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County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency provides information on emergency refuge areas that open during disasters. Visit their website for pre-planning and the status of emergency refuge areas.  Or, view press releases at https://www.kauai.gov.

(SYL) The Society of Young Leaders annual school supply drive for Oahu keiki in need. Supplies collected are distributed through the Department of Education for Children and Youth program. Help us "Stuff Da Bus" at Raising Cane's in Pearl City (1240 Kuala St, Pearl City, HI 96782) Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Let's fill up the Roberts Hawaii bus with school supplies. Mention the fundraiser when you order at the Raising Cane's Pearl City supply drive and celebration and Raising Cane's will donate 15% of sales to the supply drive. Visit the website, https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FIHJRCXGW34H, to purchase school supplies and have them delivered to Aloha United Way via the Amazon Registry Drop off supplies at Aloha United Way Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm until August 10, 2023 Visit the website, https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/FIHJRCXGW34H, to purchase school supplies and have them delivered to Aloha United Way via the Amazon Registry Drop off supplies at Aloha United Way Monday-Friday 9am-5pm until August 10, 2023

(Food Pantry) Malama Kauai provides a food pantry on the 3rd Saturday of the month 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

(988, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) Suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to the nearest accredited crisis center in the caller's area. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls are answered by staff at over 200 accredited crisis centers across the United States who provide callers with crisis counseling and mental health referrals. The Lifeline’s Crisis and Text Chat Service routes chat visitors to a subnetwork of crisis centers accredited in providing online emotional support. You can also call (800) 273-8255 also known as (800) 273-TALK or 988.

(TANF/VR First To Work Program) The program provides job training, placement, and case management services for individuals receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

Inspects and certifies imported and exported horticultural materials, non-domestic animals. Issues permit for import and export of these subjects.

Offers multipurpose senior programs and congregate meals. Serves as a focal point for service delivery and presentations by other agencies.

Provides management and technical assistance to small businesses. Provides consulting, workshops and seminars. Library of resource materials, books, videos available for loan.

(MEO) Provides discounts on food and merchandise to people over 60 years of age.

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.

Provides substance abuse prevention education and activities among the E Ola Pono curriculum.

Hawaii Rx Card is a FREE prescription assistance program that is available to all citizens of Hawaii. The program was launched to help the uninsured, but it can also be used to discount drugs not covered by health insurance. There are no applications, fees, resrtictions, or eligibility requirements. The Hawaii Rx Card is accepted at all chain pharmacies. No personal information is required to get the card; no personal information is collected on processed prescriptions. To print your own Hawaii Rx Card, go to www.hawaiirxcard.com; you can put "NONE" or "NA" in all fields if you do not want a customized card. Anyone without internet access can call Alix Lee at 1(800)726-4232

Through public-private partnerships, Malama Maui Nui stretches government dollars further by gaining the in-kind support of local businesses and volunteers to malama aina in Maui Nui. Projects include marine debris cleanups, coral reef outreach & education, invasive plant control, native outplanting, illegal dumpsite clearing, litter pickups, graffiti cleanup, recycling, community paint exchange, and environmental education. Ongoing volunteer opportunities are available in Kihei at our Laie Wetland Restoration Project, in Kahului at Kanaha Beach Park, and at various community.

US Senator from Hawaii Visit https://www.hirono.senate.gov and click on "Contact"

Dreams help remind children in crisis that they are special and loved. Dream Imua, formerly A Keiki’s Dream, grants child-directed dreams to children 4-16 years old in crisis of any nature, such as abuse, neglect, homelessness or a major medical issues. This child-directed approach not only offers a reprieve from suffering, but validates the child’s self-worth, sending positive messages of support and encouragement, reminding the child what it is to have hope. This important program began in 1990 and became part of Imua Family Services in 2015. Over the last 30 years, the program has filled nearly 1,500 dreams from turning little girls into princesses and little boys into superheroes. The program offers children a chance to escape their difficult lives through helicopter rides, zip-lining, music lessons, horseback riding and more. Dream Imua relies on community support and involvement to help make these dreams a reality for those in need.

(Homeless Careavan Program) Provides outreach for homeless individuals. Currently uses van, Care-A-Van outreach specialist to travel to beaches/parks and other areas on Kauai where homeless people live or congregate. Unsheltered Homeless Protocol for Members of the Public. If you wish to assist a person who is homeless, who might be setting up "residence" in a public area or needing a health and safety intervention, the following actions should be taken: -Note the exact location and time when the person who is homeless is known to frequent the area. -Note any identifying information for the person who is homeless, e.g., physical description and number in the group. -Provide the above information to Kauai Economic Opportunity via email at [email protected] or call (808) 245.4077, x228. Email is the preferred means of communication. Also provide the name and email/phone number of the person providing the information for follow up if the person who is homeless cannot be found.