State and county leaders along with local pastors and families celebrated the opening of Kahikolu Ohana O Waianae.

The 72-apartments are transitional and affordable rentals for homeless families making the move out of emergency shelters.
The state donated the two-and-a-half acres of land and most of the money.

The Hawaii Coalition of Christian Churches built the complex and plans to operate it.

"It was exciting. It's more exciting for my son, cover end of this bite with clip number 43. Around 49:15 where he jumps on the bed ‘cause he's been praying for it,"

"I'm just humbled and grateful for this place, this change to have a place. Home"

It also has job training, a pre-school and childcare.

The state plans to open two more facilities for 400 people in Kalaeloa and Maili by the end of the year.

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