Kīpūola Kauhale

Kīpūola Kauhale is Maui’s first kauhale community with 64 homes, built to support residents moving from homelessness to independence. It combines stable housing with workforce opportunities and wraparound services, helping people heal, save, and prepare for long-term success.

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A first look at Kīpūola's design.
Aerial of the site.
Progress as of August 2025.

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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 workforce development.
  • Status In Progress
  • Units 64
  • Size 66,000 sqft

Support Kīpūola Kauhale

We are seeking funding or in-kind donations for:

  • New furniture for our community center and common areas, including couches, desks, chairs, rugs and more.
  • We're seeking new sheets, pillows, and towels, for 64 new homes.
  • New printers, cabinets, office supplies (e.g. pens, paper trays, rubbish cans)
  • Gift baskets for new residents. This may encompass anything from dry food, notepads, art, wellness items, cooking or cleaning supplies, or water bottles/mugs.