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Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii (VLSH) is the only organization in the state whose sole mission is to serve people in Hawaii with low to moderate income community through volunteer attorneys. Volunteer Legal’s pool of pro bono attorneys provide legal services in a wide range of civil matters, including divorces, paternities, custodies, child support, guardianships, adoptions, powers of attorney, wills, healthcare directives, landlord-tenant cases, collections, and Chapter 7 bankruptcies. Neighborhood Advice and Counsel clinics are being held in-person and via telephone. Clients are responsible for all legal deadlines associated with their case. We experience a high volume of calls. Please leave a brief message with your name, number, and brief description of your legal issue. Your call will be returned in the order it was received, generally within 48 to 72 hours.

The Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to closely monitor the federal government shutdown and its potential impact on programs that provide essential food assistance to Hawaii families. If the federal shutdown continues into November, federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program may be unavailable, which could delay or prevent the issuance of November benefits. DHS will share more information about the Hawaii Relief Program on October 29, 2025. This program will provide eligible families with dependent children the opportunity to receive payment support for housing or utilities. We understand that this uncertainty can be stressful. DHS is committed to sharing timely updates and ensuring every household receives clear information as soon as it becomes available from the US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Visit the website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/information-about-impacts-on-snap-benefits-amid-the-government-shutdown/, and read the FAQs for more information. You can find the latest information on the DHS website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov, or by calling the Public Assistance Information Line. Visit the website to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

The Intake, Information and Referral department provides Information and Referral to the specific programs for those who are eligible.

KAMP (Kids At-Risk Mentoring Program) Hawaii focuses on disadvantaged, special needs and at-risk youth in our communities. Program reaches cooperation, communication, decision making, leadership and teamwork skills through hands on activities.

(Wendys Wonderful Kids - Adoption Services) Wendy’s Wonderful Kids offers proactive, child-focused recruitment of adoptive families for children who have been placed in long-term foster care. Sponsored by the Dave Thomas Foundation, this unique program provides intensive social work services to find the best adoptive home for a child by exploring all facets of the child’s family, school, and friendship circles, as well as recruiting families from the broader community. Goals: • Increase the number of foster children placed with loving, adoptive or guardianship families in Hawaii • Develop supportive and warm relationships with children waiting to be adopted/legal guardianship • Provide information and resources to prospective and adoptive/guardianship parents • Increase community awareness of foster care adoption • Streamline the adoption process • Improve the quality of life for children in the permanent care of the Hawaii • State Department of Human Services by providing a “forever” family in Hawaii

State of Hawaii Department of Defense's Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has a website with information on signing up for emergency alerts and what radio stations to listen to for more information. Visit the website and select the "Get Alerts" option under the "Plan & Prepare" menu at the top of the website. Links to the 4 county and 1 state emergency alert sign ups, social media sites, websites, and contact information are listed. Radio stations for the 4 counties are also listed. Some stations have links so you can listen live online.

Offers assistance in new home construction and home repair loans, homestead leases to qualified native Hawaiian applicants. Assists in development of farms and ranches.

Provides primary health care, family planning services and preventive services. Provides health education on topics such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, diet counseling and medication management. Offers outreach, family counseling, HIV testing and counseling. Sponsors the Hamakua Asthma Camp for children. Accepts insurance of all types. Provides flu and pneumonia vaccines (need to be seen by physician first). Also provides a smoking cessation program.

Offers certification classes in CPR, AED, First Aid and Bloodborne pathogens to the general public. Retails angel medical uniform (scrub uniforms, lab coats and jackets), medical uniforms, nursing school uniforms, polo shirts, and CPR, First Aid and medical supplies. Also offers logos design, silk screening and embroidery services. Also retails the "Hawaii made clothes by last minute CPR and First Aid" clothing line.

Provides general family medical care including treatment for illnesses and minor injuries. Offers physical exams, family planning services including birth control information. Routine dental care, call for details.

Aloha Harvest rescues quality donated food from hotels, restaurants, food distributors, caterers, businesses and individuals then delivers the food "free of charge" to approved social service agencies that feed the needy, hungry and homeless on Oahu. We store nothing. What is picked up each day is delivered that same day to the agencies. The drivers' routes are Sunday-Saturday 5:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Past due and first month's rent assistance for older adults pending fund availability. Rent payable to vendor or landlord with W9 form, application, and eligibility documents.

Administers full-service general hospital, skilled nursing facility and outpatient medical care. Offers outpatient care in a variety of specialties including pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology and industrial medicine. Specialty Clinic services (General Medicine and Family Practice services are not routinely available at the Medical Center).

The participants from 33 program sites receive a day filled with activities and excitement with a positive message on staying “Drug Free”. Participants learn the important values in self-esteem, nature lessons, social enhancement skills, utilizing creativity, teamwork and the importance of Staying Drug Free. Topics also include anti-gang violence and anti-bullying.

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. CoDA uses the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions as the principles and guides to develop honest and healthy relationships with ourselves and others. Main: [email protected] For Spanish: [email protected]

PATCH, Hawaii's Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, supports those with childcare needs. PATCH provides referrals to licensed child care across the state, information on how to identify and choose quality child care, and resources to support the family, such as subsidy programs and services available in the community. In addition, the Child Care Recruitment Project offers support and guidance to individuals who are interested in opening their own childcare business. PATCH also provides resources to support the professional development of early educators and potential childcare providers. Call about volunteer opportunities. Additional phone numbers: (808) 839-1988 Oahu office (808) 242-9232 Maui office (Serves Molokai and Lanai also) (800) 498-4145 Toll-free number for Molokai and Lanai (808) 961-3169 East Hawaii office (808) 322-3500 West Hawaii office (808) 246-0622 Kauai office Main: [email protected] Maui office: [email protected] East Hawaii office: [email protected] West Hawaii office: [email protected] Kauai office: [email protected]

We Are Oceania (WAO) program provides services and referrals to assist the Micronesian community in the following areas: -Health - help enroll clients in health insurance -Education - work with community colleges to help and guide those that want to go to college -Employment - help with resume and coaching individuals for employment, refer individuals to employers that are hiring for employment -Child welfare services - provide culture consultant to case workers for families that are already receiving public or government assistance but do not understand the system, a program or service completely -Legal - partner with Legal Aid Society and Volunteer Legal Service to help clients with any legal services they need -Public assistance - assist their clients on how to apply and to complete applications, help them with first to work program -Housing - make phone calls and refer clients to emergency shelter, assist with application for housing -Social security, passport and I-94 replacement, guardianship, taxes

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

Private school includes grades PK-3 for boys and girls.

Delivery of a hot mid-day meal to homebound elderly who qualify for services under the Kupuna Care Program.

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

(Womens Center) Provides a safe place to gather with a study lounge, academic and personal development workshops, response and referral services, and educational lectures and programs. A comprehensive university/community information center. Includes PAU Violence Program, which provides prevention education and advocacy for current UH students who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.

Maintains information resources, i.e. books, magazines, musical recordings, video and audio tapes, State and County goverment documents and Hawaiiana materials. Provides fax service to send messages to State legislators. Provides access to wi-fi and telephone reference service.

Supports cultural events in the community related to Korean dance and music. Goal is to perpetuate traditional Korean dance and music. Welcomes any volunteer who is knowledgeable about our legacy. The Foundation works on major projects related to the Korean culture.

Prevents and protects persons and property against crime. Enforces county ordinances and state laws. Investigates missing persons, juvenile offenses and criminal activity. Coordinates traffic safety. Registers and issues firearm permits. Administers and promotes community education and prevention programs such as Crimestoppers, DARE, Neighborhood Watch.