General Information:
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (in Kapahulu area)
Address: 1346 Thurston Street, 96825 (next to Safeway)
Shelter Hours: Open 7 days a week 24/7
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Volunteer Status: Accepting volunteers on every 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00am-4:00pm to aid in shelter maintenance (painting, landscaping, plumbing and electrical repairs and renovations) and serving lunch
Description:
Waiokeola is a crucial sanctuary for individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown Honolulu. Since our establishment in 2008, we’ve offered safe accommodation, nutritious meals, and empowering services to over 8,000 men, women, and families facing hardship. Our 75-bed facility operates around the clock, providing not just a place to rest, but also educational workshops, healthcare assistance, and family reunification programs. In the past year alone, we’ve supported 200 individuals in finding permanent housing and helped 100 secure stable employment. With your generosity, we can continue to be a pillar of support for our community’s most vulnerable members.
Specific Donations Needed:
Financial contributions for expanding our healthcare services and educational programs
25 Sleeping bags – high priority
45 Blankets – high priority
60 Pillow – high priority
Children’s items (diapers, formula, school supplies) – high priority
Fresh produce and perishable food items for our community kitchen – medium priority
Laptops or tablets for our job search and education center – medium priority
New undergarments and socks for all ages – low priority
