Onemalu
What is Onemalu? Onemalu (sandy shelter) is a Hawaii State transitional shelter
that provides stability for the homeless and offers a safe place for reassessment
and opportunities to control their life's situation. At the shelter, case
management services are provided, that empowers residents to obtain and retain
permanent housing, economic independence and long-term self sufficiency.
Multiple services are also provided to families, that include a cooking
facility, adequate meals, client assessments, social services planning, job
training, medical services referrals, child care, educational and life skill
classes; and monitoring follow-ups after transitioning.
How does St. Nicholas Onemalu Outreach Planning
Committee help? The Onemalu Outreach Planning Committee is working on long range plans on what our church can do for the folks at the homeless shelter.
What is Christmas at Onemalu? Onemalu includes many families and children among
the residents. St. Nicholas along with
other civic groups provide a Christmas party at the shelter complete with
food, entertainment and toys. The joy and happiness we are able to bring to
these families brings us all closer to the love Christ wants us to
have for each other.
How can I help Christmas at Onemalu? If you would like to help make a homeless child's Christmas a little brighter, sign up to purchase a present for them at the greeter's table. Names and ages are listed on the sign up, and suggested price range is $15-25 per gift. Our sister church St. Timothy's Episcopal in Aiea is reaching out this year by providing gifts for 32 of the families!
You can also help by donating your time to help setup the party or donate your talent at the party. We also need donations of prizes for games. If you can help contact either Kala or Alice at the phone numbers below.
Christmas party date: December 12, 2009 at 11:30 AM.
Christmas party schedule of events: Party information
For more information or to volunteer contact the Outreach Co-Cordinators Alice Armstrong (294-7520) & Kala Holden (672-4692).
