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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...

We are gearing up for this years National Women Build Week and were delighted to see the article published in The Garden Island calling for women on island to participate in the event. To read the article "Kauai Habitat calling all women" as it appeared in The Garden Island newspaper click here. ...

We were so excited to attend a luncheon where RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) honored the many men and women on Island who make a difference in our community through volunteerism. Kaua‘i Habitat is but one of the many nonprofits on Island who benefit from the great work these individuals do. In particular, the steady contributions made by Loren...

Santa joined Kaua‘i Habitat homebuyers, Board President Peter Wiederoder, AmeriCorps Volunteer Nikita Wilson and Home Engagement/Volunteer Coordinator Pomaika‘i Brown in the precession of floats that made their way through Waimea during the annual Waimea Christmas Light Parade, Saturday night. A big mahalo to all who came together to make this a fun filled experience for keiki of all ages. ...

It couldn't be said any better! Volunteers truly do keep Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity homes moving! Read the article published in The Garden Island highlighting our latest group of Global Village volunteers as they build homes, community and hope! click here to read: Volunteers keep Habitat homes moving...

We are so pleased to announce that Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity has acquired much needed land to continue building homes, community and hope on Kaua‘i. Read the details in this article published in The Garden Island newspaper. Kauai Habitat gets more land...

October 2, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Catherine Shiningstar Ka‘auwai 808-335-0296 x117  |  cshiningstar@kauaihabitat.org   KAUA‘I HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES NEW OFFERING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ELEELE ILUNA SUBDIVISION. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON HOW TO APPLY WILL BE HELD ON THREE DATES IN OCTOBER. Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i – Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity is announcing a new offering for affordable housing (house and lot) in Kaua‘i Habitat’s ‘Ele‘ele Iluna...

Kaua‘i Habitat staff and homebuyer Lance Kauwe had a blast building with Team Dow AgroSciences on Wednesday, August 2. Over a dozen employees from Dow came out to install roofing material and siding on the future home of Lance and Jaime Kauwe. Mahalo to The Dow Chemical Company for the generous house sponsorship and Team Dow AgroSciences for building homes...

Our visiting Global Village team is doing an amazing job building homes and hope on Kaua`i. So much in fact that they captured the attention of The Garden Island newspaper this weekend. Enjoy this great story as published in The Garden Island! Click here to read "Global Village volunteers sweep in to help"...