Author: development

When reviewing the website "Friends of Milo Spindt", which highlights the candidates priorities while running for Kaua‘i County Council, building affordable housing is high on his list. It's important to him that we create a community in which our children can afford to live here too. It's a priority we share. This past weekend, Milo and his friends arrived on...

It was a beautiful day for building homes and hope on Kaua‘i! On Saturday, May 12th, more than 50 volunteers came together to participate in this years annual National Women Build Week event. Women Build week runs from May 5th-May 13th and encourages women to volunteer and advocate for affordable housing in their communities. We at Kaua‘i Habitat had a...

Join Club 84 today and help give a hand up to a family in need! Kaua‘i Habitat’s Club 84 is part of our affiliate’s Holomua Capital Campaign to directly support the construction of homes at our ‘Ele‘ele Iluna subdivision. With just $84 per month for 12 months, you can make a big difference in the life of a family in need....

A new trend has started among college students. It's called alternative spring break and offers students a chance to travel while helping communities at the same time. Recently we were able to benefit from this trend first hand, as students from Portland Community College visited Kaua‘i and spent most of their time working along side a local family who was...

In case you missed it, there was a great article about the generosity of retired Merchant Marine Capt. James Richards and his wife Sharon in The Garden Island. The article highlights the couples willingness to match donations made to Kaua′i Habitat up to $50,000! To read the article "Merchant Marine captain gives back" click here. To take advantage of the...

On Friday, April 20, 2018 our ′Ele′ele Iluna subdivision was filled with government officials, board members, staff, homeowners, volunteers and supporters as we dedicated twelve new homes in the neighborhood. We were thrilled as the Rev. Lynn Kahaunaele-Ferreira blessed the work that was done by the many onlookers. Now celebrating our 25th year of providing affordable housing solutions on Kaua′i, we...

Are you ready to double you impact! Now is the time! Thanks to the generosity of Retired Merchant Marine Captain James Richards and his wife Sharon, any donation to The Captain's Challenge will be matched by the couple up to $50,000. In an effort to raise the $100,000 necessary to construct one Kaua‘i Habitat home; this campaign encourages members of...

It was a wonderful day as the County of Kaua‘i formally recognized the great services provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service members. At Kaua‘i Habitat we couldn't be happier to see our very own Justin Cary recognized for the great job he is doing as an AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader. The Corporation for National and Community Service...

We were fortunate enough this week to host a team of college students who spent their spring break building homes and hope on Kaua‘i! A big MAHALO to the students and staff of Portland Community College for spending their time helping out our community! ...