Honolulu Board of REALTORS® Awards $155,000 to Support Housing Stability and Community Well-Being Across Oʻahu
Twelve local nonprofits receive grants through the REALTORS® Care Fund
HONOLULU, HI – The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® has awarded $155,000 to 12 Oʻahu-based nonprofit organizations through its annual REALTORS® Care Fund grant program. The grants support organizations working to advance housing stability, homeownership, homelessness prevention, and holistic services for vulnerable communities across the island.
“Access to safe, stable housing is foundational to healthy families and strong communities,” said Suzanne Young, CEO of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Through the REALTORS® Care Fund, our members are proud to invest in organizations that are doing critical work to address housing needs at every level — from homelessness prevention to homeownership.”
This year's grant recipients represent a wide range of housing-focused services, including homebuyer education, rental and utility assistance, supportive housing, veteran services, accessibility improvement, and essential furnishings.
“The demand for housing support continues to grow, and collaboration across the nonprofit and private sectors is more important than ever,” said Reina Miyamoto, executive director of Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center. “Support from the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® helps ensure families can access education and resources that make long-term housing stability possible.”
2025 REALTORS® Care Fund Grant Recipients:
- Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center will use its $30,000 gift to support homeownership promotion program expenses and offset rising lifetime membership costs, ensuring continued access to education and counseling for first-time homebuyers across Oʻahu.
- Hawaiian Community Assets received $30,000 to sustain a HUD-certified housing specialist at its Oʻahu office, a critical role that provides housing counseling and financial coaching to renters and prospective homeowners.
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi’s $15,000 will support the ALICE Program assisting families in Waiʻanae by providing housing stability and essential support services.
- Domestic Violence Action Center will use its $15,000 gift for housing and utility assistance for survivors and maintenance for domestic violence survivors, as well as fund repair needs at Hale Wahine, its supportive housing facility.
- Habitat for Humanity Leeward Oʻahu’s $15,000 will fund its wheelchair ramp building program, helping improve accessibility and safety.
- Family Promise of Hawaiʻi received $10,000 to expand short-term rental assistance and gap funding for families whose housing-related costs are not fully covered by other funding sources.
- HomeAid Hawaiʻi will allocate its $10,000 to support its Kauhale initiative with essential furniture, fixtures, and safety equipment, helping new residents transition into stable housing.
- U.S. VETS – Waiʻanae’s $10,000 will provide wraparound services for veterans and vulnerable residents at the Waiʻanae Civic Center, including case management and access to housing resources.
- Dynamic Community Solutions will use its $5,000 gift to support additional tiny homes at Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, expanding housing options for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Empower Hawaiʻi Foundation’s $5,000 will support participant assistance such as IDs, hygiene kits, bus passes, documentation support, as well as case management follow-up, volunteer support, and community revitalization projects.
- Honolulu Community Action Program’s $5,000 gift will assist participants at the Kumuhonua Transitional Living Center by supporting resident needs and services that help individuals transition toward long-term housing stability.
- Soroptimist International Central Oʻahu received $5,000 to provide necessities for domestic violence survivors and their children.
The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® remains committed to strengthening our communities through service and philanthropy. Through the REALTORS® Care Fund, the organization has donated over $500,000 to local nonprofits to date. Nonprofit organizations can apply for a grant each year.
For more information, please visit www.hbrcares.com.
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About the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
Established in 1922, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® is one of the largest of 1,100 boards of REALTORS® in the nation, and, with nearly 6,400 members, is one of the largest trade organizations on O‘ahu. Membership is available to licensed real estate brokers, agents, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry who pledge to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® and its members are committed to serving as housing advocates, community builders and good neighbors. For more information, call (808) 732-3000 or visit www.hicentral.com.
