#Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi names Cassandra Rayne Gross as Vice President of Finance
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has named Cassandra Rayne Gross as its Vice President – Finance, where she will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance and fiscal administration across its statewide operations.
State of Hawaiʻi launches kona low interim Disaster Case Management Program
Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency announced the launch of a statewide interim Disaster Case Management Program for residents impacted by the kona low weather events in March.
First responders provide gifts to Maui keiki at ‘Heroes and Helpers’ event
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Kahului Target Store, and various first responders brought holiday cheer to Maui keiki this weekend at its third annual Target “Heroes and Helpers” event.
ASB’s 2025 Workplace Giving Program contributes $277,000 to four local nonprofits
American Savings Bank announced the results of its 2025 Kahiau Giving Campaign, contributing more than $277,000 to four local nonprofits. This year, 94% of teammates participated in the annual employee-led initiative, a 2% increase from the prior year. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Kahiau program has generated more than $4 million in total donations.
Aloha United Way responds as calls to 211 skyrocket following Hawaiʻi Relief Program updates
Aloha United Way (AUW) is responding to a dramatic increase in calls to its 211 statewide helpline following public announcements about the Hawaiʻi Relief Program and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP). 211 normally handles about 150 calls a day, but that number skyrocketed to over 850 contacts (calls, texts and chats) in one day from residents looking for resources and information.
Emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program launched to help thousands impacted by suspended SNAP benefits
Maui County’s food assistance system faces a crippling double crisis starting Nov. 1: federal budget gridlock will halt monthly SNAP payments for more than 18,600 residents, even as the state is forced to implement a new set of strict federal work and eligibility rules. The immediate response is Gov. Josh Green’s emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program, launched Wednesday to provide temporary housing and utility assistance.
ʻOhana Fest returns Saturday with family support and child abuse prevention efforts
The Hoʻoikaika Partnership, a coalition of more than 75 organizations and individuals, will host a series of community events this month to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention in Maui County.
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi has promoted Shellie Niles to Vice President of Mission
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi has promoted Shellie Niles to Vice President of Mission, in which she will be responsible for advocacy and overseeing the neighbor island offices for Hawaiʻi’s largest social services agency.
‘Heroes and Helpers’ holiday shopping event spreads joy to Maui keiki
Approximately 70 keiki, teens, and families were partnered at the Kahului Target store with members of the Hawaii National Guard, US Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, US Army, Maui County, Kaiser Permanente, Maui Health and AMR paramedics. Each youth was given a $100 Target gift card for their Christmas shopping.
First Hawaiian Bank employees raise $873,987 for charity with annual Kōkua Mai campaign
First Hawaiian Bank today announced that bank employees and retirees have ushered in this year’s holiday giving season by contributing a donation of $873,987.53 to 36 charities in Hawai‘i, Guam, and Saipan as part of the bank’s annual Kōkua Mai employee giving campaign.
