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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...

[caption id="attachment_2731" align="alignleft" width="225"] Photo taken at Hale Maluhia.[/caption] 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...

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...

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...

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...

WHAT THIS MEANS: The federal government issued several emergency waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic that temporarily suspended the requirement for SNAP households to complete six-month and annual eligibility recertifications. The federal government has since lifted these emergency waivers, which means...

On July 15, 2021, the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness convened a meeting for businesses in the Downtown, Chinatown, and Nuuanu area to share information about outreach and other resources to respond to the issue of homelessness in that region.   ...