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Santa’s Summer Shake-Up Featured on HI Now Daily
HI Now Daily shares more about Santa’s Summer Shake-Up, our Christmas in July Dance-A-Thon benefiting local families.

Volunteers Needed for Ready to Learn Distribution Events
Ready to Learn distribution events are just around the corner, and we still need volunteers to help local students receive backpacks and school supplies before the new school year begins.

Finding Stability Through Representative Payee Services
Through Helping Hands Hawai‘i’s Representative Payee services, Leilani’s family found support, advocacy, and stability.

Helping Hands Hawai‘i 2025 Annual Report
This year, we served more than 27,000 people, a significant increase from the previous year,
as more families turned to our programs for support with food access, financial stability, and
essential resources.

Rebuilding After the Storm
A story of rebuilding with the Community Clearinghouse after the Kona Low Storm

Supporting Our Community After the Kona Low Storms: How You Can Help
Helping Hands Hawai‘i is working with partners on the ground to support recovery efforts and provide essential resources to those impacted.

Ready to Learn 2026 Supports Local Students
This year, the program aims to distribute 3,000 backpacks filled with essential supplies to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade.

Santa’s Summer Shake-Up: A Christmas in July Dance-A-Thon for Families
Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Halawa District Park Gym in Aiea for an afternoon of movement, music, and community.

Building Connections Through Community Outreach
Helping Hands Hawai‘i recently spent time with the team at Makaha Community Mental Health Center.