On November 12, 2026, we had an opportunity to share the complete picture of HomeAid Hawaiʻi’s work under the Kauhale Initiative, including the full financial picture and the results of the State’s investment.
The audit reflects a point in time during ongoing contracts that were in active construction. As we shared with the Senate today, all $39.9 million in State funding is accounted for, and our independent financial reviews
found that no funds were misused.
Through the Legislature’s support and our partnerships with the State, Hawaiʻi’s building industry, and community donors, HomeAid Hawaiʻi has delivered 8 kauhale villages, 330 homes, and 72 communal structures, creating safe places for people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives. Over the last three years, we have demonstrated that housing can be delivered faster and at a reduced cost when we approach development differently.
We are grateful for the Legislature’s continued partnership and the opportunity to provide greater clarity around this work. Our mission remains the same: helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness find stability by creating safe, supportive housing they can afford.
At HomeAid Hawaiʻi, we believe transparency and open communication are essential to the work we do. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and answer questions, walk through our financials, and provide additional context about our work.
Whether you'd like to better understand our nonprofit development model or financial reporting, our executive team is available to continue the conversation.
