Evelyn

Apr 20, 2025 | TAGS: Ka Malu Koʻolau Kauhale, Resident Stories, Preview, Kauhale

Evelyn’s journey, like so many others, has been marked by challenges that led her to the streets. Yet, what connects everyone at Ka Malu Ko‘olau is a shared determination to rebuild their lives and work toward a home of their own.

“If you have a home, that’s your home, that’s your castle,” Evelyn shared. “Anything is possible, but you have to do the work.” Her past explains how she got here, but it’s her vision and resilience that will define what comes next.

Kauhale is more than housing. It is about building kuleana, a deep sense of responsibility and care for one another and the community. Through this shared commitment, residents work toward self-sufficiency, rediscover their pote