The Marriott Maui Ocean Club is hosting their 1st Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest to benefit local non-profit organizations and community groups in Maui County. Our AILH Maui team has entered a unique "Abili-tree" to showcase our agency mission and to spread disability awareness. It was a … [Read more...]
Oahu Support Groups Celebrate Christmas
December 6, 2016
Members of our Oahu support groups, Hui Malama Po`o and Liv! Zentangles gathered at the Pagoda Floating Restaurant on December 2nd to celebrate the holidays with a Christmas luncheon. Old and new friends enjoyed the delicious buffet and a sweet time of fellowship together. … [Read more...]
Celebrate Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2016
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. This year, Tuesday, November 29 is the designated day for individuals and organizations to join the movement and give! What better way to give and get involved, than to participate in one of … [Read more...]
Hale Kuhao Celebrates Thanksgiving
November 24, 2016
AILH sponsored a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the residents of Hale Kuhao in Waipahu to kick off the holidays. An island style lunch and a nice time of fellowship was enjoyed by all. On behalf of the staff of Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, we would like to wish you all a very Happy … [Read more...]
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
November 23, 2016
Our Hilo Office is getting into the spirit and decorating the office for the holidays. Mahalo to HELCO and Toys for Tots for the donations to share with deserving keiki this Christmas. IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry and Volunteer, Gail Wung are getting the toy packages … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Shares Aloha
November 19, 2016
When our Oahu support group, Hui Malama Po`o, saw a story on KITV about a teenager in Illinois who is suffering from severe anxiety following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they jumped into action. The group, who gather to support people with TBI and other neurotrauma injuries, got together to … [Read more...]
Make Your Voice Heard
November 18, 2016
The Hawaii State Legislature’s Public Access Room (PAR) recently joined AILH in hosting a presentation in follow-up to the Maui Disability Alliance (MDA) Legislative Forum. This session focused on how the disability community can track legislation and promote laws that favor/support people with … [Read more...]
National Philanthropy Day
November 17, 2016
“Philanthropy is ‘the love of humankind,’ and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)—is the designated day in November that thousands of people around the world come together to: 1) put that word into action and 2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.” … [Read more...]
Healing through Helping
November 15, 2016
6-months ago, Victor Lea, Jr. required the use of a wheelchair to get around. He was determined to walk again and worked tenaciously through his daily physical therapy. He still has a ways to go; however, he has found that helping others is the best motivator towards his healing. He is now … [Read more...]
Honoring Our Veterans
November 11, 2016
AILH would like to take this opportunity to offer our respect and appreciation for all the Veterans who have served and continue to serve our great nation. … [Read more...]
