You Make a Difference!

If you would like to support our on-going efforts, please contact us at 808.748.4300, send us an email, or make a donation by credit card through Google Checkout. If you would like to send a check, please make it payable to "TJ Mahoney & Associates." Your tax-deductible contribution will go directly to support the women of Ka Hale Ho‘āla Hou No Nā Wāhine.

Needs List
Kitchen Aid stand mixer
blender
new make-up (eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, powder, lipgloss/lipstick)
make-up bags
alarm clocks
kitchen towels
twin bed sheets
casual & business clothing, larger sizes preferred
japanese wash cloths
bathroom supplies (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors),
       regular sizes preferred, travel sizes also useful

For New Residents
These are basic items the women need when they first arrive. Once they have a job, they are able to purchase these on their own. Just a little help to get started goes a long way!

day planners
simple tote bags
purses & backpacks
shoes
hair bands, scrunchies
journals, composition books
small cosmetic bags

Wish List
company vehicle
table cloths (round & rectangular)
bookstore gift cards
admission to plays, shows
health aids (ex. pedometers)
school supplies (pens, notebooks, paper, binders, highlighters)

Special Needs
Identification Documents: Your monetary donation will help women get their state I.D., birth certificate and other documents they need to get jobs and establish themselves when returning to the community.

Resource Kits:  Your donation will provide new residents with Resource Kits. These kits provide How To instructions and Community Resource Listings in a binder they can use to organize their I.D. documents, resumes, school documents and family information.

 

Employment

Make a difference in women’s lives by joining our team of dedicated staff members. We are accepting applications for the following position(s):

No staff positions are available at this time. Please check back for updates.

Internships & Volunteering

We offer internships for students in Bachelors and Masters programs of social work, human servics, criminal justice and other related disciplines. As part of our professional team, you will be able to work directly with residents or with administrative staff, depending on your educational goals and preferences. Contact Anne at 808.748.4305 or send us an email for more information.

Volunteering is a fulfilling and valuable way to contribute and make a difference in the lives of others. If you have the time and desire to help us accomplish our mission of empowering women to successfully transition from prison to the community, please contact Lorraine at 808.748.4309 or  send us an email.

Mahalo to our Supporters!

Our program could not be successful without the help of our sponsors, community partners, donors, interns, and volunteers. We appreciate the generosity and support of each and every one of you. Thank you for dedicating your time, efforts, and financial support to helping women successfully transition from prison to the community.

Recent funding provided by:
Alexander & Baldwin Foundation
Atherton Family Foundation
Bank of Hawaii Charitable Foundation
Compassion Capital – Hawaii Moving Forward
G.N. Wilcox Trust
Hawaii Dental Association
Hawaii State Bar Association
Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation
LEF Foundation
Lucille Hodgins Memorial Trust
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Weed & Seed

A special mahalo to Compassion Capital - Hawaii Moving Forward for funding our website redesign.

Community partners:
Abilities Unlimited
Alu Like
American Heart Association
Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii
Communities in Schools
Community Alliance on Prisons
Crossroads Theatre for Youth
Da Space
Diabetes Association
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline
Drug Policy Forum
Foster Family Programs
Girls Court
Goodwill Industries
Hair by Debbie
Ham Produce
Harris United Methodist Women
Hawaii Food Bank
Hawaii Women Lawyers
Hina Mauka
Honolulu City and County Department of Parks and Recreation
Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
Honolulu Police Department
Institute of Human Services
Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre
Japanese Cultural Center
Kalihi Ahupua‘a Ulu Pono Ahahui (KAUPA)
Kalihi Palama Community Council
Kokua Kalihi Valley
Kokua Legal Services
Kualoa Regional Park
Kumu Kahua Theatre
Lanakila Pacific
Life Foundation
Na Lei Aloha Foundation
Neighborhood Board #15
Norman Home
Operation Beauty
Parents and Children Together (PACT)
Pau Spam
ProjectFocus Hawaii
Savers
The Cab
U.S. Coast Guard Naval Engineering Support Unit Honolulu
University of Hawaii School of Social Work
Weed and Seed
Women’s Board of Missions
YWCA of Oahu

If you are a community group interested in partnering with us, contact Talia or Liz at 808.748.4304 or email us