Aloha, Molokai Habitat Volunteers!: The Stone Ohana

Molokai's Habitat for Humanity

Molokai Habitat for Humanity's mission is to eliminate substandard housing, and in the process, improve communities. Molokai Habitat became an affiliate in 1998 and has built more than 18 homes to date. The affiliate works with many families who make less than $20,000 annually for a family of four. With the highest rates of unemployment and cost of living in the state of Hawaii, there is a great need for help in ending the homeless crisis in Molokai.

This trip will mark the third Global Village Habitat Group to visit the island.

Local Links... beaches, history & other good stuff!

Molokai, the Most Hawaiian Island, where the legends of Hawaii live on. There are no nightclubs or supermarkets, no high-rise buildings or bustling cities, no traffic or traffic lights - this island moves in harmony with the wind and the palm trees, the waves and the sky. Molokai appeals to the seeker in all of us - whether the search is for adventure or serenity, closeness or seclusion, this island of hospitality offers it all.

Moloka'i's Official Tourism Site: Visit Molokai

Kaunakakai: Molokai's Big Little City

Hawaii's Official Tourism Site Go Hawaii

Molokai's Newspaper:

Dispatch: http://www.themolokaidispatch.com/ Papohaku Beach

Whale Watching

About Molokai

Molokai is a rural tropical island, in the middle of the Hawaiian Island chain. Its population is approximately 7,500. The island is small, at only 10 miles wide and 38 miles long. Molokai’s main economic industries are agriculture and tourism. Ethnically diverse, its community is a combination of Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Black, Caucasian, Samoan and Tahitian residents.

With the influx of affluent tourists, vacation homes and rentals, the cost of living and housing for residents of Molokai has increased dramatically. A consistent shortage of housing for local residents exists and an even more dramatic shortage of affordable housing for low-income Native Hawaiian families. The average single-family home price is $477,500. The median income for a family of four is $56,100. Many working-class families cannot afford to own their own homes.

The island also suffers a large homeless problem. Many families live on the beach, in their cars, in carports or with relatives. Difficulties in finding rental properties has become a stigma for the working-class families that maintain the island.

Travel Links

>Arrival Date:12/25/10 Departure Date: 1/2/11

If you plan on arriving early or staying later, please let me know so that I can reserve accommodations for you!

I love Kayak for monitoring prices, so I would try there first: Kayak

Another great comparison site: ReadyFares

If you plan on stopping elsewhere in Hawaii, try this: iFly You can travel by ferry from Maui. The cost is $112 r/t plus transportation to and from the Maui airport to ferry terminal. This is not included in the trip cost, however, you may consider this if you are planning on Maui as a stop on your Hawaiian adventure! Molokai Ferry Service

Hawaiian Air is also an option. They partner with United and Alaska... Hawaiian Air

I will need to collect everyone's itineraries in advance to arrange airport transfers to the retreat center where we'll be staying. Airport Transfers will be provided to and from the airport and are included in the cost of the trip.

Aloha, Molokai Habitat Volunteers!

Monday, September 14, 2009

The Stone Ohana

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