What has always held Hawai‘i together still matters today. This campaign calls us back to the values that shaped our islands, carried forward in stories, research, and ideas that restore dignity and keep us rooted in who we are.
What guides us
Some have gone years without a place to call home. Others are holding on by a thread. And some lost everything in a single moment. Their journeys remind us what is at stake and why our future is worth building together.
- 17,200Homes needed to close the gap
- 1,168Homes built so far
- 18Projects completed
- 55+Community partners involved
- $150M+Saved via our model
Kuleana in Action
Latest Impact Stories
Mahalo to all the individuals and organizations taking action to restore Hawai‘i’s communities. View all stories.
A Builder’s Role in Maui’s Recovery
For more than forty years, Du-Watts Electric has served Maui. When the…
Weaving Culture into Community
Jalene Kanani Hitzeman, President & Creative Director of
Ka La‘i Ola Summer Bash
On June 13, 2025, HomeAid Hawai‘i and its community partners hosted the Ka…
A Path to Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Living through Kauhale
HomeAid Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC), and…
Bringing the Unseen to Light
A volunteer laying welcome mats before move-in. A donor funding a garden to grow food. A builder working through the weekend to finish another unit. These acts of generosity become homes. And those homes become healing.
Waimānalo Kauhale
Coming soon in 2026
Waimānalo Kauhale is a 20-home community in Waimānalo that transforms 40 underutilized parking stalls into housing and expands shelter capacity.
Hoʻokahi Leo Kauhale
Phase II coming soon
Phase II of Hoʻokahi Leo adds 30 new homes with shared communal facilities including restrooms, showers, kitchens, laundry, and community centers.