Kauhale Fund

State-wide Kauhale Initiative

The Kauhale Initiative is about building homes, but more importantly, it is about rebuilding lives. 

Kauhale are built upon “Community First.” Each village is designed to create opportunities for like-minded individuals to move off the streets together and support one another through their journey out of homelessness. Shared community spaces such as common kitchens and living areas are places where individuals can connect with one another and onsite service providers. In addition, the deeply affordable nature of kauhale enables those with limited incomes to pay minimal rent, so they can begin a path to self-sufficiency.  

Together HomeAid Hawaii and the State of Hawaii are looking to develop a minimum of 12 kauhale across our islands in the next three years.  

Your donation to The Kauhale Fund will help formerly homeless individuals to create connections, live independently, and rebuild their lives.  

To discuss a specific gift or philanthropic partnership, please contact HomeAid Hawaiʻi Director of Philanthropy, Jill Wright at [email protected].

Our Commitment to Transparency Candid's Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar underscores our dedication to providing clear, honest updates about our progress, allowing you to support our mission with confidence and a sense of true partnership.

If you prefer to give offline, you can send donations via mail to:

ATTN: Philanthropy - Kauhale Fund
HomeAid Hawaiʻi
680 Iwilei Rd. Suite 570
Honolulu, HI 96817