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...]
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...]
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...]
