Oceanfront Benefit Dinner Raises Funds for Foster Youth Every ticket supports mentorship and transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care
Oceanfront Benefit Dinner Raises Funds for Foster Youth
Every ticket supports mentorship and transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Non-profit Humanity Hale announces a “a beautiful night to build a strong future together,” or Na Hale Palekana No Ka ‘Opio: A Benefit Dinner, to support vulnerable Hawai‘i Island youth ageing out of foster care.
Time is 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at the Kona Salt Farm and includes an oceanfront buffet dinner by Chef Brian Fujikawa, tray-passed pupus, fresh oyster bar, two full bars serving craft cocktails and specialty drinks, a beer tap trailer and champagne cart. Enjoy an intimate acoustic guitar set featuring live vocals by Vaughn Valentino, band music by Positive Motion, hula and fire dancer performances, live/silent auctions, a preview of Humanity Hale’s upcoming documentary and meaningful community storytelling. Also on tap is an optional deep-sea salt foot soak.
Proceeds from the fundraiser benefits Humanity Hale’s goal to purchase property for West Hawai‘i’s first transitional housing village for youth aging out of foster care, ages 18–24. The vision includes small homes, shared community spaces, mentorship programs, cultural healing practices, life-skills education and access to ongoing emotional support services.
To date, nearly $31,600 has been raised of the $250K goal.
“Each year, many teens aging out of foster care in Hawaiʻi are left without stable housing, consistent support systems, or the resources needed to successfully transition into adulthood,” notes Charis Higginson, organization founder and ED. “Humanity Hale exists to change that.”
Emphasizing that Humanity Hale is not just about building tiny homes, she details, “It’s about creating a safe community where these youth can heal, grow and build meaningful futures surrounded by mentorship, cultural connection and trauma-informed support.”
General admission is $125, VIP tickets are $200 and table packages can be purchased online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kokua-and-community-a-benefit-dinner.
“This project represents hope, prevention and a long-term solution for some of our island’s most vulnerable young people,” Higginson adds. “Your presence helps create a space where youth feel safe, supported and empowered as they step into independence.”
Event organizers are seeking business, community and table sponsors. Find details on the above ticket link. For more information on Humanity Hale, visit https://humanityhale.org.
~Humanity Hale provides essential free weekly trauma support programs for island children and is working to establish a group foster home, community center and home for children aging out of foster care on the Big Island. Humanity Hale’s goal is to ensure that children have a safe and supportive environment to heal from trauma, to teach them the tools to end generational trauma and to support them on their healing journeys. https://humanityhale.org
