CREATING PATHWAYS TO HELP FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FIND PERMANENT HOUSING
229
families
978
individuals
174
permanently housed
Kahumana has been providing resources, employment and housing to over 100 homeless families each year on the Leeward Coast and throughout Oahu since 1989.
Our Mission
We are committed to provide supportive services and housing to families experiencing homelessness so they can secure permanent housing while working towards self-sufficiency.
Providing housing for 48 homeless families with children.
Helping over 75 families and youth secure permanent housing.
Providing housing for 54 individuals and/or families with children.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Bezos Day 1 Families Fund
We are honored to have been selected as a
2020 Bezos Day 1 Families Fund award recipient!
The Day 1 Families Fund supports organizations that are making measurable progress on family homelessness, and we are excited to be included among them.
We plan to use this generous $2.5 million investment to:
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Provide housing and resources to families experiencing homelessness in Waianae and throughout Oahu
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Create additional positions to assist with diversion, employment, outreach, rapid rehousing efforts, training and supportive services for staff
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Expand and consolidate our facilities
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Help serve an additional 1000 families over 5 years
We thank the Day 1 Families Fund for their support and look forward to continuing to serve and provide stability for families in our community, especially as we all recover from the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ark of Safety coordinates and distributes an ono Thanksgiving meal and a spiritual message every year to the families of 'Ohana Ola. Mahalo to Pastor Amina.
OUR TEAM
WE CAN RELATE.
Contact us
Office
(808) 696-4095
Fax
(808) 696-4095
After Hours
(808) 636-9618
Our staff approaches the issue of homelessness with compassion and understanding.
Destiny Pakele
Waimanalo Emergency Shelter (WES)
Site Manager
(808) 204-0982
Bella Choi
Rapid Rehousing &
Permanent Supportive Housing Program Manager
(808) 696-4095
86-704 Lualualei Homestead Rd. Wai'anae, HI 96792