Susannah Wesley Community Center is looking for four (4) Summer Associates through VISTA to help with our summer enrichment program. To see which positions are currently posted on the recruitment site, you can search the site by going to: http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/ready/index.asp This is a full time 8 week commitment from June 8-August 3, 2015. This is […]
Kalihi Palama Juvenile Assessment Center Opens
Susannah Wesley Community Center (SWCC)’s Kalihi Palama Juvenile Assessment Center (KPJAC) began accepting referrals from the Honolulu Police Department as of Monday, March 16, 2015. The KPJAC is a part of Ho‘opono Mamo Citation Process, a new juvenile justice diversion program that focuses on a culturally appropriate approach to working with youth and families. The […]
The Junior League of Honolulu Awards Community Investment Fund
Mahalo to the Junior League of Honolulu for awarding Susannah Wesley with a $5,000 Community Investment Fund grant. This generous grant award will support SWCC’s Human Trafficking Program to help cover the costs for victims transitioning out of human trafficking. This includes personal care items, clothing, transportation costs, securing vital documents, meal costs and medications. […]
Na Lei Aloha Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant
We are excited to announce that the Na Lei Aloha Foundation has awarded Susannah Wesley with a $25,000 grant to provide much needed enrichment activities and services for our Youth Service Center. Our Youth Programs encourage resiliency in youth and build upon individual and collective strengths that support their healthy transitions to adulthood. Our Youth Programs such as […]
Seeking Volunteer Basketball Coaches
Seeking 3 adult volunteer basketball coaches or assistant coaches to serve as mentors to youth 11-18 years of age for SWCC’s Late Night Basketball Program that runs from March to July 2015. Volunteers needed for after school hours (minimum 3-5 hours/week) and during games (1-2 evenings/week in June and July). Desirable qualifications: previous basketball coaching experience; […]
Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2014
2013 – 2014 marks the 115th year that Susie has been in existence. We are proud of our tradition of working with the most forgotten and neglected, those that fall between the cracks of traditional human services, alienated and often unable to access mainstream services. Please view a copy of our Annual Report for fiscal year 2014.
Immigrant Resource Center
For over a half a century, Susannah Wesley Community Center (SWCC) has been at the forefront to meet the needs of Hawaii’s ever-changing and dynamic immigrant community. Located in the heart of the community as a safe shelter to come home to and a safe space to help newcomers to acculturate into American society. SWCC […]
Human Trafficking Presentation at National United Methodist Women Conference
From April 25-27, Louisville, Kentucky welcomed more than 7,000 United Methodist Women (UMW) and men, for the 2014 UMW Assembly, to address the theme “Make It Happen.” Our Executive Director, Ron Higashi, SWCC Board President, Adele Lum, and Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, Shantae Williams, were in attendance as guests of the National UMW office. During […]
Susie Sends Holiday Greetings to Washington DCA
As part of the 2011 National Tree display at President’s Park in Washington D.C., Susannah Wesley has been chosen to take part of the display by designing and creating ornaments for the State of Hawaii’s tree. Organized by the National Park Foundation, the National Christmas Tree Lighting is one of America’s oldest holiday traditions, with […]
