HONOLULU, HI – The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii , as trustee of the Public Health Fund (PHF) , has awarded $50,000 to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness across Oahu.  “We are incredibly grateful to the Chamber of Commerce for its generosity and dedication to helping ensure every child has a home,” said Ryan Catalani, Executive Director of Family Promise of Hawaiʻi. “Housing is healthcare, and young children

HONOLULU, February 13, 2026 — Nareit Hawaii was honored with the Luminary Award for their efforts to expand affordable housing by the nonprofit Family Promise of Hawaiʻi.     Nareit Hawaii received the award at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi’s Brighter Futures Gala last evening, February 12, which took place at the Hoʻokupu Center.    “On behalf of Nareit Hawaii, we are honored to be presented with the Luminary Award from Family Promise of Hawaiʻi,” said Gladys Quinto Marrone. “Th

Over 100 children experiencing homelessness received special holiday gifts through a partnership between Family Promise of Hawaiʻi and three generous donors: Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI), Hawai ʻ i Life Flight, and Nuʻuanu Congregational Church.  With family homelessness on the rise, Family Promise partnered with HEI, Hawaiʻi Life Flight, and Nuʻuanu Congregational Church to provide children in its programs with thoughtfully chosen holiday gifts through its Giving Tree

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi was awarded the Family-Friendly Employer  award by the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network at its Champions for Children Gala on September 13, 2025. The recognition highlights our strong commitment to supporting working families through family-centered workplace policies, flexible practices, and a culture that prioritizes the well-being of parents and children alike. The honor reflects Family Promise of Hawaiʻi’s dedication not only to ending family ho

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi celebrated two decades of progress in preventing and ending family homelessness at its 20th Anniversary Celebration on August 23, 2025. Since its founding in 2005, Family Promise of Hawaiʻi has been dedicated to transforming the lives of families with children experiencing homelessness by providing housing, resources, and support, helping countless families achieve stable, independent lives.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi hosted the first-ever Childhood Homelessness Symposium  in Honolulu on February 25, 2025 , bringing together national and local experts, service providers, policymakers, and advocates to focus on innovative solutions and best practices for addressing the urgent issue of childhood homelessness in Hawaiʻi. The one-day event featured a series of breakout sessions on topics ranging from housing affordability and early education to culturally responsive s