Success Stories

Success Stories

We have the privilege of working with some very inspiring individuals. We invite you to hear their stories and learn more about our impact on the local community.

Image of Eddie, in his Work Now Hawaii shirt.

A Veteran's Story

As a Hawaiian veteran with a deep love for home and his two dogs, Eddie NaHinu hoped to rebuild his life with steady work and a stable routine. Work Now Hawaii and the VA worked hand in hand to make that transition not only possible, but smooth.

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Image of smiling Isaiah, sitting at a table in his Work Now Hawaii shirt.

Isaiah’s WNH Story

Meet Isaiah Kapoi! Born and raised in Ewa Beach, Isaiah found Work Now Hawaii after searching for disability employment online. With no recent work experience, he joined our organization and began building new skills, confidence, and connections.

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Kristine’s WNH Story

With a computer science degree but no work experience, Kristine felt uncertain about her career path. Her journey with Work Now Hawaii helped her find her voice, transforming a temporary internship into a permanent role and, ultimately, a competitive job offer in the community.

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Image of the Ishiki Family. Cheryl Ishiki (center), and her twin sons, Kurt Ishiki (left) and Seth Ishiki (right).

All in The Ishiki Family

Each member of the Ishiki family is an inspiration in empowering individuals with disabilities to succeed in the workplace, here at WNH. All of them support the mission and each other in different roles in our community.

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