Organizations

It takes a village.

I’ve gathered these resources to support your journey, knowing we all need different kinds of care at different times.

While I’m not responsible for the services provided by these organizations, I trust in the power of community care.

I may collaborate with some groups in a limited, independent capacity (such as offering support groups), but I encourage you to connect with each organization directly to explore what feels right for you.

Please reach out to them to confirm current offerings, eligibility, and availability.

This list focuses on Oʻahu resources, as that’s where I’m based. I’ll continue expanding it to reflect services across the pae ʻāina. To suggest a resource, email info@cages2wings.com.

Take what you need…

Basic Needs

    • About: Hawaiʻi’s comprehensive community helpline and referral database connecting you to support for food, housing, clothing, utility assistance, mental health, domestic violence, veteran and disability services, legal help, employment, SNAP, and more.

    • Website: https://search.auw211.org/

    • Phone: Call “211”

LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF+

  • About: The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation hosts Honolulu Pride, runs the LGBTQ+ Center Honolulu, and develops educational programs to inform and empower Hawaiʻi’s LGBTQIA+ community. They also provide financial and in-kind support to organizations working to address social, health, and economic inequalities across our communities.

    Website: https://hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com/

    Instagram: @hawaiilgbtlegacy

  • Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)

    • About: HHHRC offers medical care, case management, syringe exchange, HIV/STI/hepatitis testing, outreach, and education. They serve communities impacted by substance use, mental health, houselessness, and stigma—especially LGBTQ+, Native Hawaiian, and other underserved groups across Hawai‘i and the Pacific.

    • Website: https://www.hhhrc.org/

    • Instagram: @hhhrc_

    Evolve Health

    • About: Evolve Health is an inclusive medical clinic that provides gender affirming and integraJve care to the LGBTQ+ community, including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, gender marker support, nutritional counseling, sexual health services, as well as behavioral health and surgical referrals.

    • Website: https://evolvehealthltd.com/

    Rosa Wellness

    • About: Rosa Wellness offers a wide range of holistic and therapeutic services, including massage, energy work, mindfulness, and vagus nerve reset, all designed to restore balance, relieve pain, and support whole-body well-being.

    • Website: https://www.rosa-wellness.com/services

    Planned Parenthood

  • About: Spill The Tea Cafe is Hawaiʻi’s only teen-focused mental health clinic, offering trauma-informed therapy and youth-led peer support in a welcoming, cafe-style setting. Combining culturally grounded practices like Ho‘oponopono with evidence-based care, licensed clinicians support adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, identity, and family stress. Services include flexible, insurance-covered therapy sessions and youth-centered community workshops.

    Website: https://www.spilltheteacafe.org/

  • United States Gay Sports Network - Hawaiʻi Chapters

    • About: National Organization overseeing LGBTQ+ Sport Leagues. Local chapters include: bowling, cheerleading, flag football, golf, kickball, rugby, running, softball, furfing, and volleyball

    • Website:https://www.usgsn.com/

    Oahu Queer Hiking Group

    Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Honolulu

  • Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu

    • About: The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu was founded in September, 2012, and is proud to be the first openly gay musical organization in the State of Hawaiʻi.

    • Website: www.GMCofH.org

    The Aloha Bears

    • About: Their mission is to care for the ‘aina (the land) and show aloha (loving spirit) for the ‘ohana (family). Towards this goal we are committed to raising funds for local charities and awareness of important issues.

    • Website: https://thealohabears.org/welcome/welcome

    The Imperial Sovereign Court of Hawaiʻi

    • About: Non-profit organization striving to help other communities, agencies, organizations, and individuals in need. All affiliates, events, and fundraisers associated with the ISCOH follow strict rules governed by By-Laws.

    • Website: https://iscoh.org/

Legal & Social Services

  • About: Hawaiʻi Workers Center envisions a Hawaiʻi where all workers can organize for their social, economic, and political wellbeing. They offer workshops on workers’ rights, safety, wage theft, and workplace protections. They also provide referrals to health, housing, immigration, and legal resources, partnering with others to uplift worker communities.

    Website: https://www.hawaiiworkerscenter.org/

  • Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)

  • About: Supports Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable communities, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. They offer services such as housing assistance, case management, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and nutrition support.

    Website: https://www.gregoryhouse.org/

  • About: Offers legal referrals, job training, housing support, and language access services for immigrants, refugees, and human trafficking survivors.

    Website: https://www.pacificgatewaycenter.org/

Filipino Organizations

  • About: The mission of FilCom Center is to develop, own, and operate a community center that provides social, economic and education services and to promote and perpetuate Filipino culture and customs in the State of Hawaii.

    Website: https://filcom.org/communityprograms

  • About: Kaibigan ng Lāhaina strives to be the vanguards of Filipinos and immigrants in West Maui leading the path towards assuring socioeconomic mobility, mental health and wellness, and advancement in educational and professional development.

    Website: https://kaibigannglahaina.org/community-resources

  • About: The vision of FMHI is a thriving Hawaiʻi Filipino community that’s actively engaged in improving community health and celebrating heritage

    Link: @fmhi_hawaii (Instagram)