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...]
Happy Anniversary, Pomai!
November 18, 2017
This month we celebrate the 2nd employment anniversary of Big Island Clerical Assistant, Pomai Nosaka. If you ever call or visit our Hilo Office, you will likely be warmly greeted by Pomai. Pomai started as a volunteer at AILH and later became a vital part of the Hilo office staff as she continues … [Read more...]
AILH Provides Outreach for National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
November 17, 2017
In recognition of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week,(November 12-18) the Salvation Army in Kahului hosted the Annual Patrick Foyle Resource Fair for the Homeless. AILH was one of many community agencies who participated by sharing information about free services and resources. … [Read more...]
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Shares the Joys of the Holidays
November 15, 2017
AILH has been blessed to be selected as a recipient of The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation's annual "Sharing the Joys of the Holidays" project. Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden, and Oahu IL Specialist, Thomas Lum, were joined by consumer, Valerie Yamada, … [Read more...]
Support AILH While You Shop
November 7, 2017
Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at Amazon Smile and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from AILH Hilo
November 1, 2017
Happy Halloween from Sam, Gail, and Lani of our Hilo office. Stay safe and have fun! :) … [Read more...]
AILH Makes Maui News
October 31, 2017
Our very own Maui team was recently featured in The Maui News. … [Read more...]
Maui Group Gathers to Discuss Paratransit Issues
October 28, 2017
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group met on Wednesday, October 25 in Kahului. The group was thrilled to welcome Gay Sibonga, Chief Operating Officer and Harry Johnson, Transportation Director at MEO to discuss all things paratransit. They provided a great … [Read more...]
