FRIENDS
OF THE
CHILDRENS
JUSTICE CENTER
OF EAST HAWAI’I
Mahalo to the 2026 Gala Blue Table Sponsors!
The Friends are committed to supporting abused children, educating our community, and preventing child abuse in the future.
In partnership with the Children’s Justice Center, we exist to meet the needs of abused and neglected children of East Hawai’i. We focus our efforts on helping child victims with resources and hope, while striving to educate the public about child abuse.
Our passion is to give the abused and neglected children every opportunity
to thrive and become a child again.
Community Outreach, Education, and Prevention
We encourage community members to learn the signs of child abuse and neglect, talk openly about child safety, and report concerns through our local child abuse reporting resources. Alongside offering services such as the Prom Project, and Sibling Connection.
Special Needs and Enhancement Program
The Friends aim to fulfill specific requests and essential items to enhance the quality of life for child victims and empower these children, ensuring they have access to opportunities similar to their peers.
24 Hour Emergency Clothes Closet
When a child arrives in crisis, our clothes closet makes a difference by providing emergency clothing, hygiene supplies, therapeutic tools, and snacks for children who need basic necessities outside of regular business hours.
Donate Now or Volunteer
The Friends are a non-profit organization that has been funded and supported by various grants supporting child welfare and abuse prevention programs as well as relying heavily on contributions from individuals and local businesses.
“Every cloud has a silver lining, and I have turned my bad experiences into a positive one – I have chosen not to let my past define me as a person and to find happiness.”
— Childhood Survivor