Restoring lives since 2012
He Ala Hou O Ke Ola — "A New Path of Life" — is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community in Honolulu dedicated to transforming lives, restoring hope, and offering new beginnings.
Educate. Equip. Prepare.
We educate, equip, and prepare individuals with the resources and support needed to successfully reintegrate into society — serving men who are justice-involved, experiencing homelessness, or struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
Our vision is a thriving community where individuals recover, families reunite, and people find freedom, healing, and purpose on their new path of life.
Impact Center Team
Our leaders aren't just staff — most walked this same path. That's the HAHOKO difference.
David Makilan
Bendy Sysomboun
Anthony “Tony” Pili
Melvin Ah Yun
Harvey Austin Kaohimaunu Mahunalii Tomaselli Jr
Kimberly-Ann Kehaulani Bailey
Matthew Gordon
Ricky Kaleopaa
Carol-Ann K. Mattos
Desiree Paulino
Rokeuaine Letua
John Mead
Chairperson of the Board • Director • Executive Vice President
David Makilan
President • Director • CEO • Founder
Bendy Sysomboun
Assistant Secretary • Treasurer
Robin Uesato
Assistant Controller • Chief Financial Officer
Christina Everett
Director • Secretary
Nelson Sua
Director
Carl Frazier
Director