by Lanakila Pacific | Apr 29, 2025 | Latest Updates, Seniors, Volunteers
This month, we’re celebrating National Older Americans Month, also recognized locally as “Honor Our Kupuna Month” by the Honolulu City Council. It’s a fitting time to reflect on the contributions, wisdom, and resilience of Hawaii’s older adults, and the lasting impact...
by Lanakila Pacific | Mar 31, 2025 | Latest Updates, Seniors, Volunteers
During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make Lanakila Pacific’s work possible every day. With just five Lanakila Meals on Wheels staff members, we couldn’t do what we do without the generosity and...
by Lanakila Pacific | Feb 28, 2025 | Latest Updates, Seniors, Volunteers
Social connection is nourishment for the spirit and the soul. Healthy social connections fosters self-esteem, creates happiness, offers a sense of belonging, and maintains purpose of life. Lanakila Meals on Wheels volunteers offer more than just food, they offer a...
by Lanakila Pacific | Dec 19, 2024 | Latest Updates, Partnerships, Seniors
As the holiday season surrounds around us, it’s amazing to see the spirit of giving alive and well in our local communities. This year, we’re super grateful to our wonderful neighbors, the employees at the Rehab Hospital of the Pacific, for their generosity,...
by Lanakila Pacific | Oct 17, 2024 | Donors, Latest Updates, Seniors
In 2012, Gary Johiro, upon entering retirement, found himself at a pivotal juncture. Long driven by a profound desire to contribute to his community, he had been previously constrained by financial limitations. Retirement, however, brought newfound stability, allowing...
by Lanakila Pacific | Dec 30, 2022 | Seniors
When she’s not in class brushing up on her foreign language skills, cooking up new recipes in the kitchen, or jet-setting around the globe, Mona spends her days in retirement building community with other Hawaii seniors. For many newly retired seniors, like Mona,...
