Intro Kalaeloa Outreach

Risa Crowell (serving keikis)

Pete & Angie Nance

Safe Harbor Ministries

Waipio Baptist Community Church

Gary, Richard, Paul

Gary & Risa Crowell

Prodigal Praise Band!

Risa with Stella, Beth, Manny (Waipio)

Waipio Baptist Volunteers

Johnny (Drummer from Big Island)

Brothers & Sisters from Kalaeloa/Kapolei

Hank, Randy, Paul, David (Vets)

Safe Harbor Ministries

Risa Crowell (serving keikis)

Dear Friends & Supporters,

The Kalaeloa Outreach started in 2003, as a grassroots movement reaching out to homeless shelters at the once abandoned, former airbase of Barbers Point NAS.  For about 5-years, more than 900+ veterans including nearby shelters have benefitted from hot meals, clothing and personal hygiene items donated by volunteers and non-profit groups.  Overall, three churches have hosted the Tuesday night outreach: Light of the World Christian Fellowship, Waipio Baptist Community Church, and Safe Harbor Ministries, along with a number of adventurous and dedicated volunteers who were led to share the gospel of God’s grace at the transitional homeless shelters, which included men and women in recovery.

Although the U.S. Veteran’s Initiative was the primary focus of the outreach, nearby shelters Hale Ulu Pono (Steadfast) a transitional shelter for the mentally challenged, Onemalu and Onelau’ena transitional shelters for homeless families with keikis were openly received with acceptance, unconditional love and grace from churches who wanted to share God’s blessings.  Hot meals and fresh food became an instant hit since the primary source of food was far away in Kapolei Town, and the lack of adequate transportation became an obstable for many with fixed or no income.

It became apparent to our volunteers that fresh, wholesome, nutritious and well-balanced meals was an urgent need to supplement their diet.  As a result, volunteers made a commitment to provide at least 3-4 main entrees, starches (rice or potatos), fresh fruits and vegetable salads, desserts, coffee and fresh water were essential part of the ministry.  One corporate retailer, Starbucks Mililani, Dave Cruz and Amy Wright (former manager) contributed pastries every Tuesdays, plus coffee and mugs during the holidays.

Today, many veterans and families from the transitional shelters are grateful for the various church groups who have worked exceptionally hard to provide quality meals, fellowship, spiritual messages, contemporary praise and worship music who have found an incredible spirit of joy and close family relationships.  The three churches from differing denominations have found the true value of learning to work together as the body of Christ in a spirit of unity and harmony.  Praise God!

Pastor Gary Crowell

“The Father’s Heart”

“I Will Run To You”

“Refiner’s Fire”

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