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YWCA Oahu - Laniākea

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Aqua Fit class in progress.
Patricia S.

I haven't been a member very long but I have enjoyed going to the aqua fit classes led by Derrick Kam, who not only leads us with water exercises using water bar bells but provides us with fun music to sing along with as we move through our exercises. In addition, I use the gym on the second floor. You have to book your time so there's no waiting to use equipment. The place is kept clean but the mats could be replaced. NOTE: The YWCA's Health & Fitness programs will be ending as of March 31, 2024 due to low usage and a reduction in membership since COVID. Folks who work downtown used to use this facility at lunch but since then, most have not returned. The Board has decided to end these essential programs without input from the membership. Some of us in the aqua fit class have spoken to the Governor and Speaker of the House about our plight and KHON-2 covered us on TV. We won't go down without trying to save these essential programs first.

11.18.20
Nadine C.

Annual Benefit Clothing Sale 2020 - November 18 and 19, 2020 from 10am to 2pm... If you are looking for great deals, come to the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) on Richards Street, located across from Iolani Palace. This YWCA is situated between the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and Alii Place. Metered street parking is along Richards Street and King Street and even at the nearby Post Office. On Sundays, metered street parking is free!!! I first learned about the Annual Benefit Clothing Sale from Facebook. I marked my calendar, then saw an Instagram contest, so, I entered and won $20 worth of items. At $5 per piece, I was able to select 4 things for free! Mahalo!!! I actually went at 10am on the first day of the sale (11-18-20). The line to get in was rather long, so, I went to lunch and came back. I strolled right in at 1pm and had an hour to shop before they closed at 2pm. There were bargains on shoes, purses, tote bags, and clothing. I saw name brands such as Christian Dior, Ann Klein, Ralph Lauren, etc. Some clothing still had tags on them, indicating that they were never worn! For sure, I will return again next year. The YWCA has great programs such as the Dress For Success and job training for those entering the work force. As a child, my mom enrolled me in classes like cooking, swimming, and sewing. When I was older, I took a hula class and even did aerobics since I worked in downtown at the time! Ahhh... Such happy memories! Thanks to the YWCA for all the community service that you do!

Dropping off donations for Dress for Success!
Laurie Y.

I am so happy that this YWCA on Richards Street accepts donations for working women! I have donated alot of my dresses, shoes, handbags for their Dress for Success Program. Their Success for Women program have monthly sales for women who are getting back in the workforce needing professional work attire! I also understand that many have found good buys that costs as little as $5! I know i have donated many brand named dresses and designer evening wear throughout the years! The staff is very grateful and offer a donation receipt too! Mahalo to the YWCA!

Holland M.

I haven't hit the gym in a hot minute. And I realized I was getting a little tubby and decided to use my employer's Active & Fit Program as an incentive to get back into shape. Active & Fit will reimburse your fees ($200 in my case) when you work out for 30 minutes for 45 days. Note: this is per calendar year. That means you need to complete this requirement by 12/31 to qualify for reimbursement. I got a bit turned around at YWCA, but it's ok. I eventually found the Fitness Center. And I was eyeing the pool like crazy. I plan on participating in the AquaFit Classes, free swim, or laps, sounds really appealing. I'm definitely a water person. Today I just did a couple miles on a stationary bike. I'll try the stair master tomorrow.

Vince B.

Review for Wedding Event: Just attended a wedding at Laniakea YWCA and it was the perfect venue for a middle size and price wedding. There are lots of advantages to this having your wedding at this beautiful historic building. I'm not an expert on wedding planning, but just like everyone else, I've been to a few over the years. To me high end weddings at HHV, Royal Hawaiian or Ihilani Ko Olina Resort are great. If you can afford it, go for the best and don't hold back. If all you desire is a simple wedding on the beach, then that don't let any one try to convince you otherwise. Follow your heart! But, for almost everyone else, a wedding must be carefully planned and, just as importantly, budgeted. This is where Laniakea shines. This place is really worth looking at. Venue: Indoor/Outdoor court yard area with two dining rooms available. Private to the max and flexible to allow you to do things your way. Chairs were set up for the wedding ceremony out in the courtyard and taken down after to allow for dancing and a band later on. First dining room (Cafe Julia) was used as reception/gift receiving area and for drinks and pupus pre-dinner. Outdoor tables were also arranged to allow for maximum socialization and activities like a photo booth pre-dinner. A program and dinner was served in the second air-conditioned dining room (Elizabeth Fuller Ballroom). This link has lots of pictures: http://cafejuliahawaii.com/laniakea-catering/ Catering: Clearly not world class cuisine, but this was a very very nice buffet. Wait staff were helpful and friendly. As a guest I was pleased and it seemed like everyone else was happy with the food and drinks and service. Heard no complaints at all. Weddings: Weddings always contain a few common elements like a ceremony exchanging rings and vows. But the rest of it is a blank slate. This wedding was lots of fun for everyone. People were more into socializing than dancing though. The good thing was that there were lots of areas for people to gather and talk and laugh and move around and mingle. Weather: This has been a hot summer. Courtyard was shaded, cool and pleasant at 4:30 pm. Was not hot at all. Parking: Available in Alii Place off of Alakea St. About a 2 minute walk. $3 max on weekends. Rates: Search the website for rates. They are very reasonable.

Sally's Graduation ParTea at YWCA Fuller Hall. #SallysGradParTea2016
Natalie M.

Review for YWCA Fuller Hall: It was a challenge searching for a venue that was within my budget. Five weeks before the event date for my little sister's graduation party, it finally clicked... why not inquire about venue rental at YWCA? Afterall, I've held numerous work events in this particular location. Immediately, I set up a site visit to check out the venue, specifically Fuller Hall (even though I've been here before). I have to admit that party planning was smooth sailiing since my first initial email up to the last second of the event. I worked mainly with Event Sales Manager Kelii, who represents the company well. Kelii is easy to work with, very accommodating and his response rate is rocket fast. We settled with twelve round tables and it still allowed ample space for dj booth, photo booth, 16' x 6' stage/riser, refreshment table, pupus table, dessert table, buffet line and of course, checkin table. I believe that the addition of the continuous live feed of our event hashtag on big screen contributed to the ambience of the party. Kelli along with GM Emerson stayed throughout the event to make sure everything ran smoothly. The only problem I encountered was the technical difficulty with the audio of the slideshow video. It worked during sound check but no luck when the time came to present the video. No sweat... our dj saved the night! Aside from the small hiccup... I can't express enough how I grateful I am for everything! I received many great compliments from our guests about the location, the decor and of course, the food! Thank you YWCA for your exceptional service and for allowing us to book your beautiful venue! I kind of wish I could go back in time and have my high school graduation party here instead! If you're reading this, please check out more photos on Instagram using #SallysGradParTea2016. Enjoy! :)

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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!

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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

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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.

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I was reminded that "people" were the last thing that came to the islands. That means everything…read moreneeds to be respected. When people come visit Hawaii, they think about the beaches, food, partying, etc... People don't think about the impact it has on the ecology. We decided to pay our respect to the land that we enjoyed by helping clean it. This organization was more about teaching what is around us versus just picking up garbage. We first removed evasive trees along the river. The cool thing was that we moved the branches to a different area that feeds certain Beatles. Then months after the tress/branches were stepped on and crushed to be part of the earth. After about an hour and half of work we took a little environmental tour to learn of the necessary ecological balance needed for the islands. We saw the last type of a certain succulent, we saw endangered shrubs, and Hawaiian bees that are also endangered. We go to Hawaii and take, this time we gave back

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