As the Hawai‘i Legislature continues to consider legislation on rental housing assistance discrimination, the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH) has released the following policy brief that emphasizes the need to address this issue during the 2022 legislative session. View a PDF copy by clicking here. Hawai‘i is among those jurisdictions that have not outlawed ...
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Soon after she graduated in 2008, Tasha found herself houseless as a result of a falling out with her family. A few years after applying for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, she was filled with excitement when she finally received the news she had been waiting for in February of 2021. What was supposed ...
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There are nearly 3,600 students identified in unstable housing across the State of Hawaii, and families experiencing unstable housing have rights under the McKinney-Vento Act to ensure their children continue uninterrupted access to education and services. Our student interns from the UH Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health created this page to highlight some ...
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I received an eviction notice from my landlord. What should I do? Contact the State Landlord-Tenant Hotline (808-586-2634) or a legal services agency, such as the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (808-536-4302), to seek information about your rights as a tenant. Please know that the landlord-tenant law has changed due to the impact of Act ...
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The lack of a valid government identification document (I.D.), or vital documents needed to obtain an I.D. card, can be a huge barrier to housing and employment for many people experiencing homelessness. Please read below for information on resources to assist with obtaining valid government I.D. or other related vital documents (e.g. Social Security Card, ...
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Eighteen months after the first residents moved in to Hale Maluhia, there many milestones to celebrate. The program has served over 25 survivors and 44 children, all of whom have remained stably housed at Hale Maluhia or have transitioned to other permanent housing in the community. The twenty apartment units remains at capacity, and vacancies ...
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is typically observed the week before Thanksgiving, and is meant to raise awareness about the pressing issues of hunger and homelessness, as well as poverty. The week is also a time to recognize the hard work of homelessness service providers, government partners, and community volunteers who work closely together to ...
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We are excited to announce that previously recorded versions of our webinar series “Connecting On The Road To Home” will be available on NA Leo ‘O Hawai’i. Na Leo ‘O Hawai`i provides television access to facilitate diverse community dialogue and educational awareness for the citizens of Hawai`i island. This same access is utilized for County ...
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In partnership with ‘Ōlelo Community Media, a previous recording from our monthly webinar series titled “Connecting on the Road to Home “ will air on ‘Ōlelo station OLELO53 beginning August 4, 2021 and ending August 10, 2021. Viewership is important to our program’s success and to the relevance of Community Access, so please tune in ...
Read More ‘Ōlelo Community Media – Connecting on the Road to Home