3RD ANNUALFAITH SUMMIT ON

HOMELESSNESSEMPOWERING MINISTRIES TO

INSPIRE IMPACTFUL CHANGE

Saturday , May 4 , 20198 :00 am - 4 :00 pm

Aloha Tower Marketplace

C O N N I E M I T C H E L L

M S , A P R N , B C

E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R

This year’s 3rd Annual Faith Summit on Homelessness, themed, “Empowering

Ministries to Inspire Impactful Change” takes a fresh look at how we see our

brothers and sisters living with homelessness.  Are they a problem to be solved or

are they valued members of our community with gifts and talents like anyone else?

As a person of faith and also as someone who leads a large homeless service

organization - I have had the privilege of being inspired by the stories, talents, gifts

and accomplishments of our guests and clients - those who also happen to be in

crisis and experiencing the heartbreak and despair of homelessness when they

are with us.  Whether it's being able to reunite with family and heal relationships, or

finding a job and getting promoted, or finally getting clean and sober after years of

addiction, these accomplishments give me a glimpse of the immense resilience

God has instilled in us as human beings.

But the miracles we see in this work, that are often touched by pain and darkness,

are only possible if we believe those miracles are possible. Your presence with us

today reminds me that there are a host of angels in our community that believe.

The challenge for all of us is to see the strengths and possibilities in people when,

at first glance, we see a jumble of anxiety, mean looks, symptoms of mental illness,

a demanding demeanor or an inability to follow through on simple tasks.  When we

choose to see with fresh eyes we help people in despair to see themselves

differently, and unleash the Power to recover, remember who they once were and

envision who they are yet to become.

Many of the staff at IHS are also believers of God’s grace and power to heal. We

are called to focus on some very specific outcomes when we are delivering

services to people we serve.  But we know that the most impactful transformations

occur as a result of “connection” in relationship. Helping is executing an

intervention, healing is about restoring someone to wholeness.  And while we

strive for the latter, time does not always allow the type of depth of connection

required for healing for everyone we assist.

People of faith often offer charity with good intention.  We organize action to

distribute food and goods to people we see in need.  But, we can also offer ears to

listen, curiosity to explore, prayers to heal, wisdom to guide and hearts to love.

These gifts are invaluable to a person journeying out of homelessness. My prayer

for you this day is that you will be moved to reflect, and choose wisely, how you

might empower people you encounter who need your attention and care.

Aloha ke Akua,

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Message from the Executive Director

The time has come for members of the faith-based community, government, non-profit

organizations and service providers to once again gather for the 3rd annual Faith Summit on

Homelessness, a networking event where all of us can share, learn and collaborate on our

collective goal of ending homelessness in the City and County of Honolulu and throughout the

State of Hawai’i.

There is no question that permanent supportive housing such as Housing First is the only

true solution to homelessness, but I’m also glad that this year’s Faith Summit is exploring how

people who are down on their luck can empower themselves through the caring guidance of

our religious institutions.

True compassion is not allowing people to remain in areas that are unfit for human

habitation and where their life spans are cut precipitously short. In fact, at the end of last year a

memorial service was held at Central Union Church to honor the 68 homeless people who died

on O’ahu, many of them while living on city streets.

There is no doubt that much of our work still lies before us. However, with a group of

such dedicated individuals such as yourselves, I have little doubt that we will continue to make

progress toward our goal of ending homelessness in these islands.

KIRK CALDWELL

Mayor, City and County of Honolulu

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D A V I D Y . I G E

G O V E R N O R

S T A T E O F H A W A I I

K I R K C A L D W E L L

M A Y O R

C I T Y A N D C O U N T Y O F

H O N O L U L U

Respect, kindness and compassion is the way of aloha. Our islands' strong and diverse faith-

based communities have continually shown true aloha for others in need, treating them as

family. On behalf of the people of Hawai'i, I welcome all participants to the 3rd Annual Faith

Summit on Homelessness.

Hawai'i's faith-based communities are committed to working together as partners to address

homelessness, find solutions and transform lives. Homelessness is a complicated problem and

can only be resolved through cooperation at every level of government and in every segment

of the community at large.

The challenge goes beyond building more affordable homes. We must look at the recovery

process for each person, including the chronically homeless. Your role will continue to be vital

as the State simultaneously presses on the three levers of change: affordable housing; health

and human services; and pubic safety. Together we can address homelessness in a

compassionate way.

With warmest regards,

DAVID Y. IGE

Governor, State of Hawai'i

Since IHS ’ very beginning- more than 40 years ago ,

Church of the Crossroads has been a leader in

advocating for social justice amongst those who are

homeless and in crisis . Recognizing homelessness has

become such a critical issue within our community ,

they ’ve continued to evolve their ministries in ways that

work toward empowering people out of homelessness .

Congregations offer a warm and welcoming

environment where members worship amongst

homeless persons with mental illnesses , who are in dire

need of medical services , or even those who work in

the homelessness and social services profession . By

listening and connecting with homeless persons ,

Church of the Crossroads has partnered with homeless

outreach teams across Oahu to ensure people receive

the care and services they need .

Church of the Crossroads was also one of the groups

that helped inspire this annual Faith Summit on

Homelessness . Through inquiries on how they and

others throughout our community can better minister to

chronically homeless people and support homeless

service providers with navigating people into housing

and treatment- this Faith Summit became an empetis for

trainings and workshops .

F R . C L A U D E D U T E I L P E A N U T

B U T T E R M I N I S T R Y A W A R D

Church of the Crossroads

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St . Ann ’s Church in Kaneohe demonstrates the power of

collaboration between homeless service providers and

congregations , and how partnerships can be of service

to their community . Their call to be Christians and "salt"

of the Earth (both healing and enriching) have resulted

in large-scale initiatives , such as the development of

the monthly Kaneohe Homeless Service Fair in

collaboration with homeless service providers , Hope

Chapel , Parker United Methodist Church and many

other community civic groups . Their collaborative

approach ensures talented and compassionate

members of our community who deliver homeless

services have a place within Kaneohe to come together

to serve and help their homeless community .

Member ’s of St . Ann ’s Church in Kaneohe have also

spearheaded many other homeless community efforts .

They have rallied Catholic churches across Oahu to

sustain meal service missions at various homeless

shelters , including IHS . They continue to work with the

Kaneohe Neighborhood Board to advocate for homeless

solutions , and to educate their community about

existing work being done , helping to inspire others to

participate in these efforts to address homelessness in

Kaneohe .

F R . C L A U D E D U T E I L P E A N U T

B U T T E R M I N I S T R Y A W A R D

St. Ann's Church

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FAITH SUMMIT ON HOMELESSNESS 2019PLENARY PRESENTERS

CAROLINA JESUS

Shelter of Wisdom

In 2003, when Carolina found out Jesus is real, and he’s God, she followedhis instructions to share her home with vulnerable women from the street.She followed Jesus around as he rescued many "worst case scenarios". Jesus impressed upon her not to see "schizophrenics, addicts, homeless",but to pray and "do whatever it takes" to help them!  As her home filled withwomen and children, she formed a public charity, Shelter of Wisdom, andbegan to rent more homes. Presently, Shelter of Wisdom rents 7 homes,providing emergency shelter to 61 men eligible for permanent housing.Shelter of Wisdom succeeds with no government funding or employees! Shelter fees cover the operating expenses of the ministry. Donations coverlosses from men who have no income, or fail to pay their fees. Your churchcan duplicate this model; please ask Carolina at (808) 383-9498.

ANNA SMITH PRUITT, PHD

Community & Cultural Psychology at the University of Hawaii

Anna Smith Pruitt, PhD is a community psychologist in Community andCultural Psychology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Herresearch attempts to quantify and explain the ways in which individualand contextual factors interact to impact community and individualhealth and quality of life. She has been researching housing andhomelessness in Honolulu since 2014 and is particularly invested inworking to integrate individuals experiencing homelessness into thelarger community.

JOSIAH VEMLI KORIA

Tyrell's Angels

Josiah Koria is the C.E.O. of Tyrell's Angels, a nonprofit organization forhouseless youth. After losing his nephew Tyrell in a tragic car accident,Josiah struggled; with not only religion, but also depression, alcoholism, drugabuse and suicidal thoughts. In the process of grief and healing he foundGod years later. He started to volunteer in honor of his nephew, eventuallystarting his own nonprofit to keep his spirit alive. Josiah is now a hugeadvocate for houseless families. Working directly with O'ahu's largesthouseless encampment, Pu'uhonua O Wai'anae, he was able to gaincommunity support to prevent a sweep. He not only helps the youth, but hascreated a business called Pu'uhonua Trade Masters LLC to employ andmentor houseless adults. Through his service he promotes love andeducation as the key to end our islands vicious homeless crisis.

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FAITH SUMMIT ON HOMELESSNESS 2019 PLENARY SESSIONS

PLENARY PANEL: DISCERNING GIFTS FORHOMELESS MINISTRY THAT WORK

Josiah Vemli Koria, Tyrell's Angels

Carolina Jesus, Shelter of Wisdom

Dr. Anna Pruitt, University of Hawaii Social Psychology Research Department

Moderated by Chaplain Irene Willis Hassan, The Institute for Human Services

VISIT THE IHS PHOTOVOICE EXHIBIT, SERVICEPROVIDERS, VENDORS AND LOGOS BOOKSTOREIN MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 3

Three perspectives on ministering to homeless persons matched to the gifts of

unique ministry programs that empower people.  Discussion will key in on the role

of the faith community members and the types of collaborations that work to

effectively meet needs and unleash both the gifts of congregation and

competencies of homeless people being served.  We will hear what the data says

about homeless people’s engagement with faith-based supports.

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EVENT PROGRAM May 4, 2019 - Morning

8:00 am Registration, Guest Check-in & Continental Breakfast | Multi Purpose Room 3

8:30 am

8:55 am

9:55 am

Invocation & Welcome | Multi Purpose Room 3

Plenary Panel | Multi Purpose Room 3

Break

Workshop Sessions 1

Family Promise: An Avenue Toward Meaningful Connection Samantha Church | Multi-Purpose Room 2 Toxic Charity/When Helping Hurts:  Focusing Charity on Better Results Ellen Godby Carson, Esq | Welcome Center Meeting Room Getting Up Close and Personal: Supporting a Homeless Ohana Zone Rev. David Gierlach | Multi Purpose Room 3 Biblical Best Practices for CaringRev. Brandon Duran | Multi Purpose Room 1

Workshop Sessions 2

Lunch | Multi Purpose Room 3

10:05 am

11:05 am

12:00 pm

8:40 am Opening Meditation "Sowing Seeds of Beauty & Goodness" | Multi Purpose Room 3

Discerning Gifts for Homeless Ministry that WorksPanelists: Carolina Jesus, Josiah Koria, Anna Pruitt, PhD

Family Promise: An Avenue Toward Meaningful Connection Samantha Church | Multi-Purpose Room 2 Toxic Charity/When Helping Hurts:  Focusing Charity on Better Results Ellen Godby Carson, Esq | Welcome Center Meeting Room Getting Up Close and Personal: Supporting a Homeless Ohana Zone Rev. David Gierlach | Multi Purpose Room 3 Biblical Best Practices for CaringRev. Brandon Duran | Multi Purpose Room 1

Peanut Butter Ministry AwardMahalo AwardsResource & Partner Exploration (visit booths)

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EVENT PROGRAMMay 4, 2019 - Afternoon

End of Summit

Workshop Sessions 3

Workshop Sessions 4

1:55 pm

2:55 pm

4:00 pm

Limits of Grace: Balancing Compassion with Call to Responsibility Jerry Coffee, LCSW | Multi-Purpose Room 1 Sacred Power of Work Panelists: Bob Marchant, Colin Kumabe, Misty Mokiau | Multi Purpose Room 3 Radical Hospitality: Partnering for a One-Stop ShopPastor Walt Keale, Castro Masaniai | Multi Purpose Room 2 Engaging the Voice of Homeless Persons in AdvocacyGavin Thornton | Welcome Center Meeting Room

1:30 pm Afternoon Plenary | Multi Purpose Room 3All Things ConnectPastor Walt Keale

Limits of Grace: Balancing Compassion with Call to Responsibility Jerry Coffee, LCSW | Multi-Purpose Room 1 Sacred Power of Work Panelists: Bob Marchant, Colin Kumabe, Misty Mokiau | Multi Purpose Room 3 Radical Hospitality: Partnering for a One-Stop ShopPastor Walt Keale, Castro Masaniai | Multi Purpose Room 2 Engaging the Voice of Homeless Persons in AdvocacyGavin Thornton | Welcome Center Meeting Room

3:50 pm Closing & Benediction | Multi Purpose Room 3

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Workshop DescriptionsSessions 1 and 2

FAMILY PROMISE: A WAY TO CONNECT MEANINGFULLY

Speaker: Samantha Church, Family Promise Hawaii

Come learn about the practical and spiritual impact that hosting Family Promise families has on

congregations and program participants alike. Hosting homeless families at your congregation not only

provides emergency shelter for those in need, it also helps to empower and re-integrate them into the

community. Supported by inspirational stories of past families in the program, this workshop will share

in detail how volunteers can effectively host families experiencing homelessness. Help provide a hand

up rather than a hand out, working to re-build lives using the unique gifts of their congregational

settings.

TOXIC CHARITY/WHEN HELPING HURTS:  FOCUSING CHARITY FOR BETTER RESULTS

Speaker: Ellen Godby Carson, Esq

Too many ministry efforts fail to make lasting impact because they often disempower the people they

were meant to help. Facilitator will explore the text of Robert Lupton’s book, “Toxic Charity: When

Helping Hurts” with participants.  Walk away with a radically different understanding of how to evaluate

effectiveness of ministries honestly to ensure that intended goals are being achieved.

GETTING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: SUPPORTING A HOMELESS OHANA ZONE

Speaker: Rev. David Gierlach, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

This workshop will bring into focus the strengths and challenges of homeless persons congregating

across Oahu and how churches can help facilitate healthy, safe, transforming community (koinonia)

within homeless encampments using their church properties or congregational gifts.

BIBLICAL BEST PRACTICES FOR CARING

Speaker: Rev. Brandon Duran, Central Union Church

What does the bible say about charity? What is the purpose according to the Bible? What methods do

Biblical characters employ in reaching out to those on the margins, and why? The purpose of the

workshop is to engage central religious texts and how they illustrate best practices for charity.

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Workshop DescriptionsSessions 3 and 4

LIMITS OF GRACE: BALANCING COMPASSION WITH CALL TO RESPONSIBILITY

Speaker: Jerry Coffee, LCSW

Ever feel like you are being asked for more than you are willing to give when helping someone in

need? Understand the dynamics and learn how to maintain boundaries with people who are

experiencing mental illness, substance abuse issues, or other conditions among homeless populations

that can result in manipulation and dependence.  You’ll walk away feeling more confident about

giving/helping without being railroaded and less guilty about setting healthy limits.

THE SACRED POWER OF WORK

Panelists: Bob Marchant, Colin Kumabe, Misty Mokuahi-Kaaumoana

Moderator: Connie Mitchell

Want to hire homeless people? Explore how work delivers much more than dollars into a person’s

pocket.  Learn how employment inspires hope in persons who are struggling to get back on their feet,

and how hope translates into actions that accelerate healing and recovery.  Hear about three

entrepreneurial enterprises that are engaging homeless or formerly homeless persons in vocational

training and the transformations that have resulted.

ENGAGING THE VOICE OF HOMELESS PERSONS IN ADVOCACY

Speaker: Gavin Thornton, Hawaii Appleseed Center for Economic and Social Justice

Learn how to help houseless people speak for themselves and include their genuine and authentic

voices in organized actions with policy makers. Find out what is involved in offering testimony and

convincing legislators and political leaders what would truly help.

RADICAL HOSPITALITY: CHURCHES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICE PROVIDERSPARTNER TO OFFER A ONE STOP SHOP

Panelists: Walt Keale, Daybreak Church and Castro Masaniai, IHS

Hear about the impact of a collaborative model for service delivery and how it is refreshing and

transforming lives in Kailua.  Community members come together to wrap people from their

neighborhood in tangible love.

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PHOTOVOICEHawai'i's Daily Offerings

Richard Hodge, 67

Housing First Client since Dec. 2015

"It's the beginning of the day... it's the beginning of a lot of things."

In 2014, IHS, The Institute for

Human Services, Inc. and the

City & County of Honolulu

partnered with faith and

community organizations to

implement its inaugural

Housing First program,

instilling hope and dignity

through furnishings, supplies

and spiritual/social

connectedness. By partnering

with the common goal of

moving homeless people into

housing quickly, the community

as a whole can change

people 's lives. The photos and

comments you see here by

Housing First clients convey

how their lives have

experienced profound changes

after being housed. Program

evaluation has also pointed to

the critical importance of

relationships in inspiring and

motivating change. Together,

we can lift spirits with acts of

kindness. Together, we can

end homelessness with an

affordable housing unit. We

can remind homeless people of

the hope and meaning that is

still there when they cannot

see it for themselves. THAT is

the power of hope - the best

gift people of faith have to

offer someone who has none.

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NOW: New Life

"[There are] kids around my apartment complex laughing and having fun.It makes me feel great because no kid would come up to me when I was

on the street"

NOW: Community Outreach Melanie frequently reaches out to individuals living in encampmentsin her community to help connect them to services.

NOW: "There is Room in Paradise"

Thomas Lamberton, 58Housing First Client

since Aug. 2015

Melanie Saavedra, 65Housing First Client

since May 2015

John Lau, 69Housing First Client

Since Jan. 2016

Before Housing First, Thomas' bathed in a public bathroom, hoping no one would come in. Housing First

gave him something more than a shower, it gave him privacy.

Melanie felt that people would treat her like trash - like she was garbage. Eventually, through Housing First,

she was able to live in an apartment - it made her feel like a waterfall, or like a plant growing by the water.

From dining in the dirt to sitting on tables and chairs for a meal, Housing First has made a huge impact on

John Lau's quality of life.

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FAITH SUMMIT MAP

REGISTRATION

WORKSHOP SESSIONSWORKSHOP SESSIONS

TO THE 2019 FAITH SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Reverend Elizabeth Leavitt | Christ Church Uniting

Pastor Annie Foerester | New Hope Oahu

Reverend David Gierlach | St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

Reverend Jasmine Bostock | St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Emma Grochowsy & Jason Kasamoto | Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness

MAHALO

TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

The Episcopal Church in Hawaii

Church of the Crossroads

Central Union Church

First Assembly of God

United Healthcare

Christ Church Uniting

Harris United Methodist Church

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Aloha Tower Marketplace | 155 Ala Moana Blvd | Honolulu, HI 96813

If you or someone you interact with needs help, contact us today.

546 Kaaahi Street

Honolulu, HI 96817-4630 

Phone: (808) 447-2800 Fax: (808) 845-7190

"Peace and Serenity"

John Lau, 69Housing First Client Since 2016