General Assistance & services
The Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i is a public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need. Established in 1950, Legal Aid has 11 offices statewide and over 100 staff.
Bilingual Health Services
https://health.hawaii.gov/bilingual-services/
The Bilingual Health Education Aide program assists immigrants, migrants, Compact of Free Association groups, Native Hawaiians, and limited and non-English speaking to access health and other related services in the community.
A THRIVING LĀHUI
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u1QkZ0ZMUTFc6tfyzyJTZYoUixCC8H9p5rcQsKCmdHk/edit?usp=sharing
Kamehameha Schools compiled a list of local resources and opportunities to help our community stay connected to the widely held goal of a thriving lāhui. Resources that help ʻohana to ensure that the well-being of their homes and everyone in the ʻohana are taken care of.
It also includes opportunities for you to kōkua with others in need.
EPIC 'Ohana, Inc.
EPIC works to strengthen ‘ohana and enhance the welfare of children and youth through transformative processes that are respectful, collaborative and solution oriented.
If you need assistance and aren't sure where to start, call 211 for referrals to a broad range of programs, from assistance with basic needs like finding food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, elderly care, disability services and more.
YES Project/Dept. of Education
The Education for Homeless Children & Youth (EHCY) office will pilot a collaborative street outreach initiative for summer 2020
WHY: Engage students and families during the summer
Connect students and families with resources, including meals, hygiene supplies, food, clothing, social services
Build relationships with students, families, and community provider staff
Assess student and system-wide needs to inform future programming & future partners.
Activities -- reading, art, physical play, music, academic and social support.
WHO: HIDOE Student Support Services, Education for Homeless Children & Youth staff
Social Worker & Teacher
Community partners supporting the same student population (food bank, health clinics, housing supports, libraries, enrichment programs)
WHERE: Across Oahu
At least one geographic area per day
Current resource map, here
WHEN: Summer 2020 Pilot
June 8-July 31 (tentative)
20 hours a week, MWF
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER NEEDY FAMILIES (TAONF)
TANF and TAONF are the time-limited welfare reform programs for adults with children. These programs are designed to protect those who cannot work and to require those who are able to work to do so.
TANF and TAONF provide monthly cash benefits to families for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. To qualify for this assistance, a family must include children under the age of 19 and earn a total gross income under 185% of the 2006 Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For a household of three persons, this means the monthly gross income must be less than $2,941 and the net income must be under $610, if the household includes an employable adult. For households where all adults are disabled, care is required for a disabled household member, or there is a child younger than six months of age, the net income must be under $763 per month. Effective April 18, 2013, assets are disregarded under the TANF/TAONF program.
The YMCA of Honolulu
ONLINE WELLNESS & ENRICHMENT CENTER
https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/virtual-y/online-wellness-center
FREE and open to the community!
The YMCA offers a variety of free virtual classes/resources, including cooking and nutrition, ukulele, fitness, and a variety of activities and engagement for every age.