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Seeing Clearly Now
Pamela contacted Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney, looking for resources to help her get new glasses. Due to her visual impairment, Pamela was in need of costly trifocals and she did not have insurance. Kathleen recommended that Pamela contact Lens Crafters in Kahului who then told her that she … [Read more...]
Big Island Youth Group Monthly Gathering
Our Big Island Youth and Young Adult Group recently gathered to make Mother's Day gifts in preparation for next month's special day. Participants happily put their own personal touches on their gifts for their mothers. This support group meets the first Wednesday of every month in Pahoa. Please … [Read more...]
Maui Support Group Welcomes Guest Speaker
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group recently welcomed Jean Tessmer to share with the group. Jean is an Interior Designer, with her company, Space Options, and has completed many ADA commercial and private design and renovation projects. She has won several … [Read more...]
Kaunao Senior Fair in Kihei
Our Maui team recently attended the Kaunao Senior Fair in Kihei. This community event was spearheaded by a local student at Kamehameha Schools Maui, to fulfill his Senior Project. There were about 11 other agencies present and the participants took part in sit down Zumba and were served a hearty … [Read more...]
Omnibus Includes $12 Million Increase for Independent Living
On March 23, 2018, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 that the House and Senate both passed the previous day. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package includes a $12 million increase for the Independent Living Program! This is a huge win for the Independent … [Read more...]
Support AILH’s Big Island Charity Walk Team
AILH will also be participating in the Annual Charity Walk on the Big Island at Queen's Marketplace on Saturday, May 12, 2018. We are now recruiting participants and donors to join our fabulous AILH team. Please visit our team page at AILH Hawaii Island Charity Walk Team to register and/or donate. … [Read more...]
Oahu Kicks Off 2018 Charity Walk
AILH will once again be participating in the Annual Charity Walk on the island of Oahu in Waikiki on Saturday, May 19, 2018. We are now recruiting participants and donors to join our fabulous AILH team. Please visit our team page at Oahu Charity Walk Team to register and/or … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Triple Your Impact
The AmazonSmile triple donation promotion ends on March 31! Amazon is tripling the donation amount to 1.5% when customers make their first eligible smile.amazon.com purchase from now through March 31. Please support Aloha Independent Living Hawaii by shopping AmazonSmile this week. … [Read more...]
Molokai Youth Group Explores Healthy Living
Healthy Lifestyles was the focus of a recent gathering of our Molokai Youth Support Group. The youth learned about making better choices for a healthier YOU (physical, mental, & spiritual). Colin and Marion were taught how to blend a healthy fruit smoothie and took home recipes to share with … [Read more...]
