Sharing Aloha with Puna

  AILH recently assisted the Napeahi family after they were displaced from their home in Puna. They were extremely grateful for the donations of four cots, blankets, and pillows, which will bring them much needed comfort and rest.  We continue to look for ways to reach out to our community … [Read more...]

Maui Peer Support Group Welcomes Adult Protective Services

Our Maui Peer Support Group recently welcomed guest speaker, Larry Camit from Adult Protective Services to share about his department's program and services.  The group learned valuable information about this important resource for their community.   The Maui Peer Support Group meets every 4th … [Read more...]

Protecting Your Identity

Residents of Hale Kuhao on Oahu were enlightened by a presentation on "Protecting Your Identity," by Jen Hernandez of the Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union.  Jen explained the ways that criminals get personal information and what they do with that data.  She also gave tips to prevent identity theft … [Read more...]

Mobility Training Leads to Greater Independence

Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney, who is also a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist recently traveled to Hilo to work with Big Island IL Specialist, Karin Riedel and her consumer Rob.  Rob wanted to refresh his long cane skills, learn some new routes, and be oriented to several new … [Read more...]

Tropic Care 2018

Tropic Care 2018 returned to Kea`au High School this month, offering free medical care and AILH was on hand to share about our programs and services.  The Army Reserve Innovative Readiness Training partnered with the Hawaii State Department of Health and the County of Hawaii to provide this much … [Read more...]

Maui Kicks Off Teddy Bear Drive

Our Maui staff is kicking off a Teddy Bear Drive to collect any and all types of new and gently used stuffed animals and dolls.  We are partnering with the Lahaina Police Station to provide all their Police Officers with a box in each car so that when they arrive at a difficult call they are … [Read more...]

Lanakila Senior Health & Wellness Fair

AILH joined over 50 organizations that were represented at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center's Health & Wellness Fair on June 15.  This lively crowd of seniors enjoyed entertainment, educational workshops, and demonstrations throughout the morning.  Organizations provided interactive … [Read more...]

Sharing Mobility Tools Across the Isles

These spiffy devices were shipped from Oahu to Hilo yesterday, bringing added mobility and TLC to our consumers across the isles.  We are grateful to our various donors who have allowed us to share the aloha in this meaningful way. … [Read more...]

#PunaStrong

Habitat for Humanity Hawaii, Hope Services, Scared Heart Church, and hundreds of volunteer community members and organizations joined hands to build 21 micro-housing units in record time.  This free temporary housing facility will be used by seniors over the age of 60 and families with children … [Read more...]

Big Island Staff Standing Strong Together

  Despite the anxiety, concern, and sadness that surrounds our Big Island staff due to the Kilauea eruption, they remain positive, unified, and steadfast in their commitment to each other and the communities in which they live and serve.  A recent visit from Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen … [Read more...]

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