2024 Give Big Hawai‘i: Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

(Partner Content) Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) provides a wide range of social services for the people of Hawai‘i, regardless of their faith or culture. We are a community of hope providing services with dignity, compassion, social justice and a commitment to excellence.

November 12, 2024

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

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Mission

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) provides a wide range of social services for the people of Hawai‘i, regardless of their faith or culture. We are a community of hope providing services with dignity, compassion, social justice and a commitment to excellence.

Key Services Provided

In the wake of the Maui wildfires, CCH immediately mobilized by working with the local community, partner nonprofit organizations and diocesan partners. Our team continues to assist with the critical needs of those impacted through housing and financial assistance, everyday essential needs and counseling to help in rebuilding lives and the community. We are committed to supporting Maui recovery efforts through the long journey.

In 2024, CCH provided help and hope to over 100,000 individuals through over 40 programs and services offered statewide including:

Assisting homeless and at-risk families, individuals, veterans and seniors with supportive and financial services to obtain/maintain stable housing
Keeping our kūpuna active and healthy
Offering outreach and counseling services for families, children and individuals
Empowering immigrants seeking a better life

Events and Opportunities

Make a donation online, by mail or by phone
Make a Tribute/Memorial Gift
Matching Gift to Double Your Donation
Gifts of Appreciated Securities, Property or Life Insurance
Planned Giving

Join our team at catholiccharitieshawaii.org/careers/

Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vernon Wong, Board Chair
Shannon Alivado, Board Vice Chair
David M. Kostecki, Board Treasurer
Michelle Bartell, Board Secretary
Mary Batten
Jeff Callangan
Greg Dinges
Patrick Guzman
Keone Hurdle
Alan Ito
Sr. Bitrina Kirway
Rev. Stephen A. Macedo
Diane Murakami
Eddie Ontai
Greg Peros
Leah Ragsac
Very Rev. Msgr. Gary Secor
Most Rev. Clarence Silva, ex-officio
Ryan Tanaka

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Robert Van Tassell, Chief Executive Officer & President
Tina Andrade, Chief Operating Officer
Stella M.Q. Wong, Vice President – Programs
Be-Jay Kodama, Vice President – Philanthropy
Paul Y. Kobayashi, Jr., Vice President – Finance