GOVERNOR DEDICATES PLAYGROUND AT PAI`OLU KAIAULU HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER

July 23 - Governor Lingle joined individuals and families staying at the state’s Pai‘olu Kaiāulu homeless transitional shelter as well as members of the community in dedicating new playground equipment that was recently donated and installed by volunteers. "You are changing lives and you are giving children a chance for a better life," the Governor said as she thanked volunteers.

The playground was made possible through donations from Ko Olina Charities, Pacific Recreation and other community organizations.

The shelter opened on March 1 as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s efforts to work with the community and other partners to find solutions to the homeless problem in Hawai‘i. Pai‘olu Kaiāulu  currently serves approximately 200 people, including 83 children, who were previously living on beaches or in parks along O‘ahu’s Leeward Coast.