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  • This week we celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week, a nationwide initiative celebrating and promoting the vital contributions of women in the construction industry. Held each year during the first full week of March, Women in Construction Week aligns with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The 2026 theme, “Level Up, Build Strong,” highlights career growth, leadership, and the......

  • The Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 for a staff meeting and workshop. We’ll reopen with regular business hours on Saturday and look forward to serving you then! Mahalo for your understanding and continued support of the ReStore and our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter here......

  • Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity was proud to welcome a dedicated visiting volunteer team from Trinity Western University, led by longtime Habitat champion Allen Kotanen. Over the course of a busy and productive week, the group of 19 volunteers rolled up their sleeves and made an incredible difference at our ReStore. The team focused their efforts on organizing, pricing, and stocking......

  • On February 2, 2026, Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity (KHFH) announced a new collaborative affordable housing development planned for Ahukini Road in Līhuʻe, developed in partnership with Kauaʻi Housing Development Corporation (KHDC). Designed to serve kūpuna, working families, and local residents across a range of income levels, this project represents an important step forward in addressing Kauaʻi’s ongoing housing needs. This......

  • Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated staff members who reached important milestones in their years of service, honoring their dedication and lasting impact on our mission. Executive Director Milani Pimental presented each employee with a handcrafted wooden paddle engraved with their years of service—a meaningful symbol of guidance, teamwork, and moving our community forward together. We proudly recognized: Moki Nitta......

  • Maggie Stryker’s AmeriCorps service with Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity back in 2014 was more than a year of giving back – it was a foundation for the life and career she would go on to build. Serving with Habitat immersed Maggie in hands-on, mission-driven work that required teamwork, adaptability, and a deep commitment to community. Through the daily realities of......

  • Aloha friends, As we step into 2026, I find myself reflecting fondly on the strength and resilience that define our community. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity International and 34 years since Kaua‘i Habitat first brought people together on island to not only build homes, but to provide hope and truly affordable housing solutions for individuals......

  • Aloha, Our ReStore and Administrative Office will be closed on January 1st, 2026 in observance of the New Years holiday. Have a safe and festive holiday! Mahalo...

  • In observance of the Christmas holiday, Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and administrative offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This time allows our staff and volunteers to celebrate the season with family and loved ones. We are grateful for your continued support of our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter here on Kaua‘i.......

  • As the holiday season begins, so does an incredible global movement of generosity known as #GivingTuesday. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is a day dedicated to uplifting communities, supporting meaningful causes, and inspiring people around the world to give back in whatever ways they can. What started in 2012 as a simple idea – a day to encourage......

  • Aloha, Our ReStore and Administrative Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. ReStore will return to normal business hours on Saturday, November 29th. Mahalo and have a safe and enjoyable holiday....

  • Your Donations Build More Than Homes – They Build Hope When you donate gently used items to the Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you’re doing more than clearing out space, you’re making a real difference in the lives of families right here on island. Every sale made in our ReStore helps fund the construction of affordable housing on Kaua‘i, making......

  • On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity will honor the spirit of unity and service that arose from the events of September 11, 2001, by hosting a volunteer opportunity at our ReStore in Hanapēpē. We invite you to join us from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for a special day of giving back in observance of the 9/11......

  • It was a day filled with joy, gratitude, and hope as Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity celebrated a significant milestone in Waimea Huakai – the completion of five new homes and the handing over of keys to the families who built them. Surrounded by over 75 friends, family members, community leaders, donors, and volunteers, the newest Habitat homeowners gathered to mark......

  • On Monday, June 23rd, Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity was honored to receive a generous donation from the Kaua‘i Coffee Fair Trade Committee. The check was presented as part of the committee’s annual community giving program, which supports local nonprofits doing meaningful work across the island. Unlike typical corporate donations, this funding comes directly from Kaua‘i Coffee’s Fair Trade Committee—a dedicated......