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Nonprofit Gives Children Hope
Kids Hurt Too Hawai‘i is a non- profit that restores healthy growth and development of children after parent losses from death, domestic violence, abandonment, abuse, neglect or incarceration.
By Jenna Weissman, project manager with Kids Hurt Too Hawai‘i
to talk about death and how I was feeling.” She further says that KHTH is like a family: “You can’t replace a lost loved one, but you can gain a family and a safe
The organization was established Feb. 14, 2001, to meet the need for these ser- vices in Hawai‘i. For eight years, KHTH was mobile, borrowing spaces from var- ious churches and local organizations. KHTH brought a truckload of toys and supplies, setting up support groups each week at different locations.
place to rebuild yourself.”
Jocelyn’s daughter, Faith, was aban-
Today, KHTH operates in Kukui Cen- ter in downtown Honolulu and conducts mentoring activities across the island of O‘ahu. KHTH annually serves 300 chil- dren between the ages of 3 and 19 through a combination of therapeutic peer support and mentoring groups.
parents, observing peers with both parents causes feelings of isolation and sadness. Evidence shows peer support is more beneficial than counseling for children impacted by grief and trauma.
KHTH relies on donations to support children. Funding sources include grants, an annual gala, training, and individual and business donors. Developing donors and fundraising opportunities are chal- lenges for a small staff and volunteers.
As a child growing up with one or no
Jocelyn joined KHTH at age 10 after her father died of a drug overdose. Joc- elyn explains, “I didn’t understand why my dad wasn’t here anymore, and they gave me a safe and normal environment
Help children today by visiting kid- shurttoo.org or calling 808-545-5683.
During Kids Hurt Too Hawai‘i’s 2021 gift-giving event, 127 children received donated Christmas presents from their wish lists. PHOTOS COURTESY KHTH
“My favorite thing about KHTH is opening circle. We can share our loss with the other kids, and my favorite activity with them is Surf for the Soul because I never surfed before,” says Faith.
doned by her father before she was born. She joined KHTH at the age of 3, and is still an active participant 10 years later.
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