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Legislates public policy through a nine member panel elected to a two year term. Responds to community priorities, schedules public hearings and receives public testimony.

(Food Pantry) Huelo Door of Faith Church provides packages of nutritious meals to residents of the North Shore community and persons with disabilities.

Use Honolulu 311 to find information, request non emergency services, or report non emergency issues. You may report issues like abandoned/derelict vehicles, animal cruelty, dead animals, feral chicken nuisance, game houses/gambling, graffiti on city roadway/facilities, illegal dumping, pothole, you can submit a crime tip, water ponding on roads, etc. Click the link to go to the iTunes website to get the Apple app. Click on the link to go to Google Play to get the Android app.

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

(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services.

Jewish Community Services of Hawaii provides case management, crisis intervention and referrals to resources. Services are provided through Zoom meetings, phone, and some home visiting. We have staff on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.

Provides a national toll-free phone line to answer commonly asked questions on postal service, such as service hours, zip code and address information, and mailing rates. A caller attempting to reach a postal worker in Hawaii, or who asks a question that cannot be answered by Mainland operators, will be given a local number to call. Also provides U.S. Passports and voter ballot forms also available at several Post Office locations.

(TANF, TAONF) The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families. The monthly cash assistance given to families may be used to pay for food, clothing, housing and utility expenses, and other daily needs. Eligible families include at least one specified relative adult and a minor dependent child who resides in the same home. In addition, family members must be US citizens. The State of Hawaii Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) Program provides the same benefits and services to Hawaii’s vulnerable families with children as the TANF program. The TAONF program eligibility includes mixed citizens and non-citizens, and single- and two-parent households. For more information visit the website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/tanf/ or https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/. Applications can be done for both the TANF or TAONF and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the same form at the same time. Please check the boxes for the programs you want to apply for.

The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. Provides resource material such as pamphlets, articles, and reports on psychology, child/adolescent mental disorder, depression, schizophrenia, mental health, psycho-pharmacology, etc. Pamphlets and articles contain research done by National Institute of Mental Health.

(Oahus Neighborhood Board System) Assures resident participation in the decision-making process of government. Neighborhood Boards provide input and recommendations to government agencies and elected officials. Addresses issues and concerns at the city, state, or federal level. Neighborhood Board members are volunteers who are elected to a two-year term. Oahu has 33 Boards which meet once a month in their respective communities.

Handles complaints about new or used cars, dealer sales, or service.

(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services.

Provides 24-hour care in licensed care homes to give families a rest from the care of elderly or disabled. Referrals can be for short term or long term.

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. Develops grade standards. Educates public to use grade standards. Administers federal standards and compliance.

(Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Maritime Heritage Program, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa) Operates a visitor center where people can receive more information about the marine sanctuary program in Hawaii and other sites nationwide: Maritime Heritage Program, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a protected area of coral reef, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa and more.

Youth small boat day sailing. Youth from 8 years - 20 years old participant in day time sailing activities on boats that range from 8 ft to 30 ft. Activities divided into programs for 8 -12 years and 12 years and older. Programs include basic sailing, intermediate sailing and racing. Sailing is an Olympic sport that can be done as an individual or team. Our programs provide children/teens opportunity to develop independent as well as co-operative thinking, healthy outdoor activities and beneficial adult mentoring. Big Island Sailing Foundation facilitates sailing "day camps" primarliy on the Kona coast. Summer camps are in June - July; Winter break camp at the end of December and Spring camps each year.

Provides statewide support for aquaculture development including planning, coordination, marketing, research funding, business counseling, disease prevention, information dissemination and extension services. Aquafarmers currently produce more than 35 species including microalgae, shrimp, prawns, seaweed, and tilapia.

The Lyon Arboretum is a 193.5 acre botanical garden operated by the University of Hawaii. Offers tours, classes, workshops and a K-12 program for visiting school children.

Healthy Mothers Health Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB) offers "Hawaii Cribs for Kids," a safe sleep education course, for low-income, high-risk pregnant women and their families. This program provides education on the risk factors, how to create a safe sleep environment, and tracks the baby's health throughout its first year of life. Health centers and community partners refer income-eligible parents to HMHB, and each eligible family receives a free Pack n' Play crib after completing the class so their child has a safe place to sleep.

Reporting missing persons.

(Hawaii Islands Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Basket Food Pantry) 2025 Government Shutdown Information: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/2025shutdown Eradicating hunger on the Big Island through redistribution of food. Visit the website for a list of food pantries or places that provide warm meals on the Big Island for those in need. A comprehensive listing of Soup Kitchens, Free Meals, and Food Distribution Centers across Hawaii Island. See PDF's below. East Hawaii Food Resources List https://static1.squarespace.com/static/599e3c47f7e0aba9e9609b0c/t/614b8c4c037e576144a31524/1632341069967/2021+-+COVID+East+Hawaii+Food+Distribution+Schedule+9.22.21.pdf West Hawaii Food Resources List https://static1.squarespace.com/static/599e3c47f7e0aba9e9609b0c/t/614b8c54bee64a6007916aa7/1632341077520/2021+-+COVID+West+Hawaii+Food+Distribution+Schedule+9.22.21.pdf

(Waikele Community Park) Waikele Community Park Market is a low cost market where farmers sell fresh produce, baked goods, and fish directly to the public. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) voucher are accepted.

(Ohana Conferencing) In an ‘Ohana Conference, families work with CWS and use what they know to make the best decisions for the safety of their children and create a plan for strengthening the family. The ‘Ohana Conference is voluntary and is a positive, solution-oriented process. The ‘Ohana Conference is grounded in the core goals and values of child safety, preserving family relationships, and timely permanent placement of children. [email protected]; [email protected]

(KIPC, Car Seat and Booster Seat Safety, CPS) Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition (KIPC) provides a network of Car Seat Inspection Stations, technicians, and instructors certified in caregiver education on correct child restraint use and installation. KIPC provides appointments at Inspection Stations and conducts car seat checks at community events on Oahu. KIPC also provides standardized certification training for new technicians, and updates for those currently certified.

Provides an educational program for boys, girls and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.