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Hawai‘i Medical Service Association Invests $25,000 for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i Youth Program
In response to the urgent need for resources to address the youth mental health crisis in our local communities, Hawai‘i Medical Service Association is investing $125,000 to support five unique programs across the state.
It includes $25,000 for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i’s Ke Kahua O Ka Malamalama, an after-school and intercession program.

Hale Opio Spotted In The Garden Island – Charity Walk 2022
Karmann Bayani gets a pink backpack of school supplies Saturday from Lexie Albitee-Ruiz and Reiko Ayabe of Hale ‘Opio during the Countdown to Charity Walk at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e.
Hale ‘Opio, one of the nonprofit organizations benefiting from the annual Kaua‘i Visitor Industry Charity Walk, was distributing backpacks of school supplies and other giveaways.
“We had a backpack distribution after the Kukui Grove Center Back to School Bash,” said Hale ‘Opio’s Lexie Albitee-Ruiz. “These are some of the remaining backpacks that we need to give away.”

More Help Is Coming For Hawaii’s Homeless Youth
More Help Is Coming For Hawaii’s Homeless Youth
Act 130, recently signed into law, establishes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program under the Department of Human Services.

Hawai‘i USA helps Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i
The HiUSA ‘ohana, including Taylor Shigemoto, left, and Branch Manager Karen Shigemoto, present a $500 award to Priti “Maya” Tayal, Vonn Ramos and Tiffany Marrotte of Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i Tuesday to support the Hale ‘Opio First Jobs Academy.

Rotary Club of Kapa‘a Finds Homes for Eagle Project – Hale ‘Opio
Jessica Gormley of Hawai‘i Literacy, third from right, and Mia Tayal of Hale ‘Opio, second from right, accept refurbished laptop computers from Rotary Club of Kapa‘a President Jakki Nelson, third from left, and other members of the Rotary Club of Kapa‘a during the club’s meeting Wednesday at Mariachi’s restaurant in Kapa‘a.

Free Adult Tutoring
Hawaii Literacy offer’s one-to-one tutoring for basic reading and writing skills to English-speaking adults free of charge. We can help you: with keiki in school; learn college and computer skills and get GED, driver’s license or a new job.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.hawaiiliteracy.org/adultlit
or contact Jessical Gormley: (808) 639-6844 / [email protected]

Aloha For Hawaii Charities Campaign 2021
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Tobacco – Ads & Media with Auntie Val
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Hale ‘Opio Kaua’i Office

Kauai Day of Bullying Prevention 2021
Monday, October 4, 2021
Show your support… Wear Purple!
In support of World Day of Bullying Prevention!

Youth Suicide & Bullying Prevention
Wednesday, September 29th
3:00 – 5:00PM
Hale ‘Opio Kaua’i Office
2959 Umi St., Lihue