05/01/2026
We had the honor of attending the 5-year anniversary celebration for Ho'ola Na Pua's Pearl Haven this week, and we left inspired.
Board co-chair Julie Hong opened with a reflection on kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The cracks aren't hidden. They're honored. Transformed into something stronger.
That is Pearl Haven.
Since opening in 2021, Pearl Haven has served 106 young survivors of s*x trafficking and exploitation in Hawai'i, meeting them with trauma-informed clinical care, cultural grounding, education, and an unwavering belief in their worth. The outcomes speak for themselves: 30-40% improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms, 77% of youth completing individualized treatment goals, and 100% engaged in education.
But the real measure is trust where there was fear. Connection where there was isolation. A future where there wasn't one before.
We are proud to support Ho'ōla Nā Pua's mission and grateful to witness this sacred work up close. Mahalo nui loa to founder Jessica Munoz and the entire 'ohana. The light continues and so does the healing. 🌺
Learn more about their work at hoolanapua.org.