We are proud and grateful to announce the addition of three new members to the AILH Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming these excellent individuals who are committed to fostering the mission of AILH. Click here for more information on John "Keoni" Devereaux, Jr., Todd Rohm, … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Provides Free Blood Pressure Tests
December 22, 2016
AILH’s Oahu support group, Hui Malama Po`o, offers free blood pressure tests for participants at the Lanakila Senior Center. As former nurses, several members of the Hui recognized the need to increase awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure and to take part in preventative health … [Read more...]
AILH Launches “Aloha Big Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facebook Group”
December 21, 2016
As we all know, the Big Island is just that, BIG! AILH has launched a private Facebook group, designed especially to bring together the entire island’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. We hope to bring together many old and new friends and “meet” regularly without anyone ever having to leave … [Read more...]
AILH Launches TV Segment on `Ōlelo Community Media
December 20, 2016
AILH has teamed up with `Ōlelo Community Media to launch our very own TV segment. Among the many community services that `Ōlelo provides, is their Giving Aloha series. Giving Aloha, provides studio production services for nonprofit organizations to create a 30-minute discussion program that helps … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Emily!
December 17, 2016
Today marks the one-year service anniversary of Big Island IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry. We are grateful for the enthusiasm and passion that Emily brings to AILH and her Consumers every day. Mahalo, Emily - we hope for many more years of working together! … [Read more...]
Turn Your “Trash into Cash” for AILH
December 16, 2016
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii is always looking for opportunities to increase our impact on our local community –- and your gently-used clothing and household items can help us do this! As you begin to clean your homes for the new year, please consider donating your items to AILH’s … [Read more...]
Former AILH Consumer Bequeaths Possessions to AILH
December 15, 2016
Hilo resident and former AILH consumer, Ralph Toomire passed away peacefully this month. One of his last wishes was to have all of his remaining possessions left to AILH to distribute to other local residents in need. We are extremely humbled and grateful for this most generous and … [Read more...]
Teddy Bear Drive Heeds Hundreds of Stuffed Animals
December 14, 2016
AILH and Bayada Home Health Care joined forces to gather hundreds of stuffed animals for the Hilo, Keaau, and Pahoa Police Stations. Police officers from these stations carry a box of stuffed animals in their cars and when they arrive at a difficult call where … [Read more...]
AILH Celebrates Christmas on Oahu
December 13, 2016
The staff of AILH celebrated Christmas with the residents of Hale Kuhao in Waipahu on Friday, December 9. Generous goodie bags were provided by the Weed & Seed Program of Kalihi/Palama/Waipahu. AILH sponsored an ono luncheon and small gift for each resident. They were very grateful … [Read more...]
Grateful Consumer
December 8, 2016
Mr. Robert Fletcher and his family drove all the way from Kona to receive a donated wheelchair from our Hilo office. They were very grateful, as this will provide a much easier way for Mr. Fletcher to get around and maintain his independence. … [Read more...]
