Hearts for Service

Author: Kate Record

IHS started out over 32 years ago as a volunteer-run ministry centered around peanut butter sandwiches and the love that one man had (Fr. Claude DuTeil) for those in need. Over the years, IHS grew from a small mission set up in a storefront to the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter and social services provider on the island. We still serve peanut butter sandwiches, but we also do a lot more - we help with housing, employment, counseling, even job skills training.

However, we wouldn't be able to serve between 300 and 400 individuals each and every day without the help the hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Today, Roosevelt High School is volunteering at the IHS Women's and Family shelter, and later on, a group from Levi Strauss will also be spending some time helping out at the IHS Men's shelter.

We are so grateful for our volunteers, and always welcome individuals and groups to help out - there are dozens of different ways to get involved, from working with our keiki during the summer to cooking and sorting meals at the shelter.  What can YOU do?