Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Awards $50,000 Public Health Fund Grant to Family Promise of Hawaiʻi

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 are at the greatest risk of experiencing homelessness. With family homelessness on the rise, this grant will provide more children and families with a pathway to housing, which will improve public health for our entire community.”

Family Promise of Hawaii provides shelter, housing stabilization, and prevention programs that help families with children secure safe, stable housing. With several facilities around Oʻahu, the nonprofit delivers case management, rental assistance, financial literacy education, and wraparound services designed to keep families together and on a path toward long-term self-sufficiency.

“Stable housing is one of the most powerful determinants of health and economic security,” said Sherry Menor, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. “Family Promise of Hawaii is doing the critical, hands-on work of keeping families safely housed, supporting parents, and protecting children from the lasting impacts of homelessness. Through the Public Health Fund, we are proud to invest in solutions that strengthen family stability, reduce long-term public costs, and create healthier outcomes for our entire community.”

Administered by the Chamber, the Public Health Fund provides grants to Oahu-based nonprofit organizations for projects related to health education, research, and legislative advocacy. Each year, the volunteer PHF Advisory Committee reviews applications and recommends recipients to the Chamber’s Board of Directors for final approval. More than $100,000 in grants are awarded annually.

About the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

As the “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the advocate for business in Hawaii. A recipient of the national ACCE Chamber of the Year Award in 2018, the Chamber’s 4Hawaii efforts serve its 2,000+ member organizations and the business community under the pillars of Economy, Environment, Education and Entrepreneurship. The Chamber advocates on behalf of business; supports its members with training, business building and networking opportunities; and serves as a liaison between civilian and military communities, working to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Hawaii. Visit cochawaii.org. 

About the Public Health Fund

Administered by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, the Public Health Fund (PHF) provides grants to Oahu nonprofit organizations supporting public health programs, projects, and services. Established to fund education, research, and legislative initiatives not typically covered by other sources, the PHF prioritizes projects that deliver visible community impact and reflect Chamber leadership. Each year, more than $100,000 in grants are awarded, with recommendations reviewed by the volunteer PHF Advisory Committee and approved by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Visit cochawaii.org/programs/public-health-fund.