Honolulu Habitat's Seventh Annual Build-a-Thon!

What is a Build-a-Thon?

The Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon is a public awareness and fund raising event on behalf of Honolulu Habitat for Humanity.  The Build-a-thon provides an opportunity for Habitat supporters to raise money and help build homes with people in need. All funds generated by Honolulu Habitat will support our efforts to eliminate substandard housing on Oahu and remain on Oahu.

How do I get involved?

This year the Build-A-Thon is at our build site in Waialua.  We will be working September 10th & 11th, which is the National Day of Remembrance and Service.  There will be two shifts per day, morning and afternoon.  Two teams of ten will work side by side each shift.  For a pledge form or brochure, please contact our Development Director, Maile Alau at 538-7070.

Festival of Giving at Ward Centers Tickets Available Now!

Exclusive savings at over 90 Ward Centers Shops & Restaurants.  All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Honolulu!  Tickets are $10.  Call our office at 538-7070 or stop by (1136 Union Plaza, 5th floor) to purchase a ticket.  

Lunches NEEDED for Waialua Saturdays!

We are currently in need of volunteers to help provide lunches for our Saturday construction volunteers in Waialua.  Each Saturday we serve all 25 - 30 of our volunteers with a mid day meal to keep them safe and healthy.  If your family, church or group would like to get involved please call Kris at 538-7070.

Central Pacific Bank Adopts-A-Day at Waialua Work Site

On July 31 Central Pacific Bank took over our new work site in Waialua by offsetting construction costs for the day and providing a full staff of volunteer labor.  If you would like to learn more about our Adopt-A-Day program please contact us at 538-7070.

First ever Habitat build in Waialua underway!

James and Tamako Vasconcellos have lived in their old home for 50 years raising all four of their children.  It will soon be torn down to make room for a simple, decent two-bedroom house.  The current structure "is so old and termite infested.  It's falling apart," says Tamako.  The new one will be "easier to maintain" and will be perfect for family gatherings, especially for their seven grandchildren!

Build Site Updates

• We dedicated the Lopes home in Waimanalo April 24th!
  
• We are in the beginning stages of our first ever home on the North Shore!

More build site updates...

Contributing to AUW this year?

Each year thousands of individuals across the State participate in the Aloha United Way (AUW) giving campaign with their employers.  Did you know that you can designate Honolulu Habitat for Humanity as the sole beneficiary of your AUW donation (this means we get 100% of your AUW donation)?  Simply ask your employer for the 2009 Optional Donor Choice Form and you can select Honolulu Habitat for Humanity by entering code 70900 on the form.  Mahalo!