HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support)

HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) HUGS is a local nonprofit in Hawaii that supports families with a seriously ill child.

HUGS is excited to introduce our intern for the fall, Clara."My name is Clara and I was born and raised on Oahu. I’m cur...
09/04/2026

HUGS is excited to introduce our intern for the fall, Clara.

"My name is Clara and I was born and raised on Oahu. I’m currently a student at pursuing my masters degree in Social Work. When I’m not wearing my working hat, I’ll be out spending some time with my friends and family, or cooking up a new recipe at home.

I chose HUGS for my internship because I admire their mission to support the quality of life for families and children, and I was blown away by the compassion, kindness, and care that everyone shares. The way HUGS holds space for families resonates deeply with me and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to support an amazing organization that gives strength and resilience to those facing hardships and uncertainty."

Let's give Clara a warm welcome😁

Shout out to our HUGS Club for helping to get students to join during their Club Fair Day. The HUGS Club was just one o...
09/03/2026

Shout out to our HUGS Club for helping to get students to join during their Club Fair Day. The HUGS Club was just one of the numerous clubs that student could sign up for. They received over 60 new members! Way to go🙌🔥

Looking for your company or business to make an impact for the community AND have fun doing it too?Sign up to be a spons...
09/02/2026

Looking for your company or business to make an impact for the community AND have fun doing it too?

Sign up to be a sponsor for the 4th Annual Paddle for HUGS Pickleball Tournament presented by Arrillaga Foundation.

This year the tournament will be held at our new venue in partnership with on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Sponsorship Levels:
-Pickleball Pro Sponsor $5,000 (includes recognition + 6 players)
-Ultimate Sponsor $3,500 (includes recognition + 4 players)
-Extreme Sponsor $2,000 (includes recognition + 2 players)
-Pickleball Fan Sponsor $1,000 (includes recognition, non-playing sponsor)

For more information, please email [email protected]


🚀✨ Mission accomplished! ✨🚀This past , our HUGS families blasted off for SPACE ADVENTURE: Mission Family Fun with Hawa...
09/01/2026

🚀✨ Mission accomplished! ✨🚀

This past , our HUGS families blasted off for SPACE ADVENTURE: Mission Family Fun with Hawaii! 🌎🪐 We had lots of fun and laughs while competing in activities like Rocket Launch, Planet Toss, and Asteroid Bean Bag Toss. You could also get crafty and make space key chains or ask Uncle Burt and his assistant to make intergalactic ships out of balloons!. And we enjoyed fueling up with delicious food from . It was an out-of-this-world day spent connecting and making new and lasting memories together.

A HUGE mahalo to Xerox Hawaii for helping us bring this space adventure to life and for making the day so special for our families! We are deeply grateful for your long time meaningful and generous support, and for joining us on this mission. 💙🌟
We’d also like to give our mahalos to our amazing volunteers! Your time, energy, and helping hands kept our mission running smoothly from takeoff to landing. We are so thankful for all the aloha you brought to our families and for helping make the day memorable!

08/31/2026

HUGS Annual Xerox Corporation Hawaii Family Dinner. This year’s theme: space adventure

Summer is over, so we're ready to welcome our new interns for the Fall. Please meet one of our new interns, Jovi."Aloha!...
08/28/2026

Summer is over, so we're ready to welcome our new interns for the Fall. Please meet one of our new interns, Jovi.

"Aloha! My name is Jovi Lefotu and I am a fifth year senior at majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. I enjoy the beach and spending time with my grandma! I chose to work with HUGS for my internship because the staff is amazing and I love to be around children!"

Jovi is also a graduate from and plays guard for the UH Rainbow Wahine basketball team

Welcome to the HUGS team Jovi!

HUGS would like to extend a very BIG mahalo to and everyone who walked with HUGS at the 47th Annual Visitor Industry Ch...
08/27/2026

HUGS would like to extend a very BIG mahalo to and everyone who walked with HUGS at the 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk this past May. Because of you, we raised over $16,000 including a generous grant from HLTA and made us the top 2nd raising non profit. Mahalo for standing AND walking with HUGS and supporting our families.

Hope you will once again show us your support next year at the 48th Annual Charity Walk on May 1, 2027!

💗 Did You Know?HUGS hosts Mom’s Nights throughout the year, giving HUGS moms a chance to take a well-deserved break, con...
08/27/2026

💗 Did You Know?

HUGS hosts Mom’s Nights throughout the year, giving HUGS moms a chance to take a well-deserved break, connect with other moms who understand their journey, and simply enjoy some time for themselves.

Whether it’s sharing a meal, trying a fun activity or just talking story, Mom’s Nights provide a welcoming space for friendship, support and connection. 💕

Because caring for the caregiver is an important part of caring for the whole ʻohana.

To learn more about our programs, visit www.hugshawaii.org

A heartfelt MAHALO to our amazing HUGS Clubs at , , and our newest HUGS Club chapter at ! Whenever HUGS needs an extra h...
08/25/2026

A heartfelt MAHALO to our amazing HUGS Clubs at , , and our newest HUGS Club chapter at !

Whenever HUGS needs an extra helping hand, these incredible students and their advisors are there—volunteering at our HUGS Respites, assisting with donation drives, fundraisers, and supporting special projects throughout the year.
More than what they do, we are especially grateful for the heart they bring to everything they do. Their kindness, enthusiasm, and willingness to serve make a meaningful difference for our HUGS children and families.

To all of our HUGS Club members and their wonderful advisors, thank you for being such an important part of our HUGS ʻohana and for always being ready to lend your help and heart! We are so grateful for each of you.
HUGS HUGS HUGS!

A HUGE mahalo to our incredible friends from and for spending the day helping us prepare our HUGS House for an upcomi...
08/25/2026

A HUGE mahalo to our incredible friends from and for spending the day helping us prepare our HUGS House for an upcoming HUGS Family Dinner!

They rolled up their sleeves and got right to work—weeding our memorial garden and sandbox area, cleaning and sanitizing the sandbox, and power washing our chairs and benches. Because of their hard work, our HUGS House is looking beautiful and ready to welcome our families.

Because of volunteers like these, our families will have a welcoming place to gather, share a meal, laugh, connect, and make some very special memories together.

Mahalo, New Hope Leeward and USAF, for continuing to surround our HUGS families with your love, encouragement, help, and hope. We are so grateful to have you as part of our HUGS ʻohana!

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3636 Kilauea Avenue
Honolulu, HI
96816

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18087324846

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