PATCH - People Attentive to Children

09/26/2026

🌺 Give Aloha & Support PATCH!

Now through September 30, donate to PATCH at Foodland using organization code #77117 and your Maika‘i Member number. Foodland will match a portion of your gift!

Mahalo for supporting Hawai‘i’s children, families, and early childhood community. 💙

09/24/2026

📣PATCH Office Closure

Following Governor’s Green closure announcement related to Tropical Storm Nolo:

📌East Hawaii (Hilo) & West Hawaii (Kona) offices: Closed Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25

📌Maui office: Closed Friday, Sept. 25

🗣These offices are expected to reopen on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Updates will be shared if anything changes.

Please stay safe and follow updates from local emergency officials.

09/17/2026

📢 Hawaiʻi Employers: New Retirement Rules Are Coming

Learn what Hawaiʻi’s new retirement savings requirements mean for employers and employees.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:00 PM HST
💻 Live Webinar

Learn about the new requirements, who they apply to, and available retirement plan options.

🔗 Register here:

A recent state law requires Hawaii employers to offer retirement savings starting at the end of 2026. Join ProService Hawaii and the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program (HRSP) for a practical look at what's required, what it means for your business, and how a 401(k) plan can help you meet the mandate....

09/15/2026

PATCH staff enjoyed connecting with educators and supporting Hawaiʻi’s early childhood community at the Hawaiʻi Island Early Childhood Conference in Kona on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 💙💚
(Pictured Left to Right: Shanna, Rochelle, Carol and Christy)

09/09/2026

PATCH Office on Kauaʻi island Closure Update

The PATCH Kauaʻi office will remain closed for the remainder of the week due to the effects of Hurricane Lowell and following State directives.

For PATCH information and resources, visit [www.PATCHHawaii.org](http://www.PATCHHawaii.org) or email [[email protected]].

Mahalo for your understanding. Please stay safe.

09/08/2026

Due to the effects of Hurricane Lowell and following State directives, the PATCH Oʻahu and Kauaʻi offices are closed on Monday, September 8, 2026. We will share updates as they become available.

For PATCH information and resources, visit [www.PATCHHawaii.org](http://www.PATCHHawaii.org).

Mahalo for your understanding. Please stay safe.

08/31/2026

08/21/2026

Our offices will reopen on Monday, August 24 at 7:30am.