“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.”

– Dorothy Height

Striving to Enhance Communication, Promote Equality & Create Opportunities for Hawaii’s Blind & Visually Impaired

Aloha, Friends of GDH!

Because of givers like you, our organization have been  able to have an impact or influence in our community. With your support, we’re partnering with other nonprofits, community businesses and groups,  sending youths on a variety of camp events to build social skills and relationships, promoting equal access to education by providing technology and training to youths, Assisting adults prepare for higher education or employment, and ensuring the health and wellness of our seniors. Together, we can make a difference.

The annual Aloha United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns are underway today and your help will really count.

Ways to Give Today

Aloha United Way: Our partner agency number is 96160

Combined Federal Campaign: Our Agency code is 86619

If you would rather give directly, you can use the link below or send a check or money order directly to us at:

Guide Dogs of Hawaii 715 S King Street #110 Honolulu, HI 96813

DONATE Join us in helping the blind & visually impaired conquer barriers

With your help of $20.00, together, we will help our blind and visually impaired residents conquer barriers

We are Guide Dogs of Hawaii and we’ve been serving Hawaii’s blind and visually impaired residents since 1955.  We believe that with appropriate aids, proper training and opportunity, our blind and visually impaired friends and family members may lead meaningful and productive lives. We work directly with the individuals, their teachers, parents and extended support network to identify needs and create ways to overcome challenges at no cost to the individual or family. In fact, we recently helped blind and visually impaired students statewide with technology aids and accessories that would empower them to fully participate in their distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We strongly feel that blind and visually impaired individuals have much to contribute to our community and our passion is woven into everything we do.  

Our organization was started to enable our blind and visually impaired residents to obtain guide dogs during the time when state quarantine regulations made it difficult for guide dogs to come into our state and we have been expanding since. We’re looking forward to establishing a permanent home for GDH where our blind and visually impaired residents of any age can come in for continuity services.  We invite you to stop by and take a look at the various technologies our clients use to carry out daily activities independently.   In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy visiting our site.

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Have a passion for giving?

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Join our wonderful team of volunteers

Join our wonderful team of volunteers, many of whom have been with us for years! Volunteers help with activities, events and sometimes special office projects. For information email us (info@guidedogsofhawaii.org) or call us at (808) 941-1088.

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Make a Difference

Make a Difference. We operate solely on individual contributions, corporate gifts and grants.  Donate and you can be assured that your passionate gift will be spent judiciously.

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In Memory of Ramon

Honor or memorialize your beloved dog

Honor or memorialize your beloved dog on our Wall of Hearts with a donation of $500.00.

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Leave an everlasting legacy

Leave an everlasting legacy that can make a big difference in the lives of our blind and visually impaired children and seniors by transforming them so they can lead meaningful lives. Learn about Planned Giving & Endowment.

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Shop With Amazon Smile

  1. Go to smile.amazon.com
  2. Login with your Amazon account.
  3. Search for and Select “Guide Dogs of Hawaii (Adaptive Aids, Canines and Advocacy for the Blind)

Note: When shopping in your web browser, shop at smile.amazon.com.

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Friends Paving the Way Forward

Join our Friends Paving the Way Forward Giving Program, where our treasured community of monthly donors find it to be the safest, simplest, and most effective way to support blind and visually impaired Youths and adults as they adapt to ever-changing circumstances.

GDH In The News

Podcasts

Guide dogs of Hawaii Voice News

Guide Dogs of Hawaii provide monthly snapshots of events and articles on various topics relating to guide dog optimal wellness and others.

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Connect the Dots

Blind and visually impaired young adults write and host podcasts wherepeople can come together to share experiences and learn from each other

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Upcoming Events

Title Time Location
Writers Unleashed May 31, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced writer, this group’s first objective is to support each other and have fun while doing it. An informal group of individuals who find satisfaction in expressing themselves in writing is something to be shared. For more information, contact Tehani. In-Person activity.

Bingo May 31, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join us in our monthly game of Bingo! Winning 1 or more prizes is a great way to end a month.

Young @ heart Jun 01, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Women get together to discuss what they learned from reading their book for the month. A great way to exercise the mind with a few women who enjoy the same hobby. Interested in joining? Contact Tehani for more information. In-person and virtual activities. Books for Discussion: The light we carry: Overcoming in uncertain times by Michelle Obama

Scattegories Jun 01, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Challenge your friends to think up the most items in a category with this fast-paced trivia game. With all the possibilities of Scattergories, the party never has to end!
Just us Guys Jun 07, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Men come together to socialize and learn more about historical events and topics that they’re interested in- Hawaiian history, true crime, and more! the topic of discussion: Hawaiian History – King Kamehameha

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