Going Home Hawaii

06/03/2026

Mahalo Big Island Drug Court (BIDC), what an amazing day celebrating the supporters and partnerships that strengthen BIDC & Going Home Hawai’i! 🤙🏽

06/03/2026

05/14/2026

Go check out our May Consortium Presenter, Kapono Kekela, on our YouTube!

Kapono Kekela of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force presented on the collaborative efforts being made to keep our communities safe and informed in response to the growing impact of fentanyl across Hawaiʻi Island. Mahalo to Kapono for sharing valuable insight, resources, and the ongoing work being done to support prevention, education, and community safety.

05/09/2026

Restorative justice is about more than accountability — it’s about connection, support, rebuilding lives, and creating stronger communities together. 🤍

At Going Home Hawaiʻi, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to move forward with dignity, support, and hope. Through reentry services, advocacy, and community-based care, we work to create pathways toward healing and lasting change.

Swipe through to learn more about restorative justice and the impact community support can make. 🌱



Do you know what restorative justice means?

05/05/2026

Mahalo to our mentorship ‘ohana - your time, heart, and consistency truly make a difference. 💛

This month we’re highlighting:
✨ The power of simply showing up
✨ Real talk about challenges like missed check-ins
✨ Inspiring mentors making an impact
✨ Local events & resources to stay connected

💡 Reminder: your mentee doesn’t need perfection - they need your presence.

Let’s continue to lead with aloha, build pilina, and grow together. 🌱

SecondChances

04/25/2026

April is Second Chance Month!

What happens when someone is finally heard?

Auntie Ili shares it simply: a second chance gave me a voice, and now I stand with purpose. That voice carries strength, truth, and direction. It turns lived experience into leadership and creates space for others to rise.

When we make room for second chances, we don’t just change one life, we strengthen our whole community.

04/23/2026

April is Second Chance Month.

What if we saw people for their potential instead of their past?

Second chances create opportunity—space for growth, accountability, and real change. Efforts like Clean Slate Hawaiʻi are helping remove barriers so people can move forward, not be held back by what’s already behind them.

When people are given the chance to rise, they don’t just improve their own lives. They contribute, lead, and strengthen the community around them.

Potential is there. Opportunity makes it real.

04/21/2026

April is Second Chance Month.

What if a second chance is the opportunity to move forward without being defined by your past?

In this video, Ewalina Kawelo reflects that truth with clarity and strength. Second chances turn broken moments into powerful testimonies, creating space to grow, to lead, and to live differently.

It starts with seeing people differently.

04/20/2026

April is Second Chance Month.

What if the person you see today isn’t who they used to be - but who they fought to become?

On April 24, our community comes together at the King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo to stand visible, stand united, and stand for second chances. This isn’t just sign waving; it’s a reminder that change is real, recovery is possible, and people deserve to be seen differently.

Every sign tells a story. Every face represents resilience. Every moment builds a safer, stronger community.

Join us. Be part of something that changes how we see people—and what we believe is possible.