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The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. The SNAP processing center provides public assistance, food stamps (SNAP) and financial assistance, to eligible individuals and families. They handle new applications and ongoing assistance. A paper copy of the application can be downloaded, printed, signed and submitted via US postal mail or dropped off in the drop box. For a PDF of the paper application, visit the website and click on "SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)" from the menu "Benefit, Employment & Support Services (BESSD) SNAP, Financial, Child Care, General Assistance and more". The click on the link "If you are unable to apply online, you may download and print this paper form application – click here". A Drop box is available on site to drop off documents. For SNAP Interviews, please input your case number found on your notification form when you call the Public Assistance Information Line/Call Center (PAIS) at (855) 643-1643 so the system can confirm your scheduled interview and connect you to the interview. Additional Phone Numbers: (877) 447-5990 or dial 711 - TTY

Links individuals with technology so all people can participate in every aspect of community life by promoting technology through advocacy, training, information, and education. Provides information and referral to anyone interested in assistive technology (AT) devices and services for people with disabilities. Operates equipment loan banks statewide. Provides training to consumer and professional groups. Works to ensure that schools, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and health insurers provide assessments, funding and training in the use of AT devices and services for their clients. Administers a low-interest financial loan program to assist individuals in purchasing assistive technology when no other sources of funding are available. Assistive technology is any item or equipment that has been specifically designed or modified to enable people to maintain or improve their functioning while ensuring their quality of life. Some examples of assistive devices include: ramps, modified door knobs,

Provides disaster assistance to commercial agricultural producers following natural disasters. Low-interest credit to commercial producers and cost share for installing approved conservation practices.

Inspects and certifies grade, quality and condition of agriculture products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, foliage, shell eggs, animal feed, coffee, nuts and processed food products. Educates public to use grade standards. Administers federal standards and compliance.

Provides congregate meals program for persons aged 60 and over at several Senior Center sites around the island. Includes leisure and socialization activities, along with nutrition education sessions. Provides lunches to those persons who are homebound due to illness, and/or are unable to prepare meals.

(Na Pono No Na 'Ohana) Na Pono No Na 'Ohana provides a comprehensive family education program at Blanche Pope Elementary School including Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, Parent and Children Together Time (PACT), and Adult Education.

Call to check for vaccine availability, costs or other restrictions. Must present photo ID and insurance card. Vaccines for: Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, HPV, MMR, Meningococcal MPSV4, Meningococcal B, PneumococcalConjugate, PneumococcalPolysacchride, TetanusDiphtheriaTd, TetanusDiptPert, Varicella (Chickenpox), Zoster, Travel Vaccines

(TRY, TRY Center, Community Teen Program - Puuwai Momi) Parents And Children Together's Community's Tenacious Rooted Youth (TRY) Centers in Kuhio Park Terrace and Puuwai Momi public housing provides comprehensive development programs for youths who live in and around the housing complexes. After school programs promote the development of youth, families, and communities by providing educational activities and experiences including STEM projects, sports and recreation, community service, skill building, and support services. Programs support the growth and development of our youth by teaching leadership and life skills and encouraging positive experiences as alternatives to drugs and gangs. TRY Center activities are free and open to family residents of public housing complexes in the respective areas. Opens at 1:30pm on Wednesdays during the school year. Extended hours offered during summer and school intersessions. Intake form is good for 1 year.

Private school includes grades K-8 for boys and girls.

--Applications for Hawaii Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides 4909-DR-HI close June 14, 2026. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides assistance and relief to victims who suffered damage and losses from federally declared disasters (storms, rains, high surf, flooding, land and mudslides). They also provide help with critical expenses, not to restore a property to its condition before a disaster, mostly in the form of loans administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to home renters, homeowners, and businesses. Applications can be made online, via phone, or using the FEMA app on a smartphone or tablet. For an American Sign Language video on how to apply view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6 To find a Disaster Recovery Center and get help on your application, visit the website http://www.fema.gov/DRC For in person assistance at other centers, visit the website, https://ready.hawaii.gov and click on "Local Recovery Centers". For in person assistance, residents should bring: -Photo identification -The address of the their damaged primary residence -Insurance information and any claim documents -Basic details about their damage and losses If documents are missing, FEMA specialists can still help survivors start or update an application. At participating local recovery centers, FEMA staff can help residents: Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, update an existing application (for example, after an insurance settlement), check the status of a FEMA application, get answers to questions about letters, documentation, and next steps in the process. FEMA personnel can also provide information on: What FEMA assistance may cover, how FEMA and insurance work together, how to document damage and prepare for possible inspections. Additional websites: https://www.fema.gov https://www.oneoahu.org/help https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/ --Applications for the Maui Wildfire in 2023 Closed December 11, 2023.--

Scholarships are given as a reimbursement for the tuition of college-level courses in early childhood education, for Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood (PACE) classes taken if converted to college credits, or for direct assessment fees in obtaining a Child Development Association (CDA) certificate. Scholarships are available for anyone who successfully completes the above (Fiscal year basis & based on availability of funds). Only upon successful completion of the above can individuals apply for the scholarship. For more information of scholarships, please contact PATCH or visit website. Download a paper application here: https://16pqt945xhpi2jqbqw34qwyw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-2023-PATCH-Scholarship-revised-6-22.Final_.pdf The deadline for Summer 2022 classes is August 31st, 2022 (non-official transcripts are accepted) Deadlines for the rounds: Round 1 = August 31st Round 2 = January 15th Round 3 = May 31st Main: [email protected] Maui office: [email protected] East Hawaii office: [email protected] West Hawaii office: [email protected] Kauai office: [email protected]

Provides confidential prenatal support for women and teens. Offers the only on-island obstetrical care to Molokai women. Organizes free childbirth classes. Offers prenatal education, nutritional guidance. Coordinates counseling, social services and postpartum home visits. Assists client in applying for medical insurance. Offers birth control, STD testing (including HIV), STD treatment, pregnancy tests, non childbearing GYN exams and other medical services.

(SHEG) A one time, not ongoing financial assistance for households who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Single, couples and families. Provides assistance with rent deposit, first month rent, past due rent, utilities when included with rent or if utility assistance prevents homelessness. Utility assistance for renters only. Utilities assistance to prevent the household from losing their housing or prevent homelessness.

Offers educational and artistic opportunities through exhibitions, performances, lectures, classes and workshops.

Provides clinic for health and medical care services.

(Ho'oulu 'Aina and Returning to our Roots) Hooulu Aina (the Kalihi Valley Nature Preserve) strives to be a "welcoming place of refuge for people of all cultures." Kokua Kalihi Valley (KKV) sees the aina (land) as a vital member of the community, and so we are pleased to offer opportunities for community gardening, reforestation, environmental education and the preservation of land-based cultural knowledge. The ROOTS program works to reconnect community members to one another, to their cultures, and to their shared land through the growing, preparing and sharing of food. Please email or visit the website to learn how you can get involved.

(Oahus Neighborhood Board System) Residents may be able to vote for their neighborhood boards even if they are not registered for the Hawaii General and Primary elections. Call or email for more information.

(PSPS) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and Special Medical Needs Customers In the interest of safety, Hawaiian Electric may need to turn off power to communities served by electric lines in or running through high fire-threat areas when gusty winds and dry conditions, combined with a heightened fire risk, threaten a portion of the electric system. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). -During a Public Safety Power Shutoff, ALL customers serviced by an affected power line will have their power shut off. This includes Special Medical Needs customers. -For residential customers who are on life support and have medical needs, please be sure to provide the Hawaiian Electric Company with your contact information to receive future notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff by submitting an online Medical Needs Communications Form at https://hawaiianelectric.com/medicalneedsalerts -Though weather conditions can change quickly, Hawaiian Electric will aim to provide advance notifications for potentially affected customers beginning 48 hours before the power is turned off. In the future, additional outreach to Special Medical Needs customers may include extra phone calls or a door knock to ensure that you are aware that a Public Safety Power Shutoff is going to occur so you can make the necessary preparations to stay safe. Power outages may be serious for people who use electricity and battery dependent assistive technology and medical devices. These include customers who use respirators or ventilators, power wheelchairs, oxygen, or home dialysis machines. Power outages may also be serious for customers who rely on medication that requires refrigeration. What should I do to prepare for a power outage if I rely on an electric or battery dependent medical device? To prepare for a power outage: -Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them handy -Identify a backup location where you can go if necessary -Consider a safe backup power source, such as an electric generator or uninterruptible power supply -Regularly check that your backup or alternative power source is working properly -Teach family and friends how to operate your equipment and backup systems -Label your equipment with your name, contact information and clear instructions on how to operate the equipment -To the extent your device uses a rechargeable battery, maintain spare batteries and keep them fully charged Here are some additional tips that may be helpful for customers: -If you or someone in your family uses a life-support device, contact Hawaiian Electric about signing up for the Special Medical Needs Program to receive additional advance notifications of a power outage when possible -If you use a ventilator, keep a hand-held resuscitation bag on hand -If you depend on dialysis or other medical service, check with your provider about their service plans during an emergency -If you use oxygen, check with your provider to determine if a reduced flow rate can be used to extend the life of the system. If possible, have backup canisters available. -If you use a motorized wheelchair or scooter, have a lightweight manual wheelchair available for emergency use -If you use a generator as a backup power source, follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions to operate your generator safely

(Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Business accelerator programs, design training, and innovation challenges support the development of a community-serving economy of abundance and wellness, built upon indigenous innovation and technology.

Assists individuals in applying for all types of Social Security benefits including retirement, disability, survivor benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare. Provides advice on rights and responsibilities under Social Security. Issues Social Security card and numbers. Also Medicare is contracting with private companies to offer Medicare-approved drug discount cards. In 2025 you must have an appointment before coming to the office. The website is the best way for most people to get help. If you cannot use the website, call the National toll free number at (800) 772-1213 to schedule an appointment to serve you by phone or in person. The TTY number for assistance is (800) 325-0778. Additional Phone Numbers: (800) 633-4227 or (800) MEDICARE Medicare Questions and Medicare Approved Discount Cards Visit www.ssa.gov to submit an email.

Hoa Aina O Makaha provides U-Pick events where guests are welcome to harvest from designated fields, assist farmers with planting, wash and weigh what you harvest, learn health benefits/recipes of whatever is in their baskets, and take starters home for their gardens. U-Pick events are typically scheduled for the last Saturday of each month from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). Visit the website to check the Upcoming Events. U-pick is not available during the summer.

Operates an adult day health program which provides therapeutic services and treatments including nursing care, recreational therapy and social services. Designed for persons at risk for long term care placement. Accepts volunteers 16 years old or older, to assist in transporting residents, general office duties, music leaders, craft assistants, active games, religious services, pet therapy, ethnic groups, sewing craft projects, etc.

Operation Search is the Department's campaign to find children who may need special education services but who are not receiving them at this time. Informs families of the learning potential of children with disabilities. Instructs families on how to obtain services from agencies. Informs parents about the early warning signs of disabilities.

Provides opportunities for youth socialization, recreation, education and cultural awareness in a safe and positive environment. Offers camping trips, ceramic, computer and graphics, cooking, creative writing classes; dodgeball, Hawaiiana - hula, music, language-library visits, pool table, study hall, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, windsurfing lessons and woodworking. Sponsors a boys club, girls club, bistro nights, community workdays and monthly community dances. Serves as a community resource to access professional programs and other youth programs.

The Medical Reserve Corps in Hawaii is an all volunteer group with many different skill sets. The Hawaii MRC needs volunteers who have medical and non-medical backgrounds who want to serve their local communities during public health emergencies or large scale emergency response events.