Tag: Catholic Charities Hawaii
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Time to Grow at Lanakila Senior Center
Weekday mornings, as the sun rises in Kalihi, seniors congregate at Lanakila Multi Purpose Senior Center to play, learn and serve their community. Dispel the idea of loneliness or aimless activities to pass the time away. Members of Lanakila Center engage in meaningful pursuits, through which they create strong friendships and develop new skills. It is…
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Volunteer – It’s a Good Thing
Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter Kauai Program Office Humberto Blanco | 808-245-3200 | HBlanco@alz.org Help as an administrative/program organizer at a dementia clinic; support grant procurement, help in health fair booths, general administration, office support and data entry. Alzheimer’s Association Oahu Pamela Scott, Program Director | 808-591-2785 | pscott@alz.org Enjoy a team purpose: assist with office…
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Premium Senior Services
Caring for our aging loved ones doesn’t have to be a strain on our daily lives. Not when Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Premium Senior Services Program (PSS) offers seniors and their families a way to maintain independence and get relief for busy caregivers. Premium Senior Services is a private pay program of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i and…
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Senior Independence Through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Rita Lontayao grew up on Kaua‘i. She married her husband in 1935 and lived with him in plantation housing, where they worked and raised their family. After many years on the plantation, her husband passed away. Then a few months later, the plantation closed, forcing her to move to alternate housing. She recalls the uncertainty…