Pua Akiyoshi: A dream in progress
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,…
A hui hou, ReStore
Refocusing our efforts to build more homes In recent months, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity has gained unprecedented momentum to advance our mission of building homes, communities and hope on Oahu. At the same time, the need for affordable housing in…
Volunteer spotlight: behind the lens with Teresa Terrell
If you participated in our Veterans Build last December or our Wahine Build this spring, chances are you probably met Teresa. Or more likely, you witnessed her busy at work behind the scenes on a build site, capturing so many…
Uncle Wili’s words of wisdom
If you've volunteered with Habitat in the past year, you probably know Uncle Wili. Since 2020, he has spent more than 250 hours helping build homes with other Habitat families and community volunteers. Finally, last month, we began constructing his…
NEWS: The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation Grants $50,000 to Honolulu Habitat for Humanity
Since 1967, The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of Hawaii's people by partnering with local nonprofits. Last month, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity was awarded $50,000 from the Ching Foundation to support the construction of…