Guide Dogs of Hawai'i

06/06/2026

Aloha everyone!

We are a few days shy of our eighth annual Camp Get Ahead session.

Our campers, volunteers, and GDH staff have been planning and making preparations for yet another year of fun activities for our BVI youth.

Stay tuned to our social media to stay updated on the happenings at camp.

Oh, and if you’re interested in reading up on what other events we’ve been up to, reach out to us and subscribe to our monthly newsletter. There will be a ton of information on the latest happenings at GDH.

Here’s to another week of sun, fun, and confidence-building for our campers.

05/08/2026

✨ Be the Steady Support ✨�Friends Paving the Way

Hope is stronger when it’s consistent. 🌟
That’s what Friends Paving the Way make possible — steady, reliable support for our blind and visually impaired individuals.
💛 Be part of this special group today:
https://www.guidedogsofhawaii.org/support-us/friends-paving-the-way-forward/



Image Description:

Two young women with medium brown skin and dark hair are hugging each other closely and smiling.
The one on the left wears a gray hoodie; the one on the right wears a sleeveless rust-colored top and holds a white cane with a dark handle between them.
They look happy, with a blue sky and distant water in the background.

03/23/2026

Last week, GDH hosted our annual Spring Brain Break for our youth across Oʻahu, and it was a great week all around.
Our keiki came together to take part in arts and crafts, group games, backpack decorating, and creating their own Keiki ID. One of the highlights was our Keiki Kūpuna Day, where our youth had the chance to spend time and connect with our senior clients. It was really special to see those connections form.
We also introduced ʻukulele to many of our participants. For some, it was their first time holding one. By the end of the week, they had learned a few chords and were even able to play a song together. It was nice to see them try something new and build confidence as the week went on.
If your keiki enjoyed Brain Break, or if they’re looking for more opportunities like this, Camp Get Ahead 2026 is coming up this June. It’s a full week of activities, learning, and experiences that our staff, volunteers, and campers truly look forward to each year.
Mahalo to all of our participants, staff, and volunteers who made the week what it was. We’re grateful for the time spent together and look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

03/12/2026

💛 Just $20 a month can CHANGE A LIFE.

With a steady monthly gift, you’ll help provide mobility training, adaptive technology, and programs that bring connection and independence to those living with vision loss.

✨ Become a Friend Paving the Way today:
https://www.guidedogsofhawaii.org/support-us/friends-paving-the-way-forward/

Image Description:
A woman lines up to a crosswalk. She has a white cane in her right hand, and her guide dog positions itself across her front. The photo catches a glimpse of the dog's focused expression.

02/25/2026

This week, clients were given the chance to take part of a workshop we held promoting good communication skills, and how to be a good listener.

This workshop, in keeping with our theme of building relationships and connecting with others, provided a ton of information and resources for our clients to take advantage of. Information such as remembering that along with knowing how to communicate, it is also very important we know how to listen and recieve information as well.

We wanted to express our deepest mahalo to Elderly Affairs for coming out to our office and sharing a wonderful presentation with us.

If you are interested in participating in our positive aging workshops, please give us a call to register.

02/16/2026

Meet guide dog Leale, the second newest member of the GDH ohana.

Just shy of her second birthday, Leale has already proven to be a valuable partner, ensuring the safety of herself and her handler.

Leale is a yellow lab, and like Saylor is from Leader Dogs for the Blind.

We are very excited to see the journey and growth of Hawaii's newest guide dog team.

02/13/2026

Meet guide dog Saylor, the newest addition to the GDH Ohana! 🐾

Saylor is a beautiful black Lab, nearly two years old, and already a very crucial part of the strong bond and partnership she is building with her handler. Her dedication, intelligence, and loving spirit truly embody what it means to be a guide dog.

We are so excited to officially welcome Saylor to our GDH family and can’t wait to watch her grow and become apart of the guide dog community of Hawaii.

02/05/2026

🌟 Join our circle of hope! 🌟

By becoming part of Friends Paving the Way, you’ll help ensure that blind and visually impaired individuals have the steady support they need to thrive — every month, all year long.

https://www.guidedogsofhawaii.org/support-us/friends-paving-the-way-forward/

Image Description:
A blind man smiles joyfully while on a hiking trail with his peers.

02/02/2026

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for Camp Get Ahead! 🎉
Camp Get Ahead is a fun, supportive, and confidence-building experience created especially for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Campers will:
✨ Build independence and self-confidence
✨ Make new friends
✨ Try hands-on activities
✨ Learn and grow in a welcoming, encouraging environment

Whether it’s a student’s first camp experience or they’re returning campers, Camp Get Ahead is all about helping students discover what they can do—while having a great time doing it!
👉 Learn more and register today by visiting the link below

Please feel free to share this post with families, educators, and anyone who may know a student who would benefit from this exciting opportunity!

https://www.guidedogsofhawaii.org/our-services/youth-services/camp-get-ahead/

12/31/2025

🌟 Happy New Year! Let’s begin 2026 with compassion and hope. Your gift today helps blind and visually impaired individuals gain independence, connection, and joy. Together, we can make this year brighter. 💛
Donate and Start the Year with a Gift of Hope

A blind child discovers the joy of reading and writing with their very own Braille writer.A young adult steps forward with confidence, using a white cane or a guide dog to navigate the world with independence.A senior manages their health and safety through talking thermometers, blood glucose reader...