AILH Maui celebrated the holiday season on Friday, December 8th with a festive luncheon at the Class Act Restaurant at the University of Hawaii Maui College. We gathered to enjoy the beautiful music provided by the UH Institute of Hawaiian Music under the direction of Dr. Keola … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Holidays with Hui Malama Po`o
December 12, 2017
AILH happily gathered with our Oahu support group, Hui Malama Po`o, for a holiday luncheon at Natsunoya Tea House on Friday, December 8. A delicious Japanese meal and festive fellowship was shared by all. … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Lani!
December 8, 2017
This month, we celebrate the 4th employment anniversary of Maui IL Specialist, Lani Cabanilla. As a true local girl of the islands, Lani's approachable down-to-earth aloha spirit has allowed her to form many meaningful relationships with her Maui and Lanai consumers. Her ability to connect with the … [Read more...]
AILH On the Move: Winter 2017 Newsletter
December 6, 2017
It's hard to believe that 2017 is coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday when we were ringing in the new year. As we reflect on the past 12 months, we remain grateful for the privilege it has been to provide independent living programs and services throughout the Hawaiian … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays at Hale Kuhao
December 5, 2017
AILH hosted a holiday luncheon for the residents of Hale Kuhao in Waipahu on Friday, December 1st. It was a festive time of ono food, fun, & fellowship for all in attendance. … [Read more...]
A Class Act
December 2, 2017
The Maui Peer Support Group gathered for a special holiday luncheon at The Leis Family Class Act Restaurant on the campus of the University of Hawaii, Maui College. It was an amazing experience for the group and the food was absolutely delicious. Culinary students presented a 4-course menu … [Read more...]
Maui Group Learns about Fall Prevention
December 1, 2017
The Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group of Maui met on November 29th in Kahului. We had a captive audience for a presentation on Fall Prevention. Judy Guajardo from Na Hoaloha shared practical advice on how to prevent falls in the home. Everyone learned from the … [Read more...]
Support AILH on Black Friday
November 23, 2017
Shop online this Black Friday at Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. Happy Shopping and Happy Thanksgiving! … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home
November 22, 2017
Living amidst a dangerous housing situation, Rene was in need of a safe place to live. Oahu IL Specialist, Thomas Lum, assisted Rene in searching for a safe accessible home. After many months, Rene finally moved into Hale Kuha`o in Waipahu, which also happens to be where AILH's Oahu … [Read more...]
Stuffed Animal Drive Yields Hundreds for Hilo Police Department
November 21, 2017
Our AILH Hilo office recently held a "Teddy Bear" Drive to collect stuffed animals for the Hilo Police Department. These stuffed animals are kept on hand in every police officer's car to be given out whenever they encounter an incident where a child is involved. Police officers have … [Read more...]
