Today, we celebrate the opening of the ʻOhana Navigation Center, a milestone in our ongoing mission to prevent and end homelessness for families in Hawaiʻi. This remarkable facility is more than just a shelter—it’s a place of hope, transformation, and new beginnings for families in need.
Housing is the foundation for health, stability, and opportunity. When families have a safe place to call home, they can focus on healing, growing, and building a brighter future. This Center provides not only emergency shelter but also essential resources like case management, wraparound services, and community spaces where families can find the support they need to thrive.
Mahalo nui loa to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, the dedicated partners, and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this vision a reality. Your commitment reflects the true spirit of aloha and reminds us of the power of collaboration in addressing our most pressing challenges.
Together, we’re ensuring that more keiki and families have a safe, stable place to call home. Let this be a testament to what we can achieve when we come together with compassion and purpose.
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Today, we honor a true public servant—Councilmember Calvin K. Say. For 48 years, Calvin has dedicated himself to the people of Hawaiʻi with humility, integrity and unwavering commitment. From his remarkable leadership as Speaker of the House to his service on the Honolulu City Council, his impact has been felt across our state.
Personally, I am deeply grateful to Calvin for being a mentor during my early years in the legislature. His guidance and wisdom shaped my approach to public service and taught me the value of collaboration and leadership with aloha.
Mahalo, Calvin, for your extraordinary legacy and for inspiring generations of leaders to follow in your footsteps. Wishing you a well-earned and joyful retirement!
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RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS THIS AFTERNOON (6 PM HST) AND AGAIN THURSDAY (12/12) AFTERNOON.
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"Kauhale gives you a place of security, gives you your privacy, and I feel like every day, it gives you your life back."
These words come from Manalani Kanahele, known to her peers as Mana. Once homeless and overcoming addiction, Mana now serves as the Kauhale Case Manager at Ka Malu Ko‘olau Kauhale.
Developed by @homeaidhawaii in partnership with @govjoshgreen and managed by @projectvisionhawaii, Ka Malu Ko‘olau Kauhale provides 34 homes for individuals transitioning off the streets. Mana is there to support residents as they rebuild their lives.
"If I had a place like this when I was on the streets, I wouldn’t complain. I would be blessed, just to have a room where I could close the door and lock it."
#StoriesOfHope #KaMaluKoolauKauhale #SecondChances #Kauhale #KauhaleLiving
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First Lady Jaime Kanani Green and I joined in solemn reflection at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to honor the lives lost on December 7, 1941. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary courage and sacrifices made by the thousands of men and women who faced unimaginable adversity and forever shaped the course of history. Their bravery in the face of hardship continues to inspire our commitment to peace, resilience, and unity, both here in Hawai‘i and across the nation. We will never forget their legacy.
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