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OUR IMPACT

Who?

What?

What?

Children of incarcerated parents often experience emotional distress, academic struggles, and social stigma. 


What?

What?

What?

SavingHawaii.org is dedicated to breaking the cycle of hardship by providing them with the support, mentorship, and family connections they need to thrive.


How?

How?

How?

Through Mālama caregiving support, mentorship programs, family reconnection activities, and advocacy, we are strengthening Hawaii’s

families—one child, one caregiver, and one connection at a time.

Why?

How?

How?

Together, we can restore hope, rebuild families, and create a brighter future for Hawaii’s keiki.

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

Mālama (take care) Caregiver Support Program

Keiki (children) Mentorship Program (Junior High & High School)

Keiki (children) Mentorship Program (Junior High & High School)

Empowering Those Who Step Up


Providing resources, emotional support, and financial assistance for caregivers raising children of incarcerated parents.


Offering counseling, peer support groups, and respite care to ease the emotional and financial burdens of caregiving.


Connects caregivers with legal aid, parenting workshops, and community resources to help them navigate challenges.

Keiki (children) Mentorship Program (Junior High & High School)

Keiki (children) Mentorship Program (Junior High & High School)

Keiki (children) Mentorship Program (Junior High & High School)

Guiding the Next Generation


Pairing middle and high school students with trained mentors to provide guidance,

encouragement, and a positive support system.


Focuses on academic success, emotional well-being, and life skills to help students build

resilience and confidence.


Engages students in extracurricular activities, leadership training, and

Guiding the Next Generation


Pairing middle and high school students with trained mentors to provide guidance,

encouragement, and a positive support system.


Focuses on academic success, emotional well-being, and life skills to help students build

resilience and confidence.


Engages students in extracurricular activities, leadership training, and college/career readiness programs


Works in collaboration with local schools, churches, and community centers to provide structured mentorship.

Ho‘opili (to bring together) Family Reunification Kit (At-Home Family Connection Kit)

Ho‘opili (to bring together) Family Reunification Kit (At-Home Family Connection Kit)

Ho‘opili (to bring together) Family Reunification Kit (At-Home Family Connection Kit)

Bridging the Distance Between Children & Incarcerated Parents


A specially designed "Family Connection Kit" filled with activities, letters, and tools to maintain and strengthen the parent-child bond.


Includes:

  •  "Letters of Aloha" Kit – Encouraging meaningful letter writing between children and incarcerated parents.
  •  "Ohana Storytime" Pack – B

Bridging the Distance Between Children & Incarcerated Parents


A specially designed "Family Connection Kit" filled with activities, letters, and tools to maintain and strengthen the parent-child bond.


Includes:

  •  "Letters of Aloha" Kit – Encouraging meaningful letter writing between children and incarcerated parents.
  •  "Ohana Storytime" Pack – Books parents can record reading aloud, so children can hear their voice.
  • "Shared Memory Journal" – A guided journal that both child and parent contribute to, fostering emotional connection.
  • "Together Through Art" Set – Art projects children and parents can do separately but share later to express their emotions.


Facilitates virtual visits, recorded messages, and storytelling sessions to keep parents involved in

their children’s lives.

Community Outreach & Advocacy

Ho‘opili (to bring together) Family Reunification Kit (At-Home Family Connection Kit)

Ho‘opili (to bring together) Family Reunification Kit (At-Home Family Connection Kit)

Creating Awareness, Driving Change


Working with policymakers, educators, and community leaders to advocate for better policies supporting children of incarcerated parents.


Hosts educational workshops and community forums on the impact of parental incarceration

on youth.


Partners with churches, local organizations, and businesses to raise awareness and expand

resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@peoplefirsthi.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Saving Hawaii is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in need.


You can donate to People Saving Hawaii by clicking on the 'Donate' button on our website or by sending a check to our mailing address.


Saving Hawaii offers a variety of programs, including after-school programs, summer camps, and mentoring programs.


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