 and August 12. “A Habitat Home Dedication is a…
Last week, 23 teens from across the world came together as part of their community service-oriented summer program to volunteer at our office and ReStore. Across two days, this group of all-women volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make…
Last month, after eight years of dedicated service and leadership, Jim Murphy announced his resignation as Chief Executive Officer of Honolulu Habitat for Humanity. Jim's time at Honolulu Habitat can be described as expansive. Under his leadership, we constructed 21…
