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,…
https://youtu.be/jotrgrqvRTw Video courtesy of Kupono Ronquillio (@kuponomonkey) Born and raised in the heart of Waimanalo, Duke, his fiancée, Keiko and their precious 6-month-old daughter, Olena, are on the verge of embracing their forever home. Just like many Hawaiian families who…
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…
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,…
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…
This Christmas will be particularly special for the Kalaluhi family. After moving into their completed Habitat home in August, they wasted no time celebrating and gathering together in their new multigenerational home, which has become both a sanctuary and hub…
(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…
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…
