Services
All of Waikiki Community Center’s programs bolster quality of life and bring people together in meaningful ways. Education, financial strength and food security create a stable foundation for a good life. Our collection of programs span from crisis intervention to food assistance to wellness workshops and healthy lifestyle classes are designed to work together to support prosperity, health and happiness.
Programs that Protect & Strengthen Our Community
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance programs strengthen stability for seniors, families and working adults. Programs are designed to address a range of situations from emergency support to building reserves to prevent future crisis. Our staff works with each client to address overall challenges, deciding together where and how to budget for long-term stability and success.
Food Pantry
The emergency food pantry program is part of the Hawaii Foodbank agency partnership. Fixed-income seniors and ALICE families with young children are at great risk for hunger and nutrition deficiency as the cost of living rises. We plan to build a commercial kitchen to further address hunger and nutrition insecurity with fresh, healthy food for the community.
Senior Services
We empower seniors to pursue an active, meaningful life where they can get support and contribute to the community. Our senior services address the whole person – body, mind, and heart. We support kupuna with critical needs such as housing, food insecurity and financial help. We also help them maintain an active lifestyles and positively contribute to the community.
ALICE Initiative
ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) are working individuals and families whose incomes are too high to qualify for government assistance yet struggle with financially stability. Due to our state's high cost of living, it is estimated this encompasses nearly half of Hawaii's residents, according to an Aloha United Way study.
BUILD Emergency Savings
BUILD supports those who are employed, often with multiple jobs, yet struggle to make ends meet. ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained, Employed) earns income above the federal poverty level but often does not qualify for many government assistance programs. BUILD is funded in part by Aloha United Way and Hawaii Community Foundation.
Thrive by 5
Many hard working families earn too much to quality for state assistance, yet struggle to pay for preschool. To help make quality early education more affordable, Wakiki Community Center started the Thrive by 5 Affordable Preschool Initiative that reduces tuition by about 50% for ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained, Employed) qualifying families.
Get Involved with Signature Initiatives
Genki Ball Project
Genki Ala Wai's ambitious goal is is for Ala Wai Canal to once again be fishable and swimmable as part of a seven-year plan through bioremediation technology.
Garden & Plant Sale
During the pandemic, our garden club sprang to life for outdoor activity and safe socialization. Our garden continues to promote well-being. Our plant sales are popular.