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Ka Hale A Ke Ola Car Wash Event set for Saturday March 23, 2024

February 29, 2024 at 7:45 pm in Press Release

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers to hold car wash on Saturday March 23, 2024 Fundraising event is part of KHAKO’s partnership with ‘Ohana Fuels and its ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers will hold it’s second car wash of the fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday March 23, 2024 at ‘Ohana Fuels, 85 S. Wakea Avenue in Kahului. The event is part of the nonprofit agency’s partnership with ‘Ohana Fuels and its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” Program. Through “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program, ‘Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit… Read More »

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Car Wash Event set for Jan. 27

January 12, 2024 at 4:28 pm in Press Release

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers to hold car wash Jan. 27 Fundraising event is part of KHAKO’s partnership with ‘Ohana Fuels and its ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at ‘Ohana Fuels, 85 S. Wakea Avenue in Kahului. The event is part of the nonprofit agency’s partnership with ‘Ohana Fuels and its “Fuel Up. Do Good.” Program. Drive-up customers are welcome, or tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting KHAKO at (808) 242-7600. Tickets cost… Read More »

Sue Sadecki welcomed as new Executive Director

October 23, 2023 at 7:21 pm in Press Release

Sue R. Sadecki has been appointed as new executive director of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers, the nonprofit’s Board of Directors announced. Agency staff welcomed Sadecki on her first day at work and held a blessing ceremony at its Wailuku shelter on Oct. 23. Sadecki, a seasoned healthcare executive, comes with a wealth of administrative management experience in nonprofit organizations in Arizona. She succeeds Monique R. Ibarra, who resigned her position with KHAKO to become CEO at the Domestic Violence Action Center on Oahu. Helen “Kit” Hart, chair of KHAKO’s Board of Directors, expressed confidence in Sadecki’s… Read More »

ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ features Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers as part of Maui Strong Fund campaign

August 18, 2023 at 2:57 pm in Press Release

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers was in the national spotlight this morning as ABC’s “Good Morning America” program featured the Wailuku agency as part of the Maui Strong Fund wildfire recovery campaign. The Emmy-winning morning news program featured a live, on-location telecast Thursday morning from KHAKO’s Wailuku shelter. The program highlighted the heroism of agency employees who helped 220 Lahaina shelter residents evacuate and escape fast-moving flames. The Aug. 8-9 wildfire engulfed Lahaina town and destroyed the 78-unit shelter complex. “It was an honor to have ‘Good Morning America’ share our story with its national audience, live… Read More »

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers confirms loss of its Westside Center shelter

August 13, 2023 at 3:48 pm in Press Release

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers has confirmed the loss of its 78-unit Westside Center in Lahaina. KHAKO Executive Director Monique R. Ibarra said: “With a police escort, I saw firsthand the destruction of our Lahaina shelter on Wednesday night. All the buildings are gone. Wildfire reduced them to ashes and debris. This morning, I informed the residents who escaped Tuesday afternoon with little more than the clothes they were wearing. It was heartbreaking.” Overall, more than 140 people were evacuated from the Westside Center, which was built in 2003 and had 30 two-bedroom apartment units leased to… Read More »

Two laptop computers delivered to Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers

July 28, 2023 at 5:08 pm in Press Release

The Dr. Bobby Baker and Julie Baker Foundation delivered two laptop computers Thursday to keiki in Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers’ Children Services Program. Program participants Jenah-Lee Collier and Journiey Franzen-Akahi did the honors of excitedly opening the gift-wrapped Lenovo laptops. “It’s a blessing for the kids,” said Journiey’s mom, Kapiolani Franzen-Akahi. “It’s always good to give them something different to do.” The delivery of the laptops marks the beginning of the Baker Foundation’s “Computers With A Cause” program in Maui County. Another eight laptop computers will be given to deserving high school students who don’t have… Read More »

Two affordable rental housing units blessed at Hale Makana O Waiale

July 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm in Press Release

Fire destroyed the affordable apartments in June 2022 Kahu Wayne Higa chanted and sprinkled water Tuesday to bless two apartments that had been destroyed during an accidental fire in June 2022 at the Hale Makana O Waiale complex operated by Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers. “It was painful to experience this fire that temporarily displaced two households and took the life of a service dog. Thankfully, none of our residents suffered any physical injuries,” said Executive Director Monique R. Ibarra. “Now, we have these beautifully restored units, and I’m very grateful to everyone who put in such… Read More »

Dr. Bobby Baker and Julie Baker Foundation donates laptop computers to empower Maui County students

July 22, 2023 at 9:52 am in Press Release

Donations to Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers’ Children Services Program launches foundation’s “Computers With A Cause” program for isle high school students Application deadline is Aug. 18, 2023 Charleston, S.C. — The Dr. Bobby Baker and Julie Baker Foundation is launching its “Computers With A Cause” program in Maui County, with the donation of two laptop computers to the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers’ Children Services Program in Wailuku, Maui. The Baker Foundation will extend its support for Maui County students by donating eight laptop computers to deserving high school students who don’t have… Read More »

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Board of Directors elects new Chairperson Helen “Kit” Hart

June 21, 2023 at 7:38 pm in Press Release

Helen “Kit” Hart was elected as chair of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers Tuesday evening during the nonprofit agency’s annual board of directors meeting at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Hart succeeds outgoing board Chair Lynn Rasmussen, who will continue service as a board member for the agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness on Maui. “Mahalo to Lynn for all her dedication and hard work as board chair,” Hart said. “I look forward to working with our board and Ka Hale A Ke Ola leadership team to curb homelessness and empower individuals and families… Read More »

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers and Pacific Cancer Foundation partnering to help homeless cancer patients gain access to safe, clean housing

March 9, 2023 at 3:16 pm in Press Release

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers and the Pacific Cancer Foundation are working together to help homeless cancer patients on Maui get safe, clean housing for vitally needed, life-saving medical treatment. “Most of us have family or friends who’ve underwent cancer treatment, and it’s hard to imagine going through such an ordeal without a safe and clean place to stay,” said Monique R. Ibarra, Executive director of Ka Hale A Ke Ola. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with the Pacific Cancer Foundation and help fill a gap in local healthcare and social service assistance for homeless cancer… Read More »