Lunalilo Home is a Hawaiian charity that provides community living service for the elderly in need of assistance. The charity serves also other
Native Hawaiian people struggling with poverty. Lunalilo Home was established in 1883 and was originally located in
Makiki. Originally there were 53 residents.
The charity was founded by the will of
Lunalilo
Lunalilo (William Charles Lunalilo; January 31, 1835 – February 3, 1874) was the sixth monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii from his election on January 8, 1873, until his death a year later.
Born to Kekāuluohi and High Chief Charles Kanaʻina, ...
who died in 1874 and left three lots of land for the charity. The trustees of the charity would be picked by the judges of the
Supreme Court of Hawaii.
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References
Charities based in Hawaii
1874 establishments in Hawaii
Hawaiian royalty