Mission

IHS (The Institute for Human Services), founded in 1978, is committed to serving people who are homeless in our community, providing the basic human needs of food, clothing and shelter in an environment of compassion, fairness and dignity. We seek to significantly improve the lives of our guests by providing supportive services which are professional, equitable and transformative. IHS remains the only 24-hour walk-in, emergency shelter on Oahu and continues to provide a full range of services to men, women and families with children who are homeless. We believe that all people in our community have the right to safe, affordable, and decent housing. IHS is committed to a leadership role in changing this belief into a reality.