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    808 Cleanups

    5.0 (25 reviews)
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    The next generation.
    Dane N.

    I've been to several of their events. Always well organized. They provide all the supplies including water! The event organizers are always prompt and very friendly. Their hearts and passion is to really make the island beautiful again. They're not afraid of taking on large projects. They have partnerships with the city to remove the large items for disposal as well. All the while ensuring the well being and safety of all the participants. Plenty Aloha!

    Graffiti removal along the rock wall, trash pickup, grass cutting, and new tree planted on the Pali overlook.
    Teresa P.

    I volunteer with 808cleanups for several years. This organization actually DOES SOMETHING when there is unsightly graffiti tags on trees and park equipment or derelict nets washing up on our beaches, this group organizes thousands of volunteers across Hawai'i to clean up roads, parks, and beaches. Tons of litter picked up annually. Organizers supply starter cleanup kits for volunteers, effectively using funds for the work of maintaining our land and oceans. Almost every day there is a cleanup event on their calendar. Come just once or every week, all are welcome!

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    Lacy R.

    I have so many feelings and thoughts about today that I can't even begin to put them into words...but I'll try Kimeona, the love you give our Keiki warms my heart so very much. You are always such a good teacher and you don't hesitate to share your knowledge of this island with them (us). I may need to step back and close my eyes when you're teaching them how to use a machete and hack saw but I know I can trust you to keep them safe! Your heart is so sincere and it is proven through your dedication and leadership. Your passion is contagious! I feel so blessed we met you through 808. I know I personally have grown so much as a person just being in your presence. As we left today, the kids both said their hearts felt so happy after their work today! I still can't believe they worked for about 3 hours! You make the work fun! Thank you, thank you thank you for another incredible day!

    Fishing the trash out of the ala wai harbor
    Lauren R.

    I did a few (formal) cleanups with 808 cleanups last year and was impressed at how well run they were; all of the necessary gloves/pails/ garbage bags were provided. I most recently have been doing clean ups in small groups with other members of 808-cleanups (more covid safe). This amazing organization was kind enough to provide my little group with the tools necessary (pool nets) to do a harbor cleanup. I am so grateful and we were able to fish so much trash out of the ocean. I feel really grateful to those who run this organization and for their dedication to the environment. I would definitely reccomend volunteering with them!

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    Shayla S.

    This was the first time I have ever done a cleanup with 808 Cleanups and it was super fun! I love that they do regular cleanups at the same spot 2 times a week (this location in particular). One of the volunteers gave us a tour of where we were going to be cleaning up and told us how it was before and what it compares to now, amazing. They are also VERY educational (Hawaiian words, proper rock wall building, history of the location, etc.) super friendly. Supplied all the tools we needed. Cute little stickers. Very welcoming to everyone. Provided water if we forgot to bring our own. I loved it.

    This woman can be found hosting beach clean ups regularly! Thank you CB!
    Chanel R.

    About this time last year I reported a huge marine debris net that washed up on Diamond Head beach. It literally took about a month to remove off the beach and it gave me nightmares every night until then. I contacted EVERY government & City and County Office I could reach as well as DLNR, Marine and Wildlife, Coast Guard , Boat Safety division. I called, left messages, sent emails, filled out reports. Nothing. 1 rep from Boat Safety inspected it but nothing followed up. I was blessed enough to have enough friends willing to spend their day helping to drag it off the shoreline with all the energy they could spare. It wasn't until I went through social media and found 808 Clean Ups, that we were able to join forces to completely remove it from the beach and up to the road for bulky pick up. I cannot thank 808 Clean Ups enough, or the countless clean up ninjas that came by and did their part without being seen! It was one of the most meaningful community projects I have been involved with to date and I plan to always be an ally to this organization. Every person who volunteers in the name of this organization is a Hero. I love their posts of collections cleaned on various beaches and parks. It's scary that this day and age we have to endure so much litter on our islands. But as long as we keep the community mindset, we can prevail.

    Resting after trash pick up on a trail
    JR M.

    808 Cleanups is truly a "mauka" to "makai" organization. Whether you prefer to have cleanups on trails, at the ocean or your neighborhood park, there's something for everyone. Family oriented events/cleanups are a great way to introduce children to the importance of caring for the aina and that every person can make a huge impact. I love that 808 Cleanups is not only dedicated to trash/ocean net removals, but also graffiti tags on trees and rocks. Removing these eyesores makes such a remarkable difference in restoring the natural beauty of our trails/parks/beaches.

    100+ volunteers at One'ula Beach Park (Hau Bush) on their regular second Saturday clean-up event!  (April 2019)
    Keiki U.

    Amazing organization that puts on well organized events! Their stewardship efforts are community-grown and really help to connect the surrounding residents back to these special places-whether it be parks, beaches, streams, etc. There's always a variety of activities available whether you are a child or a senior. Tools are provided which is great as well! They welcome groups or individuals and also help to sign-off for service hours assuming you showed up and did the work. Really love volunteering with 808 Cleanups!

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    Women’s & Family Shelter

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    Kalihi

    My family lived here in 2014-2015 and it gave us a second chance at life. They gave us 3 beds to…read moresleep on for my parents, me and my 5 younger siblings. They fed us 3 meals a day and helped my parents find employment and budget their money. Eventually they helped us get into Weinberg village transitional homeless shelter in Waimanalo. We left Weinberg after 2 years and started renting a home in Pearl city and eventually we had our finances set well enough that in 2017 we bought our first home together. I was so ashamed to say that I lived here when I was in high school but looking back on it today as a grown man I have to say that IHS was an absolute blessing for me and my family. Thank you so much to the many kind and loving people that worked here and to everyone that sacrificed their own time and resources to make IHS what it is. -The Lopes Family

    I was looking for a place where I could donate some of my belongings that could be of better use…read morethan just sitting in my closet and drawers being unused, but I wanted to make sure the donation would go directly to the people in need right here in Hawaii. And specifically, to women and children in need. Surprisingly, I couldn't find many places that fit these specifications till I came across the the Women's & Family Shelter, an emergency shelter from the Institute for Human Services (IHS). IHS is an independent, local 501c3 nonprofit organization that makes sure 100% of all donations stays in Hawaii. Drop off was really simple. The donation drop off area is open Monday thru Friday from 0800-1600. You can park your vehicle temporarily right in front of the garage while you offload your items. On their website, there are 5 different ways you can help: 1. Monetary Donation. A link is provided on the website for your convenience. This can be a one time donation or you can set up a monthly donation. 2. An In-Kind Donation. The donation center is located around the corner of IHS at the garage entrance on Kaamahu Place. On the website " Wish List" you can find a list of what type of items are in need. Items needed are gently used clothing (all types) household toiletries (even makeup), school items, food, baby related items to name a few. Basically just think of what you use and need and eat on a daily basis to give yourself an idea of what you could donate to help another person/child. 3. Planned Giving, such as bequests from an estate plan or will, real estate, personal property, etc. 4. Cooperate and foundation giving, such as scholarships, grants, direct donations, etc. 5. Volunteer. There are many different types of volunteer opportunities, such as tutoring children, kitchen help, serving meals, working at the health clinic, sorting donations, etc. There's an opportunity for everyone to give in whatever form you choose. So instead of letting your drawers, closet, garage, shoe rack, etc get cluttered with unused or unwanted items, why not give it back to the community to help another person or child out? Or if you're not ready to part with your treasures a monetary gift is always appreciated. Donating my belongings not only made my house much tidier, but I was also happy knowing my items had a 2nd life while helping to meet the needs of a person/child right here in Hawaii.

    travel2change - Beach clean-up and yoga in Waikiki with Jonathan from Yoga Loves Mana & Travel2Change!

    travel2change

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    Community service followed by meditation on the beach. Awesome!!…read more I learned about Travel2Change through my UH cohort. As a second year grad student, this was my first offsite team building event that I attended. Travel2Change is a non-profit organization that offers various activities focused on sustainability and giving back to the Hawaiian culture on the islands of Kauai, Maui, and O'ahu. From a beach clean-up followed by a sunset yoga class, to a trek into the native forest to protect indigenous wildlife, there's an activity to fit your passions! Just visit their website to explore. On Saturday's from 10:30am to 12:00pm, Jonathan from Yoga Loves Mana hosts the beach clean-up and yoga. He provided the bags and gloves for the clean-up. In 15 minutes, we collected four bags of litter from the grassy area and shoreline between the Aquarium to the lifeguard house just beyond the barefoot beach cafe. This was a great way to give back, keep paradise beautiful, and to show others the spirit of Aloha Āina! After the clean-up, we did an hour of Vinyasa style yoga in the shaded grassy area underneath the swaying palm trees and were sprinkled with a little bit of rain every now and then (it felt really good!). Jonathan has 15 years of experience and his teaching skills were kind and gentle for a few of us beginners. He made it very clear that the session was about the spiritual energy you feel from your core and put back into the universe, known as "Mana", and to not worry if you're inexperienced. We all felt very comfortable and he did a wonderful job guiding us on breathing techniques and stretching throughout the hour. Check out their website to see what they offer. Let friends from out-of-state know how they can see Hawai'i from a different perspective or share this with your friends and family from the Island. I felt really great after the clean-up and mediation through yoga. I highly recommend it!

    Sunset Yoga & Food Drive at Magic Island…read more I became aware of travel2change in one of my classes at the UH.The yoga at sunset was so beautiful and relaxing! A great experience! These are great opportunities to give back to the Hawaii community while having a great time. I would recommend for anyone to do one of these activities!

    Lanakila Meals On Wheels

    Lanakila Meals On Wheels

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    Kalihi

    I recently started volunteering here as a driver to deliver meals to the people in need. A lot of…read morethem are home bound without the ability to acquire food, or even if they're under the care of family, the meals provide some sort of time and monetary relief for everyone. Also, seniors can grab a meal at the cafeteria for free! The organization is amazing. The employees seem happy and they care a lot about the community and the volunteers too. It seems to be well-run with sufficient resources, although they always need more drivers so they can reach out to more people. Their meals on wheels program is for the whole island of O'ahu, and my route is focused on Waipahu. They have some baked goods and cookies for sale at supermarkets, at least at Don Quijote Waipahu. Their chocolate nut crispy cookies are really delicious! I can't say anything about the taste of the meals; but from what I saw, the meals seem balanced as they come with a frozen entree, milk, banana, orange, fruit cups, bread, etc. Some meals can accommodate special dietary needs like chopped, no pasta, etc. I wish everyone can afford food and have the capability to get food themselves, but unfortunately this is not the reality and am glad there's an organization who helps people become more independent and also provides some relief to the caregivers. Besides serving meals, they also hire people with disabilities. Sometimes we just need a helping hand to get things started. Blessings to everyone!

    I had the great privilege and opportunity to learn what this great facility was all about. The…read moreshort story is they are a facility that offers a place for seniors to congregate for social interaction. In addition, they prepare meals for the many seniors who are incapable of preparing meals for themselves. The meals are packed, seemed to provide food for a few days and has everything, including the daily diet of milk. They have the delivery bags iced to keep the meals heathly while enroute. Each bag holds meals for 3 individuals and the bags are sorted and marked by area, ready for the volunteer deliver folks. The highlight was I had the opportunity to be a volunteer delivery person. While providing meals is the main thrust of the project, I've learned many of the seniors do not have people, family or friends to interact with on a daily basis. They look forward to the person bringing the meals, providing opportunity for human interaction. The coordinator of Lanakila was absolutely correct in her statement referring to the importance of our volunteer efforts. I walk away from my volunteer efforts a better person knowing I've help to pride food for the soul and companionship however brief for the mind! If you are reading this review and have the the time to volunteer, this is your cause. My last thought ends with thanking the Honolulu Yelp folks who are this effort possible

    Aloha United Way

    Aloha United Way

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    Kalihi

    The missing is great but their workplace giving us not fair to other non- profits. The 211 dept has…read morea high turnover for call agents...bad management practices. Datanase resources are outdated compared to Google and AI.

    Poverty and homelessness are an unfortunate reality that Honolulu has to contend with due to our…read morehigh cost of living. There are many of us full-time working professionals who feel the pinch of living in the 808. Imagine trying to survive here solely dependent on minimum wage or social security, and with children to take care of, on top of trying to pay the monthly rent or mortgage. Statistics have shown that half of Hawaii is unable to make ends meet, and it is commonplace for Hawaiians to work two or three jobs to survive. When I moved to Hawaii I was deeply disturbed by the sight of so many homeless on the streets. Homeless encampments a block from multi-million dollar luxury condos are a common sight in Honolulu. Now that Hawaii is my home for the time being, I searched for ways I could help give back to the community in some way. Two years ago I decided to become a member of AUW's Society of Young Leaders. This group is for young people between the ages of 21 and 39 who give an annual donation of at least $120. Donations to AUW help continue services that support early childhood development, after-school programs, developmental screenings for children, and distributing meals to needy families, the elderly, and the homeless. I chose for some of my donation to be designated to the ALICE Fund that helps individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. According to an ALICE study commissioned by AUW, in Hawaii, there are 165,013 ALICE households (37 percent), while another 47,066 households (11 percent) live below the poverty level. In total, 48 percent of Hawaii households are ALICE and below. I have always considered income inequality to be one of the most important issues of our time that has not been addressed enough by politicians. AUW is at the forefront of addressing income inequality in Hawaii. The AUW office is on N. Vineyard Blvd. near Chinatown. I have been to the AUW office for meetings as well as volunteer events such as the annual school supply drive for homeless children. It's a nice office and hopefully more people will get to see it after making a donation or choosing to help out with future AUW volunteer events.

    808 Cleanups - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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