On October 1, 2010, the Office for Social Ministry, Care-A-Van Program of the Diocese of Honolulu became HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. (HOPE). Although our name changed, we remained the same nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation providing services and programs to those most in need in the community with the same dedicated staff and support from the Diocese of Honolulu. While the Office for Social Ministry Department continues at the Diocese of Honolulu to work with our parishes and schools, the work of the Care-A-Van Program became part of HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. Bishop Larry Silva remains committed to helping end homelessness and the incorporation of the Care-A-Van program into HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. has allowed us to be more visible in our community.

It has become obvious that in order to end homelessness in Hawaii, social services, politicians, the business community, and the faith community need to work together toward the common goal of serving our brothers and sisters who are without a place to lay their heads each night. A sense of community, belonging, and long-term personal accountability are critical to helping people realize their self worth.

Now, 15 years later, we celebrate some major achievements, including Sacred Heart Shelter, the micro-shelters  for lava evacuees, Keolahou (Hawaiʻi Island’s first ʻOhana Zone), and the establishment of our Street Medicine program. 

We invite your involvement, whether your organization has been serving families and individuals experiencing homelessness for generations or you’re just getting started! Come partner with us, talk story. We recognize that it takes a community to directly and effectively impact homelessness in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at 808-935-3050 and help expand our reach to serve the most vulnerable of our community.