National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. … [Read more...]
Project Connect Seeks Grandmothers and Teens for an Online Study
May 6, 2020
Researchers with Project Connect are looking for grandmothers raising teenagers who would like to participate in a study to learn how online programs can help improve health and well-being. Selected families will watch videos and do other online activities, and may be compensated for their … [Read more...]
May is (Also) Older Americans Month
May 5, 2020
Today marks the start of Older Americans Month. While we cannot celebrate it as usual, we still encourage individuals and communities to reflect on the countless contributions that older adults make to our lives and nation. This year's theme, "Make Your Mark," highlights the difference everyone can … [Read more...]
May is Mental Health Month
May 4, 2020
May is Mental Health Month Taking care of our mental health is now more important than ever. During Mental Health Month in May, help NIMH raise awareness about mental health in your community by using these free education and outreach materials to spread the word. NIMH encourages you to use the … [Read more...]
May Day is Lei Day on Hawaii
May 1, 2020
Held on May 1 each year, May Day is a statewide celebration of the aloha spirit and the giving of the flower lei. ... It is unknown when the tradition of giving lei began; it was believed to be a custom with the original Hawaiians, who presented lei of nuts, seeds, shells, leaves, and flowers as … [Read more...]
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
April 22, 2020
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We would like to take this time to say thank you to our Administrative staff who perform many important tasks that helps our agency fulfill our mission in helping people with disabilities. A big Mahalo to Zee Cruz-Stanley, Pomai Nosaka and Leelynn Brady. … [Read more...]
Keeping Busy with Gardening
April 21, 2020
AILH Maui Consumer Masu keeping active by tending to his garden. What are some things you are interested in doing or have been wanting to do? This is the perfect time to take care of projects you've been wanting to do but never had the time. We encourage everyone to stay active, healthy and safe … [Read more...]
URGENT: If SNAP Isn’t Expanded, People Will Starve
April 15, 2020
Right now, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cannot meet the massive demand across the country. If it's not expanded, people will starve. SNAP not only ensures that people have food on the table, but is also proven to stimulate the U.S. economy. During the Great Recession, … [Read more...]
Keeping Busy with Family
April 14, 2020
During this island-wide stay at home order, our Maui Consumer Victor keeps himself busy by teaching his daughter how to cook. Tonight’s dinner was meatloaf. Afterward, he makes the time to take his buddy out for his walk. As we each go through this national pandemic, we … [Read more...]
Utilizing Zoom
April 9, 2020
During these unique times of working remotely, it’s important to uplift each other and offer support. Utilizing Zoom is our way of staying connected. We will get through this difficult time as an agency and as a nation. … [Read more...]
