#Twinkle Borge

Schatz secures $2M earmark for new Pu‘uhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village

US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i secured $2 million in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, in this year’s appropriations deal for construction of the new Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village. The funding will be used to construct water, sewer and road infrastructure for the permanent supportive site that will house 250 homeless individuals and provide wraparound services. 

Flags lowered in honor of Auntie Twinkle Borge

Borge died on Aug. 5, 2024, at 54 years old. Borge was a prominent community member who envisioned and brought to fruition, the homeless village known as Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae. She lived there for 17 years and was known for her leadership and aloha.