Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Veteran’s Program to hold Ho‘oponopono Workshop
Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Veteran’s Program will hold a Ho‘oponopono Workshop for military veterans on Hawaii Island on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will take place in Kailua-Kona at the Kona Vet Center, located in the Hale Kui Plaza at 73-4976 Kamanu Street, Suite 207.
Ho‘oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian practice that helps a person reconcile, forgive, and heal spiritually, mentally, and physically. The ancient process will be facilitated by Kumu Ramsay Taum, a well-known expert in indigenous wisdom, as he shares the deeper spiritual wisdom passed on to him by Aunty Morrnah and other respected Kupuna, Hawaiian elders, and wisdom keepers.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants must be U.S. military veterans or families, proof of veterans status is required at check in (DD214 or a Veteran ID) The workshop is funded by the Disabled Veterans National Foundation and co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH), which has been providing support and assistance to veterans in Hawaii since 2010.
The Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Veteran’s Program is dedicated to assisting our local veteran community in overcoming their obstacles and providing them with the necessary resources and support to attain improved stability, independence, and well-being. CCH has been providing various services, including case management, housing assistance, job training and placement, and referrals for counseling, therapy, and other supportive services to improve the lives of veterans in Hawai‘i.
To register for the Hawaii Island workshop please visit eventbrite.com/e/hooponopono-workshop-for-veterans-of-the-us-military-tickets-637570218687
For questions, please contact Xiao Yi at (808) 913-8804 or email xiao.yi@catholiccharitieshawaii.org
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