#Rob Van Tassell

Iseri-Matsubara named as executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corp.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has named Denise Iseri-Matsubara as executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corp.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i leadership transition announced

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Rob Van Tassell will retire as president and chief executive officer on Jan. 6, the nonprofit’s board of directors announced Wednesday. He will be succeeded by current Chief Operating Officer Tina Andrade, making her the first female and Native Hawaiian leader of the organization.

Homeowner Assistance Fund expands to $21M to help Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi homeowners

Even more homeowners may be eligible for mortgage or other qualified housing expense assistance through the Maui County Homeowner Assistance Fund Program. Homeowners on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi who were affected negatively by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for assistance and other resources to help avoid foreclosure.

Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi working to meet critical needs in wake of Maui wildfire disaster

Serving Hawai‘i for over 75 years, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has provided aid to local residents of all faiths and cultures in previous disasters such as Hurricane Iniki, the recent Kīlauea eruptions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will be there again during this time of great need,” said CEO and president Rob Van Tassell.

Maui County Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance

Maui County is now accepting applications for its new federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which also includes assistance for utility bills (electricity, water, sewer and gas).