Peter Reyes, Program Director, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov - Dec 2022, Programs & Services
The holiday season is a joyful time to spend with loved ones. However, it can be challenging or seniors who are alone or on limited income. Getting to the market or medical appointments is difficult when you have few transportation options. For those on a limited income, it may involve making a tough choice — using their funds to buy food or pay monthly bills.
Peter Reyes, Program Director, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i | Jul 29, 2021 | August - September 2021, Programs & Services
The Benefits Enrollment Center program helps low-income kūpuna 65-plus and disabled Medicare beneficiaries to access food benefits. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, kūpuna were encouraged to stay home and self-isolate. Dining in restaurants or grocery shopping became difficult for all of us, but particularly for seniors who were most vulnerable.
Peter Reyes, Program Director, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Programs & Services
Need assistance with your groceries? Want to meet new people? Or go to a doctor’s appointment? Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Transportation Services may be a perfect transportation solution for you. The program offers trips on Oahu for seniors age 60 and...