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Holds jury trials and has general jurisdiction in Civil and Criminal cases. Has exclusive jurisdiction in Probate, Guardianship, and Criminal felony cases, as well as Civil cases where the contested amount exceeds $20,000. Shares concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court in Civil non-jury cases that specify amounts between $10,000 - 20,000. Conducts a drug court program, in which defendants are placed in drug rehabilitation programs instead of prison. If you are not sure what section of the court you need to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at: (808) 539-4909.

(HCAP Administration) Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. (HCAP) offers a variety of programs and services designed to help Oahu's low-income individuals and families to achieve self-reliance. Programs include Head Start, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), food assistance, employment services, after-school STEM, and individualized case management. HCAP also promotes community development and advocacy through resident advisory councils and private-public volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are encouraged to contact HCAP for opportunities to help children, youth and adults in need.

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.

(Church on the Beach Mobile - Koa'e Makana Apartments) Kauai Bible Church helps Hawaii Foodbank Kauai with this branch for food and hygiene product distribution. Church on the Beach Mobile distributes clothes, toiletries, and personal/grooming supplies to the houseless or those in need.

(Alanon Family Group East Hawaii, Alateen East Hawaii) Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of those who feel their lives have been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Members, who come from all walks of life, meet to share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Alateen is a recovery program for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Sunday 10:30 am Serenity on Sunday Kea’au Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 836 0482 7274 Passcode: 023008 Sunday 4:30 pm Courage to Change Virtual Meeting https://meetings.ringcentral.com /j/1482911507 Monday 6:00 pm Hilo Fourth Step Virtual Meeting https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1497063155 Tuesday 2:00 pm Honokaa Loving Interchange In Person Meeting Salvation Army, off of Mamane Street 45-513 Rickard Place, Honokaa Wednesday 4:30 pm Hilo Read, Write, Kaanalike Virtual Meeting https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/14946 55316 Thursday 7:00 pm Honokaa Steps to Serenity Virtual Meeting RingCentral Meetings Video Option: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/14923 78548 Saturday 9:00 am Hilo Super Saturday Virtual Meeting RingCentral Meetings Video Option: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/14459 70198

Has exclusive jurisdiction in petty and criminal misdemeanors, initial criminal procedures in felony cases originating within their districts, traffic and parking violations, violations of County ordinances, violations of agency regulations, and Civil cases when the contested amount does not exceed $20,000. If you need information and you do not know what branch of the Hawaii State Judiciary to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at: (808) 539-4909.

Provides adult education opportunities for people working towards high school diplomas (GED). Offers classes in citizenship, languages, and special interests such as arts, crafts, sports, cooking and computers.

Visit the website for news, re-entry to impacted areas, safety information for returning to your property, water and wastewater information, maps and data, fire debris removal, recovery phases, and financial and housing assistance. Also, sign up for updates from Maui Recovers on the website.

(Hawaii Relief Program) Maui Economic Opportunity has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). -One-time automobile down payment -Up to 4 months of automobile payments Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). --This is not the application for Wildfire Disaster Survivors. If you were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023, wildfires, please apply for the Maui Relief Program (MRP) for Wildfire Disaster Survivors, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01997dbd306f77cb820d3715facc7d52 --

Hawaii Agricultural Foundation provides teacher trainings. Teacher trainings for Tower Power are now active in 24 schools statewide. The program is now expanding to Hawaii Island. Tower Power gives students a hands-on, ag-tech and vertical farming lab-based experience using indoor aeroponic towers to grow and care for plants from seed to harvest in grade 6-8 classrooms. Through four dynamic learning units, students explore plant science, sustainability, and the future of farming while discovering how vertical growing systems can transform food production. The program includes a comprehensive teacher resource manual, ready-to-use classroom materials, and monthly virtual check-ins that cover timely topics, address teacher interests, and foster collaboration and idea-sharing among educators.

Responsible for fire protection, rescue, HazMat, emergency medical response and ocean rescue services. Provides fire prevention education. Dispatches fire fighters and rescue squad personnel for emergencies. Issues firework permits. Blood pressure screening is offered at all Kauai Fire Stations except at the Kauai Fire Department administration office.

(AFY) Adult Friends for Youth is a leading agency in eliminating violence and creating peace in schools and communities. Services are aimed at prevention and intervention, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, mediation, community outreach, and educational programming.

Everyone under one roof can apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Typically, FEMA allows only one applicant per household or address to apply for Housing Assistance. If FEMA says you are ineligible for assistance because someone at your address has already applied, you can appeal. Tell us you need your own application. If you appeal, it won’t take help away from someone else. Ask FEMA for help when writing your appeal. Call or speak to FEMA as a Disaster Recovery Center. Send FEMA a signed letter explaining that your damaged home was your primary residence during the August 8, 2023 wildfires. Also explain that your application represents a separate household from the original applicant using the same address. Deadline to apply for the Maui wildfires has been extended to December 11, 2023. --Understanding your FEMA Letter-- Hawaii residents who registered for FEMA assistance for the wildfires that began sweeping across Maui August 8, 2023 will receive a determination letter from FEMA. In some cases, the letter may say you are ineligible for assistance. This is not a denial. It is important to read the letter carefully. It will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide and information on how you can use your disaster assistance funds. The letter will also explain your application status and it will give you information about what to do to appeal FEMA’s decision. Your letter might also ask you to send additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue reviewing your application. For example, you may be asked to send one or more of the following:

• Proof of insurance coverage
• Settlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider
• Proof of identity
• Proof of occupancy
• Proof of ownership
• Proof that the damaged property was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster.

If you are one of multiple families living in the same residence, each family within the household may be eligible for assistance. Your landlord will be required to provide a written statement or agreement that clearly says you had a lease agreement in place before the disaster. You can also provide old rent receipts, bank transactions or checks showing you paid rent to the landlord. These receipts must be dated within three months of the fires. In other words, they must be dated between May 8, 2023 and August 8, 2023. If you have questions about your FEMA determination letter, call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. Specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as Video Relay Service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.

(SSO) Department of Education Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Program provides meals free of charge at participating public schools for children 1 year old - 18 years old June 9, 2026 - July 17, 2026. Children do not need to be enrolled in public school to participate. Schools will serve breakfast 7:15 am - 8:45 am and lunches from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. There will be no meal service on the June 11, 2026 (Kamehameha Day) and July 3, 2026 (Independence Day observed) state holidays. All meals must be eaten on campus; no grab-and-go options are available. Children do not have to be enrolled at a participating school to be served, and meals will consist of solid foods. Please check the website for participating schools. For special diet accommodations, please email [email protected] with as much detail as possible.

Provides acute medical care services, long term care, radiology services, laboratory services, and emergency room.

(Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden) Cultivates and displays rare and unusual plants. Holds guided hikes, garden walks, special programs on Hawaiian plant use, and composting. Meeting rooms available for non-profit groups. Free Mulch given (while supplies last) at the following locations: Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden (Kaneohe), Hawaiian Earth Products (Kailua), Hawaiian Earth Products (Kapolei), Ala Wai Community Garden, Makiki Community Garden, Waimea Falls Park, Wahiawa Community Garden. Accepts volunteers who are able to work well with others and whose duties will include greeting visitors and giving tours.

Money Fit by DRS - HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Services: Money Fit by DRS offers comprehensive HUD-approved housing counseling and education services to Hawaii residents, assisting with renter concerns, homelessness prevention, homeowner financial management, and fair housing education. Our services include guidance on lease agreements, tenant rights, budgeting, mortgage options, foreclosure prevention, and fair housing laws.

(Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention) The Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving includes: Supporting law enforcement’s efforts to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from driving while impaired, Working for effective ignition interlock (in-car breathalyzer) laws in states to keep known risky drivers off our roads, Working with a national team toward technology on all new cars to prevent drivers with illegal blood alcohol from operating the vehicle. We also: Educate teens and parents about alcohol and the problems associated with underage drinking, Conduct public awareness programs like Tie One On for Safety which asks drivers to tie a MADD red ribbon onto their vehicles to pledge to be a safe and non-drinking driver over the holidays, Gather once a year to raise funds at our Walk Like MADD event that remembers, inspires and commits with our community of victims, survivors, partners and supporters.

(SBA EIDL, EDIL) --US SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications are due Thursday, January 7, 2027-- The United States Small Business Administration (US SBA) provides Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EDIL) to small business, small agricultural cooperative, and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area. Eligibility -Substantial economic injury means the business is unable to meet its financial obligations and pay its regular and necessary operating expenses -Loss of expected profits or a decline in sales is not considered substantial economic injury -EIDL provides the necessary working capital to help small businesses impacted by a disaster survive until normal operations resume -EIDL assistance is available only to small businesses when the SBA determines they are unable to obtain credit elsewhere -Businesses must meet the following criteria to qualify for economic injury: The business was directly impacted by the disaster, the business cannot cover expenses due to the disaster and/or debt payments, the business was physically located in the declared disaster area. The SBA can provide loans to help cover the costs and expenses that your business would have been able to handle if the disaster did not happen. The EIDL amount will depend on how much financial impact you have experienced and your company’s financial needs, even if you didn't suffer any property damage. A separate SBA Disaster Assistance program known as business physical disaster loans, https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/physical-damage-loans#business-physical-disaster, covers property damage. A business may qualify for both an EIDL and a physical disaster loan. The maximum combined loan amount is $2 million. Use of proceeds -Working capital and normal expenses such as the continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments -EIDL funds cannot be used for expanding facilities, buying fixed assets, repairing physical damages, refinancing debt, paying out dividends or bonuses, or paying back loans to stockholders or principals Terms -First payment deferred for 12 months -No interest accrual for the first 12 months -The interest rate will not exceed 4% Maturity -Up to 30 years, with repayment term to be determined by ability to repay the loan -No pre-payment penalty or fees Collateral requirements -Required for loans over $50,000 -Real estate is the preferred collateral. Loans of $200,000 or less will not require the owner of the business to use their primary residence as collateral if it is determined the owner has other assets of equal quality and a value equal to or greater than the amount of the loan. How to apply Apply online for an SBA disaster assistance loan. SBA will send an inspector to estimate the cost of damage, once your application is completed and submitted. To find a US SBA Recovery Center and to schedule an appointment visit: https://appointment.sba.gov/schedule/ Locations: For all US SBA programs, the US SBA has a representative Monday-Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm at the Waialua Recovery Center, Old Waialua Courthouse, 66 207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712. Call (808) 460-8698 or visit the website, https://www.kakoomai.org/waialua . For business-specific disaster loan programs, the location is the Hawaii Small Business Development Center - Oahu, 677 Ala Moana Boulevard, 612, Honolulu, HI. Call (808) 945-1430, email [email protected], or visit the website https://hisbdc.org . Hawaii County, Business Recovery Center, Hawaii County Office of Aging, 1055 Kinoole Street, 101, Conference Room, Hilo, HI 96720. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm .Walk-ins are welcome but in-person appointments can be scheduled in advance at https://appointment.sba.gov. For more information, visit the website, https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/04/15/sba-will-open-business-recovery-center-hilo

Provides both escort service and home visitation. Escorts the frail elderly to doctors, hospitals, banks, pharmacy. Arranges home visits to assess needs, provide information and referrals that facilitate access to community resources.

(La Ohana Day at Waikalua Loko Iʻa) Come volunteer to help restore an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. Service activities include removing invasive plants, rebuilding stone walls, and collecting fish.