Our Commitment to Supporting Abused Children 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 Hawaii. We focus our efforts on helping child victims with resources and hope, while striving to educate the public about child abuse.
A passion for giving abused children every opportunity to thrive and for educating our community
Abused children deserve a sense of normalcy and the same opportunities as their peers. Our community is educated about child abuse prevention and encouraged to report abuse anonymously.
Gently Used Clothes Closet
Gently used clothing is provided free of charge during business hours
24 Hour Emergency Clothes Closet
Emergency clothing, hygiene supplies, therapeutic tools, and snacks are available after business hours to meet the needs of abused children in crisis
Prom Project
Prom wear is transported to local schools, free for teens. The project includes an educational component with resources to keep teens safe.
Sibling Connection
Uniting separated foster siblings for a holiday gathering. A fun-filled time with gifts, activities, and Santa.
Justice For Children Gala
A gala to honor outstanding individuals who have embraced child abuse awareness and prevention, and to raise funds for the Friends programs
Phantom Mailout
An annual non-event fundraiser that educates our community and fundraises for the Friends programs.
An array of resources
The Friends meet every crisis and need that no other community resource can address. We are the last resort for abused children. We matter.
Enhancement Items and Services
- School supplies, desks, laptops, and tablets
- Music, dance, art, sports, and instruments
- Intersession activities, summer camps, prom, graduation, and so much more!
Basic and Special Needs
- Beds and bedding
- Clothing and footwear
- Transportation, therapeutic tools, an emergency clothes closet open 24 hours, and so much more!
“Every cloud has a silver lining, and I have turned my bad experiences into a positive – I have chosen not to let my past define me as a person and to find happiness.”
— Childhood Survivor
“Friends are the unseen hands that give children the hope they need to build resilience”
Robin Benedict – Executive Director
Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii 