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…
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…
Honolulu Habitat is kicking off its annual Wahine Build program to mobilize, educate and empower women to help build affordable homes on Oahu. In 2022, Wahine Build was expanded from a single day event to a 5-week program, uniting over…
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…
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…
The construction industry — led by homebuilding — is a large, often-overlooked source of jobs in emerging market economies, according to a report released today by Habitat for Humanity to mark World Habitat Day. Every $1 million in construction output…
