Alana Ola Pono Kauhale

Across from ʻAʻala Park, next to Iwilei Senior Residence, sits a 45,000 square foot site now home to Alana Ola Pono Kauhale, a community of 43 tiny homes, including 5 that are ADA accessible. Built to serve individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Downtown Honolulu, this pet-friendly kauhale features showers, restrooms, kitchens, and a range of supportive services including case management, security, healthcare, and more. The main entrance is on Iwilei Road, with a secondary entrance on North King Street.

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91-1070 Yorktown St, Kapolei, HI 96707
Role
HomeAid Hawai‘i is the lead developer working on site planning, infrastructure, and construction.
Amenities
Showers, restrooms, laundry, community buildings with kitchens for food distribution, and a community garden.
Services
Case management, intake management, community services, and healthcare.
  • Status Completed 2025
  • Units 43
  • Size 45,157 sqft.
  • Service Provider IHS Hawai‘i
65
Community Savings ScoreThe percent of total costs saved through the HomeAid model and public-private collaboration. Learn more

Project Financial Overview

Our public-private partnership between HomeAid Hawai‘i and Governor Green’s Administration saved taxpayers $10,178,039 (65%) of the total project cost utilizing our nonprofit development model.

  • Donated land: $9,097,333
  • Emergency Proclamation Savings: $700,541
  • Building Industry Support: $161,042
  • Private Donations: $219,123
  • Total Public Funds: $5,245,116

Total Project Value: $15,423,155

Alana Ola Pono Kauhale, named by the esteemed Auntie Pualani Kanahele, means "Awakening to a Good Life." It embodies the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live with dignity, purpose, and connection.

Mahalo to our partners

The following organizations and individuals have partnered with HomeAid Hawai‘i to build Alana Ola Pono Kauhale. Resource Partners have donated or heavily discounted labor or materials. Become a partner