via Hawaii News Now

Honolulu observed World Habitat Day with a special symposium and community builder awards earlier this week.

The United Nations marks every first Monday of October as a time to recognize the right to adequate housing and promote efforts to create sustainable and resilient cities.

This year, Aunty Blanche McMillan of Hui Mahi’ai Aina, a homeless community program in Waimanalo, was honored for her work.

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