A Benefit Dinner in Support of Foster Youth on Big Island

Join Humanity Hale for an evening of aloha in action as we advance our mission to create he hale palekana no ka ‘ōpio—a safe home for youth aging out of foster care.

You’re invited to a spectacular evening grounded in aloha, where our Hawaiʻi community comes together to uplift foster and at-promise youth, including those aging out of the foster care system.

This is more than a gathering…it is a moment to stand in mālama and commitment to our keiki & ‘ōpio, as they navigate one of life’s most vulnerable transitions.

Discover how Humanity Hale walks alongside young people through mentorship, life-skills support, and community-rooted programs that nurture stability, confidence, and independence. Every connection, every act of care, helps build a foundation where youth feel seen, supported, and safe.

The Details:

Saturday, May 23rd | 5:30 PM – 9 PM

Kona Salt Farm | 73-907 Makako Bay Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Guests will enjoy:

• Live music by Vaughn Valentino and Positive Motion, starting with an acoustic set and building into a full band performance
• An oyster bar, champagne cart, two bars, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, and a buffet dinner
• A silent auction, oceanfront ambiance, and time to connect with others in the community
• Special experiences including a hula performance, fire knife show, and a preview of Humanity Hale’s upcoming documentary
• Optional touches like a magnesium salt foot soak
• Kona Salt Farm’s stunning oceanside property while connecting with Humanity Hale board members, staff, and mentors who are devoted to this mission
• Over 100 high-end silent auction items

Our Vision: A Transitional Housing Community for Foster Youth

Community Need

Hawai’i Island is home to approximately 33% of the 1,250 children and youth in Hawai’i’s foster care system, with many facing significant challenges as they transition out of care. Despite this pressing need, resources for transitional support—such as drop-in or residential services—remain limited.

Our Goal

We recognize that in Hawaii, many youth exiting foster care become unhoused within months due to extreme barriers to stability and the lack of transitional support.

To address this urgent need, Humanity Hale is developing a 16-unit transitional housing community on the west side of Hawai’I Island and seeking financial support to help us make this happen.

The Impact

Our transitional housing program is designed to empower youth to build confidence, gain practical skills, and transition successfully into thriving, independent lives within a nurturing environment grounded in aloha and community connection.

This housing initiative is an extension of our commitment to breaking cycles of trauma and systemic harm by providing youth with a foundation of stability, healing, and hope.

The Collaboration

The total budget for Humanity Hale’s transitional housing program is $500,000 for land acquisition, plus significant in-kind contributions for construction.

A local foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has already committed $250,000, leaving a remaining need of $250,000 to complete the land purchase on Hawaiʻi Island.