HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, in partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and community leaders, hosted a blessing ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of Hale Ulu Lehua, a new supportive housing project for kūpuna. The facility is designed to address the critical need for housing for Hāmākua kūpuna. Hale Ulu Lehua features renovated units, upgraded shared bathrooms, a fully expanded communal kitchen, and on-site laundry facilities. Residents will have access to case management and tenancy support services provided by HOPE Services Hawaiʻi. Photo credit: Hope Services Hawaiʻi