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Seton Hall University's Habitat for Humanity chapter recently embarked on an inspiring journey to Kaua'i, participating in the Collegiate Challenge to support Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity. This initiative reflects the university's commitment to service and community engagement, providing students with hands-on experience in building affordable housing for those in need. A Commitment to Service Each year, Seton Hall's Habitat for Humanity chapter...

At Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity, we believe in the transformative power of community, and we’ve seen that power in action through the incredible dedication and hard work of volunteers from Trinity Western University. This Valentine's Day, the Trinity Western University team joined us in Waimea, Hawaii, and their efforts have left an indelible mark on both the homes we build...

[caption id="attachment_13166" align="alignleft" width="270"] Team Roberta led by Jan Roberta[/caption] As we began a new year, Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity was filled with excitement and gratitude for the amazing support we continue to receive from our dedicated volunteers and team leaders. We are beyond thrilled to welcome back familiar faces and welcome new ones as we kicked off the new year...

[caption id="attachment_13081" align="alignleft" width="317"] Women Build 2024 Event Participants[/caption] It was an amazing day of building homes, hope and community at this year's Women Build! On Friday, August 9th, nearly twenty local volunteers showed up to take part in building projects in the Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity Waimea Huakai Subdivision in Waimea, Hawai`i. After a several year hiatus the Women Build...

On Saturday, April 27th, 2024, volunteers from HPM Building Supply gathered at the Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity jobsite in Waimea to celebrate National Volunteer Week. What a better way for the Partner Level Sponsor to recognize the week than by spending the day building homes, communities and hope with the nonprofit? HPM Building Supply has a long history of supporting affordable...

For a second year in a row, Rent-A-Center has partnered with Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity by joining its Builders Guild house sponsorship program. Membership in Kaua'i Habitat for Humanity's Builders Guild enables sponsors to make a meaningful difference in our community by ensuring ongoing success is possible with gifts of house sponsorships. Builders Guild members are recognized for their contributions...

On August 8, 2023, devastating wildfires hit three cities on the island of Maui – Kula, Kihei, and Lahaina. Among the three fires, the most devastating damage occurred in Historic Lahaina resulting in families, businesses, and communities losing everything overnight. The disaster left thousands of residents displaced, including our sister affiliate’s (Habitat for Humanity Maui) partner families. The Lahaina wildfires wiped away...

On Wednesday June 21, 2023 Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony in Waipouli at the site of its Kauhale O Waipouli project. The groundbreaking will kick off the infrastructure development with the offsite waterline work performed by Kaiwa Construction, Inc. "We are excited to be starting the Kauhale O Waipouli project," said Doug Haigh, President of the...

[caption id="attachment_12522" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ross Anthony, M.Ed.[/caption] You always hear us talking about how wonderful our volunteers are. When you hear this, you probably picture people in hard hats swinging hammers. Well, there are plenty of ways to make an impact at Kaua'i Habitat without ever picking up a hammer. One example is videographer, editor and volunteer Ross Anthony, M.Ed., who visited...