Helping hands every single day..:…read more Continuing to purge and free myself from things I no longer need I decided to search for Salvation Army and conveniently they have one right in Stadium Mall in Salt Lake. It's located all the way at the end beside Goodyear you'll immediately see a container for the drop off. Even on this Fourth of July like clockwork the staff is there ready to accept your items just as I was done another large truck drove right up and dropped off a huge load including a vacuum and other household items makes seeing the giving doesn't stop here is a pleasant sight to see. This Salvation Army Donation Center is a great location to quickly drop off your items with the largest lot to drive up and give is very easy and am grateful for this convenient location. Thank you!

The best non-government organization , they are the one who message us first and give us hope…read morethough what we need is not part of their program. I'm very thankful im in the right community. God bless you all. I honestly was able to serve Salvation Army organization in the philippines in the province of rizal. I am a social development office and handle NGOs and Senior citizen.

Friends of the Library was a great find. We were helping a friends brother clean out his mother in…read morelaws old Japanese books on various topics which totaled around 50+ books. Called numerous establishments but no one would take it. Finally called Friends of the Library and scheduled an appointment to drop everything off to their warehouse near Iwalei Costco. The warehouse was easy to access and the drop off was quick and simple.

Just left their pop-up at Ward today with 4 books! They'll be at Ward today and next weekend (Jan…read more21-22) . There's lots of selection, it's well organized, and with a smooth check out process. Prices are much more practical than Book-off! Found a couple gems of local cookbook finds that I doubt Pinterest would even have. Check them out and support your libraries (:

Located in the old Sack N Save, Reuse Hawaii is located in Salt Lake, this is a great store that…read moresupports reducing waste and saving materials that may have been on its way to the landfill. I didn't have any thing to donate, but they do take various types of building materials, secondhand furniture, electrical/plumbing, etc, that can refurbish and resell in their store. The people there are very friendly and knowledgeable, they also recently opened a tool library where you can rent the tools at a membership rate: $20 for a month, $50 for 3 months, $150 for annual, with a discount of 10% for students, seniors, and the elderly. So if you are need of just second hand furniture or even a slabs to make a table, I suggest giving them a try and coming down to their store. You never know what you may find.

I really like the re-use concept to minimize landfill and give things another life. Because…read moreeverything here is a donation, inventory can be hit or miss for what you are looking for, but think of it as more like a treasure hunt. I've come to Re-use Hawaii both at the old Kaka'ako location and now here in the Salt Lake location. Parking here is plentiful and the warehouse is extra large. There is also a lumber yard outside in the parking lot. Great place to hunt for project supplies or replacement parts for older homes at great prices.

This place is the best. My shopping experience at this charitable franchise location was a nice…read moresurprise at the end of a long bus ride from Kalihi. The Goodwill nearby China Town closer to Kalihi, (my hometown), is bare bones dry & last resort. I liked how nice the selection of clothing are from the "richies" & "celebrities" from the Windward side of "the good life". I bought a 'practically brand new' pair of leather Adidas and (1)ONE pair of black jeans with the price tags and branding new clothing stickers. I would do a return trip for another clothing scavenger hunt again in a heart beat. The only thing I dislike is the long bis ride out from my hometown of Kalihi. This place is the best!

We visit this store often for those hidden gems at a great price and today was no exception. I…read morepurchased a golf carry bag that works great when traveling off island for a third of the price. There was also a fantastic Kate Spade purse and a great hard cover book from John Grisham. The people who work there are awesome and the place is clean and well organized and maintained. And the most important thing is the funds help our community! It's a win-win. In the picture below explains where the money goes and how it is used. I thought you might find it interesting and useful for you to find an extra reason to visit. I love it for finding that one thing you forgot you needed! Happy hunting!

This review is for my experience with the Family Birth Center and the postpartum recovery center…read moreafterwards. The doctors, nurses, CNA's and other staff helped make my birth experience go as smoothly as possible. They were all professional, compassionate, and gave me 5-star worthy care. My favorite part was our celebratory meal we got to enjoy on the second night of our stay. I was fortunate enough to be on my way home after only 2 nights. The reason for deducting 1 star is because my discharge experience could've gone better. We went from 2 blissful days of feeling taken care of and pampered, to feeling like we were being rushed to move out. An older Asian lady (not sure what her role is at Kapiolani but I know she definitely wasn't a nurse) came into our room and started basically telling us it's time to get ready to go. She asked my husband where our car seat was. We explained to her, per the instructions from our RN that was last taking care of us, we were waiting for the pharmacy to call to let us know my prescription was ready, then my husband will grab the car seat on the way to the pharmacy. Then we would have someone from their staff ensure that we buckled baby in correctly, and then proceed with discharge. This lady started yapping and bossing my husband around, telling him to bring the car around up front and we'll all walk out together. She then proceeded to call the pharmacy to basically tell them to hurry up and fill my prescription. Her presence caused me unnecessary stress. We felt like we were being hurried to clear out the room. On top of that, I was not offered a wheelchair to our car. I had to walk, 2 days postpartum, freshly stitched up and sore, to our car parked in front at guest drop off. Despite this experience I'm not letting it overshadow my overall experience at Kapiolani. The nurses were so sweet and supportive and made me feel like a rock star first time mom after I gave birth to my daughter in just 11 hours. I left feedback for kapiolani and I do hope they take steps to improve their discharge process for future patients.

Kapiolani Medical Center is a non-profit hospital specializing in the care of women and children on…read morethe Hawaiian Islands. The Center had its origin thanks to its namesake, Queen Kapiolani, who started a maternity home in 1890. Kapiolani had no children of her own, but left a legacy of devotion to education and health care for women and children. The Center is comprised of a hospital with emergency room capabilities. A clinic with full time physician oversight also operates at the center. The staff at Kapiolani Medical Center is aloha friendly. My daughter had her baby at Kapiolani, where she received good prenatal and delivery care. The Center is currently fundraising to raise money to support growth. I attended parts of the fundraiser, which was a heart warming experience. The facilities are a mishmash of architectural styles mostly from the 1980's. There is modest colorful art throughout the complex. The dining room on the second floor hosts a decent cafeteria and a Starbucks. The hospital is immaculate inside. The hospital is also a teaching hospital in partnership with the medical school at the University of Hawaii. Today, I also had lunch in the Kobayashi & Kosasa Dining Room. A big bowl of soup was only $4! I had broccoli cheese soup, which was healthier than your average soup, made with noticeably less salt. I loved my soup. The cafeteria offers an interesting menu of Hawaiian traditional meals, craft pizzas, salads and more. They offer valet parking, because finding your own parking is near impossible. There is a parking garage somewhere on site, but I'm not sure where.

I dropped off 5 carloads of home goods, clothing, bedding, etc while downsizing my mom's condo to…read moremove her into a house with my sis and her fam. Helping Hands was so much closer to where we live compared to Salvation Army or Goodwill. I like that Helping Hands is truly a nonprofit organization because they don't sell your donated goods to the people who need them. People can come get the goods for free at helping hands. Staff were always very friendly and helpful with unloading my car. They are also very good about giving me the tax write off forms. (Salvation Army has you go to a website to get tax form and I couldn't even create an account successfully on the website. Kept getting error message.) Helping hands drop off times are Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM so the drop off window is pretty limited.

I have been working with this organization for over 20 years. They have been helping the community…read morefor the past 50 years! Amazing! I always refer my clients there to get free household goods such as bedding, pots and pans, dishes, etc. I always drop off my donations there. Every Christmas - they have Adopt A Family and I love seeing our clients get items they wouldn't be able to get for their family since it is so expensive living here in Hawaii. They also have the Ready To Learn program which gives students school supplies for the upcoming year. They have other programs so please donate any household items or give a monetary donation if you are able! Thank you Helping Hands Hawaii!

This community center offers different events. I've been here a couple times for a different dog…read moreevents. This particular event was for suicide prevention. They had Entertainment, dog centered vendors And food. We did a dog walk and Support. And then we were entertained by dancers from a local high school. And got to shop.

I've lived in Pearl City almost my whole life so far, and not until I moved a little closer to the…read morecommunity center did I realize how many community events are held here! Since moving closer, we've attended many awesome community events here at the Momilani Community Center. They're usually always free to attend, usually have tons of great food booths, music, and activities! Our most recent outing was to the Pearl City Halloween Bash held at the center! It was tons of fun, lots of games, prizes, music and so much more. I especially enjoyed the Halloween event because it provided a safe and fun environment for the children, including my 2 and 4 year Olds. They had a blast!! And that's what matters most. We've also attended many private parties here. It's such a great location with lots of street parking, and lots of spa e for so many things. Leahi Swim School is also lo aged here.

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.

We were really disappointed with this experience. The ride is far too long for young children and…read moresimply isn't engaging enough to hold their attention. The advertised ice cream stop is just a stop at a local shopping plaza, where you're directed to buy ice cream from the ABC Store. It didn't feel like a special attraction at all. If you're expecting scenic ocean views, temper your expectations. We only caught two brief glimpses of the water. The majority of the ride passes through overgrown brush, a shopping cart graveyard, and several homeless encampments. Overall, it felt like a waste of both our time and money. Unfortunately, we wouldn't recommend it, especially for families with young children.

First time ride on the Hawaiian Railroad Society's train from Ewa (Kapolei) to Kahe Point (past Ko…read moreOlina) late April 2026. It's a slow-paced easy ride with a narration of the area's past history and current status. Once the train entered onto the Ko Olina property the views were beautiful, especially up the sea cost. Passengers on both sides of the railcars switch seats to provide equal viewing opportunities. The seats are hard wood, so bring cushions. Overall a nice diversion and unique way to see the leeward (west) coastline of Oahu. Good for children especially. Staff very hospitable.

We were greeted upon entrance, had an appointment, fill in required information on a form. Was…read moreoffered water or tea. Met with Kacey, shared what our plans were, he shared what we needed to complete to get this done. He provided valuable information and we would recommend this law office for their specific expertise. We did our research before choosing this company, we actually found them from watching a lot of Korean Drama. Their fee were comparable to others but the professional and friendly atmosphere made my mom feel at ease.

I searched for Estate lawyers and George Nams name was one of the names listed. So I called and…read morementioned to him my situation and his response.was " I don't get involved with other lawyers so I wouldn't be able to help you." Okay that's fine my response was and mentioned to him I was just going down the list of Estate lawyers. "Okay Bye" he replied.