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New homeless shelter opens in Iwilei

The first of 24 homeless patients are scheduled to move into the newest joint state-city homeless shelter of its kind focused on treating mental health, memory and brain injuries.

By Jamm Aquino

Feb. 28, 2025

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Shelter manager Tim Johnson, left, talks to Hawaii governor Josh Green during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Guests explore the new facilities during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi looks inside one of the living units during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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One of fourteen new living units are seen during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Jun Yang, right, homeless coordinator for the Hawaii State DOT, talks with Roy Miyahira, director of homeless solutions for the City & County of Honolulu, during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Kahu Kordell Kekoa, right, blesses the hands of shelter manager Tim Johnson, left, during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Shelter manager Tim Johnson closes his eyes in reflection while touching the walls of one of the living units during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Kahu Kordell Kekoa, left, blesses a maile lei held by dignitaries during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii governor Josh Green, left, and Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi hold a maile lei prior to a blessing during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Connie Miller, executive director of IHS, talks during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Roy Miyahira looks on during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi, left, and Hawaii governor Josh Green embrace during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Anton Krucky, director of community services for the City and County of Honolulu, speaks during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi, left, talks with shelter manager Tim Johnson during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.
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Shelter manager Tim Johnson talks to guests during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new Iwilei Center Compassionate Housing Kauhale, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Honolulu.

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