Aloha State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Hawaii — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Hawaii — Lights shining across the Aloha State
The oldest Protestant congregation in Hawaii, founded 1820. For 200 years they have served the islands — food programs, emergency assistance, community ministry. Aloha and the Gospel have always meant the same thing here.
The Westminster Abbey of Hawaii. The oldest stone church in the islands, built 1842, seat of the native Hawaiian congregation. Food ministry, community support, and a legacy of serving the Hawaiian people that predates statehood by a century.
Statewide. Immigration services, refugee resettlement, family strengthening, food assistance, and elder care across the islands. The Catholic mission to serve the poor — alive in the middle of the Pacific.
The primary homeless shelter and street outreach organization across Honolulu. Housing the unhouseable in paradise — where invisibility is easier, and harder, than almost anywhere else. On the streets of Honolulu since 1978.
Since 1947. 75+ years of disability employment support, meal delivery, and workforce development — serving people with barriers since before Hawaii was a state.
Feeding America member. Millions of pounds of food distributed statewide each year — the backbone of hunger relief across all the islands.
When the Lahaina wildfire hit in August 2023, they were already mobilizing. Emergency animal rescue in the worst disaster in Hawaii's modern history. More than 2,000 animals affected. They did not flinch.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Hawaii that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.