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‘Heroes and Helpers’ bring holiday joy to keiki in need

The fourth annual Catholic Charities Hawai’i event also fosters positive relationships between youth and the officers and other first responders involved. A total of 50 teens and young children from Hilo participated.

‘Shop With A Cop’ brings holiday joy to keiki in West Hawai‘i

Sixty-one children were selected for this year’s event at Target Kona.

‘Heroes and Helpers’ bring holiday joy — and gifts — to keiki in need

The organization’s annual shop with a cop event was its largest to date, with a total of 68 young children and teens from the Hilo area participating.

Big Island Keiki in Need Receive Holiday Gifts Through ‘Heroes and Helpers’ Event

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Annual Shop with a Cop in Hilo pivoted to a drive-through event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

$50 Mil in Federal Funding Dedicated Rental Relief Program

Hawai‘i residents unemployed or partially unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for rent relief through a new housing assistance program.

Keiki Go Holiday Shopping for Shop with a Cop

Fifty-three at-risk teens and youth were taken shopping for the annual shop with a cop event at Target in Hilo over the weekend.

Visitor Industry Distributes $61K to Big Island Homelessness Services

The HLTA, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, distributed $61,000 to seven nonprofit organizations on Hawai‘i Island that serve the homeless.

Workshop on Listening Well

Dr. William R. Miller, presents “Listening Well: The Art of Empathic Understanding” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Hilo.

Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $600K to Help Homeless Vets

Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will award a total of $637K to the U.S. VETS and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to assist homeless veterans.

Abercrombie Honors Graduates, Swears in Volunteers

Hawaii’s governor made numerous appearances in Hilo today, including at the dedication of an Immigrant Resources Center.

Hawaii to Receive $2.1 Million to Aid Homeless Veterans

The funding is part of $300 million being distributed by the VA nationwide to help approximately 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.