HONOLULU (HI Now) – Laughter and music stuffed the IHS Ladies’s and Household Refuge on Friday.
Volunteers introduced vacation cheer to 16 homeless households, every with a distinct story.
We made vacation playing cards and key chains, and loved sweets and video games.
“We’re an enormous household neighborhood. Everybody cares about our kids,” Miriam Webb stated.
She and her daughters Elizabeth and Hannah lived of their automotive for a month earlier than transferring to the shelter. She appreciates the assist.
“They grew up right here, and it is sort of a stepping stone from their being right here to a everlasting residence.”
At this Christmas get together, it wasn’t Santa who took the household picture, however the Grinch.
However this Grinch is not imply. She is aware of her struggles with being homeless.
“At present is Christmas and also you’re within the shelter and it is sort of miserable. I simply wished to provide again. I wished to make them smile, I wished to make them pleased. And it is all in regards to the children.” ” stated Chasarae Poche, a home violence survivor who now lives in a house in Ewa Seaside along with his six kids.
“It’s heartbreaking to listen to the tales of girls who’re with out household and haven’t misplaced every little thing. to let you already know that we’re, and that whereas we might not be associated, we’re nonetheless household.
Households additionally acquired presents donated by AIO, Areas Basis and different neighborhood companions.
Alyssa Koki, Youngsters’s Program Supervisor at IHS, stated:
“They could not have as a lot as we do, however they’re very pleased and have come to understand every little thing I’ve,” says volunteer Punahou freshman Camryn Okinaka stated.
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