AILH joined over 50 organizations that were represented at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center's Health & Wellness Fair on June 15. This lively crowd of seniors enjoyed entertainment, educational workshops, and demonstrations throughout the morning. Organizations provided interactive … [Read more...]
Sharing Mobility Tools Across the Isles
June 16, 2018
These spiffy devices were shipped from Oahu to Hilo yesterday, bringing added mobility and TLC to our consumers across the isles. We are grateful to our various donors who have allowed us to share the aloha in this meaningful way. … [Read more...]
#PunaStrong
June 15, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii, Hope Services, Scared Heart Church, and hundreds of volunteer community members and organizations joined hands to build 21 micro-housing units in record time. This free temporary housing facility will be used by seniors over the age of 60 and families with children … [Read more...]
Big Island Staff Standing Strong Together
June 14, 2018
Despite the anxiety, concern, and sadness that surrounds our Big Island staff due to the Kilauea eruption, they remain positive, unified, and steadfast in their commitment to each other and the communities in which they live and serve. A recent visit from Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen … [Read more...]
Your Shopping Can Make a Difference
June 8, 2018
Your shopping makes a difference. Do your regular Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Now Hiring!
May 31, 2018
Are you living on the island of Kauai and looking for a meaningful part-time position serving people with disabilities in your own community? Are you a self-motivated, independent "go-getter" who enjoys working with people? This may be the job for you! We are now hiring on … [Read more...]
Stroke Awareness Mini Fair
May 30, 2018
Oahu IL Specialist, Thomas Lum participated with the Neurotrauma Registry at the Stroke Awareness Mini Fair on Saturday, May 26 at Kahala Mall. They shared information about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Thomas was also able to share about AILH's program and services. … [Read more...]
Friends of Hawaii Charities Distributes Grants
May 25, 2018
Friends of Hawaii Charities distributed $1.1 million in charitable grants this month from proceeds raised at the 2018 Sony Open. AILH was among the 140 community-based, non-profit organizations selected for our work serving Hawaii’s children, women, elderly, and … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Jennifer!
May 23, 2018
Jennifer Thompson celebrates her 2-year employment anniversary with AILH this month. Jennifer has given AILH a presence on the Westside of the Big Island and been a tremendous resource for the surrounding communities. She has established the Kona Blind & Visually Impaired Support Group and been … [Read more...]
Maui Recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month
May 17, 2018
Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney represented AILH at a health fair to celebrate National Stroke Awareness Month on Monday, May 14th at Maui Memorial Medical Center. This free community event offered informational booths and guest speakers from the Maui medical community who shared their expertise … [Read more...]
