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The Story of Pearl Haven: A Safe Haven for Sex Trafficked Girls
Jul 26, 2018 12:00 PM
Former RCWW President, Lilette Subedi, will be sharing information with us on the Pearl Haven project. The Pearl Haven Campus is situated on 12 acres of pristine rural community on the Island of Oahu. When the existing 20,000 square foot building is fully renovated the campus will provide an ideal location for a comprehensive program of trauma recovery and preparation for reintegration into the community. The Pearl Haven program is being designed to meet the unique needs of victims (ages 11-17) who have been sexually abused and exploited. Scheduled to open in 2019 with an initial census of 8- 12 residents, Pearl Haven will eventually have a capacity to serve up to 32 underage victims. In addition to the required State of Hawaii Department of Health special treatment facility license, the program will seek national accreditation. This specialized facility will be among the first of its kind in the United States and will accept applicants from all islands and from across the country. More information can be found here: https://hoolanapua.org/the-story-of-pearl-haven-a-safe-haven-for-sex-trafficked-girls/
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Aug 23, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Basics of Estate Planning
Aug 30, 2018 12:00 PM
Tim was born and raised in the small town of Honoka‘a on the Big Island and moved to O‘ahu during high school. He continues to carry his small town values with him due to the advice given to him by his father, whom also gave him the middle name of Mahi‘ai because he wanted Tim to become a farmer. Tim's father told him "keep your hands dirty" and "don't forget where you're from." To his father's disappointment, Tim didn't become a farmer, but still remembers his father's advice as a key to his approach to the practice of law and life. Tim interprets his father's words as to stay connected to the land, the people, and the community. Tim always had the aim of living up to his father's advice from a young age and always wanted to contribute to his community through his work. However, he did not come to the conclusion to achieve that goal by becoming an Estate Planning attorney until the near completion of his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. The catalyst of his decision came down to an ongoing family Estate Planning issue that caused him a lot of anguish and uncertainty due to being left in the dark about what was going to happen before and after it was his turn to take the lead. He set off to get a law degree with a focus in Taxation Law as well as a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. During his studies and internship with the Honorable John H. Sugiyama of the Contra Costa Probate Court, Timothy gained a working knowledge of Estate Planning. Together with his knowledge, life experience, and his father's advice, Tim returned home to achieve his goal to keep his hands dirty by helping everyday people in his community to create a well thought out and Integrated Estate Plan. Tim is currently a member of both the Probate and Estate Planning Section, and the Elder Law Section of the Hawai‘i State Bar. He also serves as a Director on the Kalaheo High School Foundation non-profit board. His hobbies include spending time with his family, surfing, hiking, and traveling. Timothy Mahi‘ai White, Esq. 45-955 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste 308 Kaneohe, HI 96744 t: (808) 221-3409 |
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Sep 01, 2018 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aloha,
MORE INFO: The Hawaiian name Hoʻōla Nā Pua means “New Life for our Children.” Hoʻōla means healing and new life; pua means flower and is also a term of endearment when referring to children. Our name was blessed and given to us by a local kumu (teacher) to richly and culturally reflect our mission, and it closely identifies with and reflects our Hawaiian values and social heritage. Click here to learn more about Ho'ola Na Pua.
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Perservering During Hard Times
Nov 08, 2018 12:00 PM
Tony recently turned 40 and has been paralyzed for half of his life. Initially, he wanted to commit suicide, but God helped him to persevere and he has attained a Masters degree in Bible Theology. He has received a competent communicator award from Toastmasters and has shared his story at Alcoholics Anonymous as a motivational speaker. Tony will be talking about persevering during hard times in our lives and see what blessings lie ahead when we do, whether disabled or not. |
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The Direct Link to your Health: Your Spine & Nerve System
Nov 15, 2018 12:00 PM
Dr. Charlene Poderoso is the co-owner of Hawaii’s House Call Chiros, the ONLY company offering mobile chiropractic services in Oahu. She is one of four chiropractors on the island that specializes in upper cervical chiropractic. Since starting her practice in Hawaii this year, patients have already noticed that they are sleeping better, moving better, and improving their overall quality of life. Dr. Charlene loves teaching and sharing testimonials about how the body is capable of healing and functioning at its best when we identify and correct the stressors in our lives. 1 Corinthians 6:19 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” |
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BeyondWater - A charity that provides clean drinking water and sanitation facilities in Africa
Dec 20, 2018 12:00 PM
Pete was abandoned by his birth parents and then adopted into ablended family in New Zealand. He struggled at school due to having dyslexia then embarked on a journey of practical jobs such as farming and sales. In adulthood, he returned to study at a tertiary level. In 1987, Pete married Sharon and they were youth workers for the next 16 years. In 2002 they moved to Sydney, Australia. There Pete entered the construction and building industry. Eventually he started his ownbusiness that involved landscaping, redecorating houses and upkeep of apartments. He and Sharon co-founded BeyondWater, a charity that provides clean drinking water and sanitation facilities across East Africa. Starting in 2007 they have improved the lives of over 100,000 people.Within BeyondWater Pete oversees the community development program as well as financial excellence. He makes sure the money is spent where it should, in a timely manner, on a project of good quality. His role involves working in schools and organisations educating them about water harvesting, irrigation and the scarcity of water across East Africa.In his down time Pete likes travelling, enjoying a good latte and watching NRL. Sharon was raised in the same town as Pete but did not get to know him until she was 16. Raised in a turbulent family she moved out of home early and started a working career. While her primary role was to raise their two girls, Sharon was an equal in with Pete in their youth work.Sharon became a conference speaker, specialising in talking to parents of special needs children. In 2009 Sharon completed her MBA, while working in the education sector and starting BeyondWater. In 2013, the Creans received a Rotary Humanitarian Award for their work in Africa. Sharon is the CEO of BeyondWater and is the primary driving force behind the organisation. Her role is to build an international team, oversee projects and ensure that the necessary funds are raised. Sharon and Pete have a vision to expand the work into other East African countries and to raise volunteers who can be effective in their own country. Since 2012 Pete & Sharon have been based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Sex Trafficking in Hawaii: How Ho'ola Na Pua is Making a Difference
Jan 17, 2019 12:00 PM
As a Co-Founder, Jody Allione was primarily responsible for the siting of Ho`ola Na Pua’s Pearl Haven Special Treatment Facility for underage girls rescued from sex trafficking. In early 2012, she attended Colors, a Hillsong sponsored Women’s Social Justice Conference in Australia, and became aware of the problem of sex trafficking. She soon became involved in helping to address this problem in Hawaii and met the team that was looking for a site for a residential treatment facility for young girls. She located the site, permitted, and coordinated the design of Pearl Haven, that is now under construction. Her career has been primarily developing large renewable energy projects in Hawaii, responsible for site acquisition, community interaction, licensing strategy and contracting, so she was well suited for this undertaking. She works closely with communities to develop projects that will integrate with the goals of the community and state. Background Information: |