Pacific Gateway Center

Empowering Hawaiʻi's immigrants, refugees, kūpuna, and more. Multilingual Hotline: (808) 518-6217

Our mission is to help these targeted populations achieve self-sufficiency through skill building and access to opportunities, while respecting cultural heritages.

09/13/2024

Boost your business with expert guidance, new connections, and a supportive community! Join us on September 25 for an evening of insights and inspiration tailored for Hawaii’s culinary entrepreneurs. Don’t miss out—RSVP today!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/WhMNn8ezNm8MP1EN8

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day from Pacific Gateway Center!

This Labor Day weekend, we celebrate the value of hard work, dedication, and the contributions of those who make our society better—many of whom are immigrants. We honor the diverse communities that enrich Hawaii and strengthen our economy.
Join us in acknowledging the hard work of all immigrants this Labor Day.

08/28/2024

It was wonderful to see the Ukrainian community in Hawaii and supporters of Ukraine gathering at Kapiolani Park to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. It was an opportunity to promote community connection, talk story about Ukraine, and share Ukrainian culture plus while showing support for the Ukrainian people’s defense of their freedom.

It was equally wonderful for PGC team members to see many of its Ukrainian clients and community supporters at the event

08/21/2024

Come visit the PGC table at the Ukrainian Independence Day festivities at Kapiolani Park this Sunday on 8/24/24!

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 08/07/2024

Were you able to catch our PGC team early this morning? Thank you Ms Terrina and Dr Hao for joining the collective efforts of many other organizations and companies in waving in the Aloha United Way Workplace Giving Campaign Kick-off Rally!

Aloha United Way

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 08/06/2024

Join Us Tomorrow for the Aloha United Way Workplace Giving Campaign Kick-off Rally!

Look for our PGC team with banners when you pass along the King street in Downtown tomorrow morning (7:30 – 9:00 am) as we join hundreds of Aloha United Way supporters in the 2024 Workplace Giving Campaign Kick-off Rally. 💙

Last year, this campaign helped raise over $4 million in unrestricted funds, directly benefiting AUW’s partner agencies like Pacific Gateway Center. 💙

Your support helps us continue empowering communities of immigrants, refugees, and limited English proficient people. Let's make a difference together!
Aloha United Way

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 08/05/2024

Photos from the COFA Craft & Resource Fair this past Saturday at Kaimuki High School! 🌺 Mahalo to everyone who visited.

Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights

08/02/2024

We're excited …. Pacific Gateway Center will be participating in the COFA Craft & Resource Fair this Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at Kaimuki High School cafeteria from 10am to 2pm! 🌺

With the implementation of the Compact Impact Fairness Act (CIFA) earlier this year, our COFA citizens now have access to public federal assistance programs like SNAP, FEMA assistance, SSI, and more.

Join us as we share updates and resources with our COFA communities here on Oahu. Let's come together to support and celebrate the resilience and talents of our COFA citizens. See you there! 🌟

Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 07/31/2024

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Since 2013, this day has served as a reminder that human trafficking impacts millions worldwide. Let's work together to .
Pacific Gateway Center is proud to amplify this important message. Join us in raising awareness and taking action.

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 07/23/2024

📢 Medquest Renewal Continues! 📢

Have you received a Pink Letter in the mail and were unable to submit the paperwork or additional documents in time?
Are you looking to reinstate your coverage (because you qualify) but donʻt know where to start?
IT IS NOT TOO LATE!

If this is you or someone you know, call the number on the back of your health insurance card or the QUEST customer service line (808-524-3370 for OʻAHU and 1-800-316-8005 for NEIGHBOR ISLANDS) to talk to a representative about your current situation. Make sure you have your case number (it should be on your Pink Letter) AND/OR your insurance number on you when you make the call.



Hawaii Public Health Institute Hawaii Workers Center Next Gen Hawai'i Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant Resource Center Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Project Vision Hawaii Pacific Gateway Center

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 07/20/2024

📢 Community Workshop Announcement! 📢
Join us for an informative workshop on Public Benefits for COFA Migrants this Saturday, July 20th, from 10am to 12pm at the Towers at Kuhio Park - Community Hall, 1485 Linapuni Street.
Learn about eligibility for vital programs such as:
• Medicaid
• Financial Assistance
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Don't miss this opportunity to get informed and ask your questions!
Tag a friend who might benefit from this workshop and spread the word. We hope many of you will make this!

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Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 07/08/2024

📢 Exciting News! 📢

Pacific Gateway Center is proud to have joined other dedicated nonprofits at the signing ceremony of HB2107: LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP) by Governor Green.

This vital legislation establishes a LEP language access coordinator within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and allocates $200,000 for FY 2024-2025. It addresses the critical need for improved language interpretation services for LEP individuals, especially in times of disaster, as highlighted by the challenges faced during the August 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.

We are thrilled to see this commitment to ensuring better access to emergency relief for all, and we look forward to continuing our advocacy for the LEP community.

Together, we are making strides toward a more inclusive and supportive Hawaii! 🌺🤝

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 06/26/2024

Smart Biz Level Up: Free One-On-One Business Consultations & Workshops

Join a small business empowerment event hosted by Accuity LLP in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, The Pacific Gateway Center and the Small Business Administration.

Receive FREE one-on-one expert advice from Hawai‘i’s tax, accounting and business professionals on how to:

Increase profitability
Manage business cash flows
Pay and file taxes
Hire and retain employees
Prepare Business Plans
How to use AI tools
Protect customer and business data
Start a new business and more!

Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: The Filipino Cultural Center (Filcom)
94-428 Mokuola St.
Waipahu, HI 96797

For more information and to register: smallbizlevelup.eventbrite.com
Walk-in allowed, first come, first served.

Questions?

Hao Nguyen, Pacific Gateway Center, [email protected], (808 650-9984
Oahu Business Connector: [email protected], (808) 768-2622
Accuity: [email protected], (808) 531-3400

Accuity LLP City and County of Honolulu: Office of Economic Revitalization Pacific Gateway Center U.S. Small Business Administration

06/07/2024

Congratulations Tailor Made Custom Catering for paying off your first KIVA loan! 🎉

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 06/06/2024

Irie Jerk Hawaii , the go-to spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine in downtown Honolulu and with a food truck on a military base, has secured a 0% interest loan through KIVA! Known for delicious dishes like Jerk chicken and Oxtail stew, Irie Jerk offers takeout, pickup, and delivery via their website and Uber Eats.

This loan will help the owners hire a cook, purchase inventory in bulk, and invest in a steam table to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. With this support, Irie Jerk is set to enhance operations, meet the demands of their new military base contract, and continue growing as a beloved culinary destination.

Thank you for backing Irie Jerk Hawaii and supporting local businesses! 🌴🍗

05/29/2024

Join us on: June 28th from 9am-12am at the Filipino Culural Centerfor a morning of FREE one-on-one consultations with 50+ Accuity business professionals, connect with fellow small business owners, attend free workshops, and access a wealth of valuable resources from local business organizations that offer assistance to small business organizations. Don't miss this opportunity to access resources, forge partnerships, and supercharge your small business success!

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 05/18/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Made in Hawaii Marketing has secured a 0% interest loan through KIVA! With offices in Honolulu and a retail presence on the Big Island, this incredible company is dedicated to supporting small and kanaka-owned businesses. They specialize in marketing strategies and expanding sales channels for locally made products.

This loan will help Made in Hawaii Marketing continue empowering micro-enterprises, especially those in farmers markets, as they work towards reclaiming food sovereignty in Hawaii. Mahalo for your support in driving positive change and fostering economic resilience in our local communities! 🌱🤝

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 05/17/2024

Join Us for an Important Entrepreneurship Conversation and a Networking Event!

We're excited to invite you to a special event, focusing on entrepreneurship for immigrants. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and connect with fellow DACA/immigrant community members. The event will be hosted by Sharet Garcia, a Professional in Education, Entrepreneur, Founder/CEO of UndocuProfessionals Network. Jazmin Irazoqui-Morales, the first DACAmented attorney in New Mexico, who has her own practice where she focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, employment law and immigration, and Brissa Flores a DACA recipient and UH student.

📅 Date: June 1
🕔 Time: The workshop will start at 4:00 PM the networking event starts at 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Honolulu (The exact location will be sent out after registration to keep the event private)
Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_V9pnm9rEynLBpB3rYsNAaMpxzMP4NqJoMVZlo_5d2cTybg/viewform

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Sponsored by Pacific Gateway Center

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 05/03/2024

We'd like to begin honoring our first quarter KIVA loan recipients for 2024. Starting with Middle Eats Hawaii who was able to receive his KIVA loan in January! Congratulations to Askar at Middle Eats Hawaii. Find out more check out his site at https://middleeats808.com/

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 05/01/2024

On Saturday, 4/27/24, Pacific Gateway Center participated in a meaningful community event at the Makiki District Park to promote health and wellness for seniors, older adults, and people with disabilities.
The "Korean Senior Health Fair" was jointly organized and implemented by

Project Vision
Hawaii Korean Nurses Association (HKNA)
Hawaii Public Health Institute (HIPHI)
Kupuna Collective
Pear Suite
Catholic Charities of Hawaii
Times Pharmacy
The United Korean Association of Hawaii

This event, funded by the National Council on Aging, helped Korean seniors, older adults and people with disabilities gain access to the latest COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Each vaccine recipient received a package of fresh produce locally grown by PGC's immigrant farmers in Kunia, Oahu, and introduced additional wraparound social and legal immigration services, including information about the State Medicaid Renewal process.

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 04/30/2024

Much thanks to Liza Ryan Gill and her Pilihonua team at the Palehua Conservation Initiative for allowing PGC to meet at their beautiful mountain top location. PGC works closely in partnership with Liza and her advocacy team from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights on several immigration initiatives in Hawaii. We appreciate all of the work Liza has done to help PGC overcome the barriers our immigrant community members face every day. Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 04/24/2024

PGC supports health equity for our kūpuna among our diverse ethnic communities. Join PGC with many community partners at the Senior Korean Health Fair this Saturday, 4/27/24 and register for Covid-19, shingles or RSV vax.

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 04/16/2024

Last week, Pacific Gateway Center’s very own Director of Social and Immigration Services, Terrina Wong, was one of the honorees at The Legal Clinic Stand Up for Immigration Justice Pau Hana Benefit. We are so proud of Terrina for all of the hard work she has done over the years for the community and thankful to The Legal Clinic for acknowledging and recognizing her as a champion of immigrant advocacy with the “Guardians of Immigrant Justice Award”. Congratulations Terrina!

The Legal Clinic Pacific Gateway Center

02/09/2024

Support Local and Order your Valentines Basket Now at Shop.pacificgatewaycenter.org
Shopping closes tonight! You don't want to miss out on these delicious baked goodies!

02/08/2024

Enjoy delicious sweet and savory made in hawaii products from our Incubator clients. Order your basket today at: shop.pacificgatewaycenter.org

Chibi Confectionery: Chocolate covered strawberry mochi

Ohelo: Original Mango Chutney

Lanikai Mochi: Cinnamon, Kona coffee, and Original Baked mochi (NOT pictured)

Shabri of Hawaii: 3 Ohana" Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, & Peanut Butter Cookies and
Banana “Rama” Bread

02/01/2024

Our board members, staff, volunteers, and donors are truly what make able to do the work we do. We are so grateful to each and every member of our ‘ohana for committing their time and energy to our mission.

If you, too, would like to support the empowerment of low-income residents, immigrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations through self-sufficiency, please consider a gift to our organization at https://www.pacificgatewaycenter.org/support

01/24/2024

Please note that our Multilingual Hotline hours have changed. Find information about our multilingual hotline in your language at pacificgatewaycenter.org/maui-relief-and-recovery.

Call 1 (808) 518-6217 to reach us, mahalo!

01/23/2024

Think immigration to the U.S. is easy? Think again!

Working with a legally complex concept like Immigration law is difficult for anyone. Considering many of our community members have difficulty with the English language, it’s understandable how intimidating this process can be!

We are proud to assist immigrants, refugees, and those with difficulty speaking English on many aspects of the immigration process. You can learn more about what we do at https://www.pacificgatewaycenter.org/immigration-and-refugee-services

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 01/19/2024

Late last year, our partners at Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. filled a classroom for the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Community Resource Fair. Can you see our table where we offered signups and assistance with legal and immigration services?

Mahalo to the MEO team for putting this great effort together and giving our Immigrant Resource Center more visibility in the Maui community!

📸 Maui Economic Opportunity

Photos from Pacific Gateway Center's post 01/11/2024

November 2023 was a proud month for the team as we opened our IRC Maui Satellite Office!

Interim PGC Executive director David Leaha arranged a special Ikebana for opening day and shared some thoughts for the Maui community:

“The arrangement started with 3 variegated torch red anthuriums with a white variegation; it was surrounded with special protea leaves which reminded me of the beautiful protea growing so effortlessly in the cooler Kula hillsides of Maui. The other stunning leaves and flowers brought energy, color and life to the arrangement to signify hope and beauty springing from the base of the arrangement. My hope was to show Maui was the spark for everyone in Hawaiʻi to take care of the natural beauty which we all enjoy all around us and to respect our ʻāina, rejoice in our differences and work together to bring Lahaina back to its bustling town of history, arts and culture. We’re with you Lahaina and our Maui ʻOhana.”

For immigrants, refugees, and those with difficulty speaking English, we welcome you if you need legal immigration assistance, disaster relief referrals, housing referrals, healthcare access referrals, and more. Find us in the J. Walter Cameron Center:

95 Mahalani Street, Building 3, Room 13
Wailuku HI 96793

Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm

Call our office phone at 1 (808) 633-4132 to make an appointment or ask about in-person services! Learn more at
https://www.pacificgatewaycenter.org/maui-relief-and-recovery

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