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Newest shelter targets homeless trauma, mental health

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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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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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                                This living unit was among those shown Thursday during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new kauhale at Iwilei, Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. Kahu Kordell Kekoa, below left, blessed a maile lei held by community leaders.
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This living unit was among those shown Thursday during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new kauhale at Iwilei, Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. Kahu Kordell Kekoa, below left, blessed a maile lei held by community leaders.

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                                Guests explored the new facilities at Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. The kauhale offers on-site health care with a focus on neuroscience.
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Guests explored the new facilities at Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. The kauhale offers on-site health care with a focus on neuroscience.

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                                Jun Yang, right, homeless coordinator for the state Department of Transportation, talked with Roy Miyahira, director of homeless dolutions for the City & County of Honolulu, during the dedication ceremony Thursday for the new Iwilei kauhale.
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Jun Yang, right, homeless coordinator for the state Department of Transportation, talked with Roy Miyahira, director of homeless dolutions for the City & County of Honolulu, during the dedication ceremony Thursday for the new Iwilei kauhale.

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                                Connie Mitchell
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Connie Mitchell

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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.
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                This living unit was among those shown Thursday during a dedication and opening ceremony for the new kauhale at Iwilei, Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. Kahu Kordell Kekoa, below left, blessed a maile lei held by community leaders.
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Guests explored the new facilities at Kumu Ola Hou Transitional Center. The kauhale offers on-site health care with a focus on neuroscience.
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Jun Yang, right, homeless coordinator for the state Department of Transportation, talked with Roy Miyahira, director of homeless dolutions for the City & County of Honolulu, during the dedication ceremony Thursday for the new Iwilei kauhale.
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                                Connie Mitchell
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