Happy new year ‘ohana,

As I reflect on 2025, I’m filled with deep gratitude for the community that made this year of healing and growth possible. Rooted in culture, relationship, and care, Humanity Hale had the honor of supporting keiki and ʻōpio through trauma-informed, culturally grounded programs offered in schools and community spaces.

This Impact Report shares a snapshot of what your support helped create—youth building confidence and coping skills, reclaiming cultural identity through art and ʻike kūpuna practices, and finding safe, trusted spaces to heal and grow. Every number represents a young person seen, supported, and believed in.

Mahalo nui loa for walking alongside us. We’re honored to share the impact of 2025 with you and excited to continue creating brighter futures for Hawai’i youth together.

Charis Higginson ❤️
Founder & Executive Director

Overview

In 2025, Humanity Hale continued its mission to provide trauma-informed, culturally grounded healing programs for keiki and ʻōpio across Hawaiʻi Island. Rooted in relationship, culture, and community, our work supports youth navigating complex trauma, foster care involvement, and limited access to traditional mental health services.

This year reflected both growth and depth—expanding our reach while strengthening the quality and consistency of care delivered in schools and community settings.

Program Reach and Partnerships

• Ke Kula ʻO ʻEhunuikaimalino – 107 students served
• Kona Pacific Charter School – 22 students served
• Humanity Hale weekend & community programs – 26 youth served

Through consistent presence and trusted relationships, our in-school model allowed youth to engage in healing services without stigma or disruption to their learning environment.

Looking Ahead

Humanity Hale remains committed to expanding trauma-informed youth programming and developing long-term solutions, including transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care.

Mahalo nui loa to our partners, funders, mentors, and community members. Your support allows Humanity Hale to continue showing up—consistently and with heart—for Hawaiʻi’s youth.

Check out the full 2025 Impact Report

Enjoying time together earlier this month and making vision boards to encourage thinking about the future.

We’re now on LinkedIn!

We’re excited to share that Humanity Hale is now on LinkedIn! This new space will allow us to share updates about our programs, impact, and future initiatives with a broader community. Help us grow our community of care!

Mahalo for staying connected and for being part of this journey with us.