About Helping Hands Hawaii's Community Clearinghouse
Helping Hands Hawaii's Community Clearinghouse is a dedicated non-profit organization that offers essential support to families in need. It began in 1941 and officially became Helping Hands Hawaii in 1974, focusing on developing self-sufficiency and resilience through guidance, household goods, and empowerment opportunities. The organization operates various programs, including Adopt-A-Family, which connects donors with families during the holidays; Bilingual Access Line, providing language assistance; Emergency Assistance for rent and utility support; Ready-to-Learn with free school supplies; Representative Payee Services for financial management; SNAP Outreach to reduce food insecurity; and Disaster Relief efforts for those affected by disasters like wildfires. The Community Clearinghouse is a key part of Helping Hands Hawaii, accepting donations of furniture, household items, clothes, toys, books, and more. Donors appreciate that the organization sorts and distributes these items free of charge, with no reselling or administrative fees involved. Families in need are evaluated based on their circumstances and can select items that suit their needs. Donations are accepted from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on the third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their warehouse near Puuhale Road in Kalihi. Larger items like furniture can be picked up by appointment. Items must be clean and in usable condition, with some restrictions on certain items like medical equipment and electronics due to liability concerns. Overall, Helping Hands Hawaii’s Community Clearinghouse provides a valuable service, helping families access basic necessities and promoting community generosity. Donors find it a meaningful way to support those in need, knowing their contributions directly benefit families striving for self-sufficiency. The organization’s staff are known for their kindness and helpfulness, making the donation process smooth and respectful.
Staff were super nice and helpful! We were able to donate mattresses, furniture, housewares, clothes, and toiletries. They helped us unload everything and gave us a receipt for tax purposes.
August 2023
I wish the website would mention donation hours or I may have missed it browsing. But I found out dropping off to donation center is 11am to 2pm.
April 2023
QGenuine people, couldn't drive had lost my office they help me get some paperwork in quickly with grace and kindness
