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Alana Ola Pono opens to house Hawaii’s homeless

The newest tiny-home village to reduce homelessness — with 43 units designed to house single adults, couples and their pets — was unveiled and blessed Monday in Iwilei.

By George F. Lee

Dec. 23, 2024 • Updated 12:20 a.m.

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Chris Dotson blessed with the touch of a moisten palm a unit during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Connie Mitchell blessed with the touch of moisten palms the kitchen area during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Connie Mitchell blessed with the touch of moisten palms a unit during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Gov. Josh Green blessed with the touch of a moisten palm a unit during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Ryan Yamane, left, Connie Mitchell, Kimo Carvalho, Gov. Josh Green and Kahu Kordell Kekoa during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Mark Mugliishi, second from right, presented a check to Gov. Josh Green, Kimo Carvalho and Ryan Yamane during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Contractors, city and state officials along with social workers toured the grounds of the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Kimo Carvalho spoke during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Connie Mitchell spoke during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Ryan Yamane spoke during ceremonies at Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Contractors, city and state officials along with social workers toured the grounds of the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Construction Manager Jeff Ben made one last inspection of a unit at the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Construction Manager Jeff Ben made one last inspection of a unit at the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Sam Moku, left, and Connie Mitchell toured the grounds of the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on the day of its opening and dedication on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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Connie Mitch showed the new kitchen area to Sam Moku during the opening and dedication of the Alana Ola Pono kauhale in Iwilei on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
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An open unit of Alana Ola Pono kauhale on Iwilei Street on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

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