Stand Up Against Violence
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| During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the many people facing challenges related to unhealthy relationships, digital abuse, and systemic violence. Too often, their voices go unheard.
This month, we stand together to promote accountability, support healing, and create meaningful change. We invite you to join us in advocating for survivors, ending violence, and building a safer Hawaiʻi for everyone.
HELPLINE NUMBERS:
OAHU HELPLINE – (808) 531-3771
TOLL FREE HELPLINE – (800) 690 – 6200 |
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YWCA O’ahu Joins Men’s March Against Violence
On October 1, our team joined the Annual Men’s March Against Violence in downtown Honolulu. We were proud to stand alongside the Domestic Violence Action Center and hundreds of community partners in solidarity against domestic and sexual violence. |
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Success Starts Here.
Dress for Success Honolulu
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| For over 20 years, Dress for Success Honolulu (DFS) has supported women throughout their work journeys, with professional styling, job coaching, and a continuing network of support.
Through DFS’s Interview and Employment Styling Services, clients will receive one-on-one support from a personal stylist to select professional outfits for their interview or job. Once they land the job, they can schedule an Employment Styling, receiving up to four additional outfits to build their wardrobe.
The support doesn’t stop there. DFS offers a comprehensive set of resources, including career coaching, resume development, and ongoing guidance to help them succeed in the long-term. |
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Grow Your Business with SBA 504 Financing
Maui Women’s Business Center
Are you considering purchasing commercial property, expanding your operations, upgrading equipment, or refinancing existing business debt?
Join the Maui Women’s Business Center for this in-person and online workshop featuring Kalia Clark, SVP & Hawaii Business Development Officer with TMC Financing, to learn how the SBA 504 loan program can help you invest in long-term growth.
Wednesday, October 14 | 10am-12pm
UH Maui College, Laulima Building 225
AND Online via Zoom
Cost: $10 |
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| Shop for a Cause this Month
October Benefit Sales
Shop pre-loved women’s clothing, shoes, and handbags, and more!
- Thursday, October 8: 9am-2pm
YWCA Laniākea
- Friday, October 9: 10am-3pm
YWCA Kokokahi
- Saturday, October 17: 9am-2pm
YWCA Laniākea
- Friday, October 23: 10am-3pm
YWCA Kokokahi
*Proceeds benefit YWCA O’ahu programs and services. |
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Mink Wisdom Series
Monday, November 16
5:30pm-7:00pm
YWCA Laniākea, Fuller Hall
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with accomplished Hawaiʻi women executives as they share candid leadership lessons, career insights, and wisdom from their journeys.
Cost | $40 (includes 1 drink ticket & heavy pupus)
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Speakers:
Lori Teranishi, Founder & CEO, iQ 360
Ann Teranishi, President & CEO, American Savings Bank
Moderated by Emi Au, Chief Financial Officer, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union |
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| Cooking Class with Chef Dan Swift
Wednesday, October 21
4pm-5pm
Atherton Hall Commercial Kitchen, Kokokahi
Join Chef Daniel “Dan” Swift, Workforce Development Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Windward Community College, for a hands-on afternoon learning to make ʻono Tofu Poke and pickled vegetables. Chef Dan brings decades of restaurant and culinary education experience and is a Certified Master Baker who also holds Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, and Culinary Administrator certifications.
Cost | $30
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Part of Kokokahi’s “ʻĀina to Plate” series, celebrating good food, local connections, and learning together.
Space is limited! RSVP Today by emailing mmusick@ywcaoahu.org |
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*All benefit sale proceeds support YWCA O’ahu programs and services. Purchases are not tax-deductible. YWCA O’ahu is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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