H3RC Executive Director Heather Lusk with Mayor Derek Kawakami during H3RC's Kauaʻi Open House celebration. It was a weekend of celebration, connection, and community as H3RC officially opened its new Kauaʻi office and joined hundreds of residents for Kauaʻi Pride. The festivities began on Friday as nearly 100 community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters gathered for an Open House at H3RC's new Līhuʻe office. The event marked an important milestone in H3RC's

Pictured from left: David Lammay, Melanie Moore, H3RC Executive Director Heather Lusk, Avery Aetonu, and Bianca Isaki. Strong organizations are built by strong communities, and strong communities are built by people willing to step forward and lead. As H3RC continues to expand services, respond to emerging public health challenges, and advocate for some of Hawaiʻi's most vulnerable communities, we are proud to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors: David Lammay,

The 35th Walk for Life: The Honolulu AIDS Walk returns this year with a powerful message: “Silence Is Not an Option.” For 35 years, the Walk has brought our community together to honor those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and take action toward a future free from stigma. This year, as HIV funding and public health resources face growing uncertainty, the call to show up has never been more urgent. Saturday, June 27, 2026 8:00 AM Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand Now is the

On May 1, H3RC will begin the soft launch of our Kauaʻi office, expanding access to essential health services for the island’s communities. This initial phase allows us to begin providing care while continuing to build relationships and strengthen our presence on Kauaʻi. Following the closure of Malama Pono Health Services earlier this year, H3RC has stepped in to help ensure continuity of care for the island. Our team will provide HIV case management and support, sexual heal

On March 31, H3RC joined community members, partners, and advocates at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility. Through a sign-waving action, our community came together to uplift the strength, resilience, and presence of māhū, transgender, and gender-diverse people across Hawaiʻi. The gathering created a visible and powerful moment of solidarity. Participants held signs, shared space, and showed up in support of a community that continues to face

On March 29, the stage came alive as the Diva of Polynesia Pageant made its long-awaited return, the first Diva since 2010. The evening celebrated māhū, transgender, and gender-diverse excellence across the Pacific. Held at Artistry Honolulu, the event brought together community members, supporters, and performers for a powerful night of culture, creativity, and pride. Contestants lit up the stage with unforgettable performances, showcasing artistry, storytelling, and deep cu

On February 17, H3RC joined community leaders and advocates at the second annual Queer Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission. The day featured panels and community exhibitors raising awareness about issues impacting LGBTQ+ communities across Hawaiʻi. H3RC sponsored and facilitated the morning panel titled “Healthcare, Not Politics: The Case for Gender Affirming Care.” The discussion brought together leaders working at the intersection of healthcare

After more than 40 years serving the island, Malama Pono Health Services closed its doors at the end of January. As the only HIV organization on Kauaʻi, and one of the few offering sexual health and gender-affirming care services, Malama Pono was a beacon of hope for many in the community. In response to this loss, H3RC opened its Kauaʻi office at the beginning of February, expanding access to essential services on the island. Today, the Kauaʻi team provides HIV case manageme