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...]
Tropic Care 2018
June 27, 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
June 26, 2018
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
June 19, 2018
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
June 16, 2018
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
June 15, 2018
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
June 14, 2018
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...]
Your Shopping Can Make a Difference
June 8, 2018
Your shopping makes a difference. Do your regular Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Maui VI Group Welcomes LBPH
June 2, 2018
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 30th in Kahului. They were fortunate to have Baron Baroza from the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped come over from Oahu to share information about the library’s … [Read more...]
