Housing

Five homes. One o'hana.

Clean, structured, substance-free residences across Oʻahu — with daily meals, spiritual activities, employment support, and legal resources.

Ohenana residence

Ohenana

$650Program fee / mo
$150Deposit
Impact Center residence

Impact Center

$650Program fee / mo
$150Deposit
Kalani residence

Kalani

$650Program fee / mo
$150Deposit
Kianu residence

Kianu

$650Program fee / mo
$150Deposit
Maliu 1 & 2 residences

Maliu 1 & 2

$650Program fee / mo
$150Deposit
Every home includes: daily meals • clean & sober environment • employment opportunities • spiritual & faith-building events • community volunteer opportunities • legal resources
Programs

From despair to hope,
step by step

A structured, multi-phase system that meets each man where he is — and walks with him all the way to independence.

Therapeutic Living Program (TLP)

The entry point — a structured residential program combining treatment, accountability, and brotherhood.

Clean & Sober Housing (CSH)

Semi-independent living in structured, substance-free homes across Oʻahu.

Substance Abuse Treatment

Intensive, individualized care with clinical oversight and spiritual grounding.

Case Management

One team coordinating every service — benefits, IDs, medical care, and a personal plan of action.

Workforce Development

Hands-on training in handyman work, landscaping, cleaning, and food service — real skills, real jobs.

Peer Support

Mentorship from men with lived recovery experience who've walked the same road.

Community Integration Services

Medicaid-supported services helping participants transition fully back into community life.

Permanent Housing Assistance

Continued support after graduation until every man is permanently housed.

About Us

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.

Our Mission

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.

HAHOKO community gathering
Leadership

Guiding from experience, leading with compassion

Our leaders aren't just staff — most walked this same path. That's the HAHOKO difference.

David Makilan

David Makilan

Executive Director & Founder
Bendy Sysomboun

Bendy Sysomboun

Director of Operations
Anthony Tony Pili

Anthony “Tony” Pili

Housing Director
Melvin Ah Yun

Melvin Ah Yun

Operations Manager & Safety Officer
Harvey Austin Kaohimaunu Mahunalii Tomaselli Jr

Harvey Austin Kaohimaunu Mahunalii Tomaselli Jr

Program Administrator
Kimberly-Ann Kehaulani Bailey

Kimberly-Ann Kehaulani Bailey

Program Support Specialist
Matthew Gordon

Matthew Gordon

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Ricky Kaleopaa

Ricky Kaleopaa

Transporter & Housing Manager
Community Integration Services Team
Carol-Ann K. Mattos

Carol-Ann K. Mattos

CIS Coordinator
Desiree Paulino

Desiree Paulino

CIS Coordinator
Rokeuaine Letua

Rokeuaine Letua

CIS Coordinator
Board of Directors

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

He Ala Hou O Ke Ola  •  Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

A New
Path of Life

We help men overcome addiction and homelessness on Oʻahu — through structured housing, treatment, brotherhood, and faith. From the streets or prison to independence, in about one year.

Application Donate
HAHOKO brotherhood and community
150+
Program Graduates
95%
of Staff are Graduates
6
Homes Across Oʻahu
276+
Volunteers
The HAHOKO Road Map

More than recovery — a clear path to independence

Every man who walks through our doors follows the same proven, step-by-step journey. Each phase has real milestones, so progress is always visible.

1

Educate

Substance abuse treatment, spiritual guidance, life skills, and workforce development classes build the mindset for success.

2

Equip

ID documents, a cell phone, bus pass, resume, and employment — the essential tools for a clear path forward.

3

Prepare

Transition to semi-independent, clean & sober living while working with housing coordinators toward stability.

4

Graduate

In about one year: clean, employed, housed — with a plan of action and a community that doesn't let go.

Why HAHOKO Works

One team. One culture. One path.

Centralized Services

Everything a participant needs is under one roof — no bouncing between agencies, no falling through the cracks.

Structured Progression

A clear step-by-step process with attainable milestones keeps every man motivated and moving forward.

Led by Lived Experience

95% of our team graduated this program. Our participants trust us because we've walked their road.

Consistent Support

From homeless to permanently housed, participants work with the same staff, culture, and structure the whole way.

Stories of Transformation

Real men. Real new beginnings.

Tony

Tony

From addiction to leadership — now serving the community that saved him.

Read Tony's story →
Jayvan

Jayvan

Found brotherhood, faith, and a future he never thought possible.

Read Jayvan's story →
Julian

Julian

Rebuilt his life one phase at a time — and reunited with family.

Read Julian's story →
Sean

Sean

Graduated clean, employed, and giving back as a mentor.

Read Sean's story →

Join us in creating a brighter future

Mentor, serve a meal, share a skill, or give — every hand makes the path wider for the next man.