Helping Hands Hawai‘i 2025 Wrapped
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the people, support, and impact our community made possible.
By the Numbers
Through November 2025, Helping Hands Hawai‘i served:
- 33,218 individuals
- 20,043 households
Behind every number is a person, a family, and a moment when help mattered.
Supporting Stability Through Financial Care
Our Representative Payee Services helped clients stay on track and supported daily financial stability by:
- Processing 28,400 bill payments
- Maintaining a 96% on-time payment rate
- Supporting budgeting for 88% of clients
- Responding to an average of 248 calls per month
Meeting Basic Needs Through the Community Clearinghouse
Our Community Clearinghouse continued to be a critical safety net:
- 71,400 household items distributed, valued at more than $304,600
- $105,000+ in financial assistance provided to prevent eviction and utility shutoffs
- 23 financial literacy workshops attended by more than 135 people
- 3,000+ school supply kits distributed, valued at over $152,400
- 550 families supported through holiday programs (and counting)
The impact was felt deeply:
- About 96% of households said material and financial assistance helped stabilize their situation and reduced their overall burden
- One client shared, “Without this program, I would never have made it as a single mom.”
Expanding Access to Food and Resources
Through SNAP Outreach, our team met people where they were:
- 170+ outreach events and 409 hours in the community
- 16 new community partnerships established
- $26,600+ in grocery gift cards distributed while families waited for SNAP approval
The results were clear:
- 99% of approved households said SNAP improved their overall quality of life
- 90% said it helped them access more nutritious food
Breaking Language Barriers
Our Bilingual Access Line ensured language never prevented care:
- 1,145 interpreting appointments and translation projects
- 24 languages supported
- 100% of clients reported improved understanding and service access
Powered by Volunteers
None of this work happens alone. Through November:
- 350+ volunteers
- 1,860+ hours served
- $62,300+ in volunteer service value
Looking Ahead
These numbers reflect resilience, dignity, and hope for neighbors in need. As we close out 2025, we’re grateful for every donor, volunteer, partner, and supporter who helped lift up our community.
If you’d like to be part of what comes next, your support helps ensure neighbors across Hawai‘i can have a helping hand during life’s toughest times.
