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Medicab provides a door to door transportation service for people who need assistance or need to be escorted, usually to a doctor or medical facility. Drivers are trained how to communicate and assist elderly and disabled people. The driver does not lift, carry or push anyone. Drivers do sign out customers from the hospital and assist (guide by hand) people in and out of the vehicle COVID-19 patients are asked to sit at the back seat with their masks on. The driver drives with the windows down for full ventilation.

New Eyes assists persons with low-income individuals in the United States. We provide a basic pair of eyeglasses with single or lined bifocal lenses. If the application is approved, a unique e-voucher number is emailed with a link to our eyeglass ordering site and instructions on how to order eyeglasses. Approved applicants must order their glasses through New Eyes' online eyeglasses dispenser at https://www.neweyesglasses.org/. Visit the website or contact New Eyes for the Needy for information on free or low-cost eye exams in your area.

Hawaiian Humane Society provides a pet microchipping service. Pet owners must also register their information with the company that manufactured their pet’s microchip or a free online database such as 24 Hour PetWatch or Found Animals. In 2022, the City and County of Honolulu replaced the dog licensing system with rules requiring that all pet dogs 3 months and older and cats 4 months and older must have microchip identification. Cats six months or older who are allowed outdoors are required by law to wear a collar with an identification tag.

Since 1976, the University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu has served the people of Hawai'i and remains a dynamic and diverse place of learning and cultural enrichment. Founded in the liberal arts, UH West O'ahu is a four-year, comprehensive university committed to quality teaching and an environment that fosters life-long learning. Offers educational programs leading to a bachelor degree.

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.

Supports advancements in CF (cystic fibrosis) research by funding its own network of research centers throughout the United States. Accredits and supports 115 CF care centers nationwide to provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF. Provides referrals and information regarding CF to the general public. Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies for people with CF. Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research.

(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.

Offers career and employment counseling. Provides career planning and employment preparation. Offers work experience referrals and career and employment workshop activities.

Provides health care services and other supportive health promotion and assistance. Assists with the Hawaii Health Connector for health insurance.

Provides health care services and other supportive health promotion and assistance. Assists with the Hawaii Health Connector for health insurance.

Provides information about downtown Hilo and East Hawaii. Offers bus and taxi coupons for sale. Acts as consultant for business development. Represents downtown Hilo businesses.

(EOEL) Our mission is to coordinate efforts to help ensure a solid foundation for Hawaii's young children, prenatal to age 5, by working with partners, families and communities, and aligning policies and programs in relation to health, safety, and school readiness and success. We work with Department of Health (DOH), Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Education (DOE), Charter Schools, Community Providers, County Coordinators, County Coordinators, Early Head Start / Head Start and Family Child Interaction Learning Programs.

(Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, SFMNP) Hawaii Foodbank Oahu's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with food vouchers that can be used at certified farmers’ markets to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. Eligibility is based on age and income. For more information or to see if you qualify, please visit our website or call us. We are an equal opportunity provider.

Trust Administration - Estate Settlement, Conservatorship and Agent for Trustee

(Hawaii Homeownership Center - Honolulu Office) The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's (HHOC) lifetime membership prepares buyers for the home purchase through classes and individual coaching. Classes address the general concepts about preparing for homeownership and the buying process; individual coaching provides support to identify buyer resources and create an action plan to become mortgage ready. Support after our members become homeowners is available through workshops and confidential meetings.

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.

Franciscan Vistas Ewa is a vibrant senior independent living community in historic Ewa Villages with amenities that rival luxury retirement communities. It combines affordable housing and wellness all in one place. Affordable housing is a natural extension of St. Francis Healthcare System, as health is often compromised among Hawaii’s older adults because they must often choose between buying medications recommended by their doctor or paying their rent. Affordable housing is a natural extension of St. Francis Healthcare System, as health is often compromised among Hawaii’s older adults when they must choose between paying rent, buying food or medicines prescribed by their doctor.

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

(Lanakila Meals on Wheels) Lanakila Meals on Wheels is Oahu's largest and only island-wide home delivery meal service program for seniors and people with disabilities, serving over approximately 200,000 meals each year. Provides frozen meals once a week delivered right to your front door. Someone must be home to accept deliveries usually Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please inquire about fresh produce home delivery. You may be eligible through the City and County Aging and Disability Resource Center or your health insurance provider for free meal service. Private pay via credit/debit card, online pay, check or SNAP EBT card available.

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) provides information on how to apply for building permits related to the Kona Low. When applying for a building permit in HNL Build that is for work related to the Kona low, please follow the instructions below. If you aren’t sure if your project requires a permit, please review our FAQs: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/dpp-storm-response-faqs/ Step 1. Log into your HNL Build account. If you have an HNL Build account, please sign in. If you don’t have an HNL Build account, click here, https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/hnl-build-create-a-new-account/, for instructions on how to create one. Step 2. Permit Selection. Please select your permit type. Note: If the type of work you are performing would normally qualify for a Quick Permit, please select Building Permit Application instead. This ensures our team can thoroughly review your specific scope of work. Step 3. Label Your Project. If this first permit you are applying for that is related to the Kona low, check the “New Project” box and enter “Kona Low Rebuild” as the project name. If you are applying for additional permits, continue to use the same “Kona Low Rebuild” project each time. Do not create a new project. Step 4. Submission Page. Proceed with your application until you reach the Submission Requests page. If your project does not require formal plans, please upload photos of the property damage instead. This fulfills the system’s upload requirement and allows you to complete your submission in HNL Build. If our staff believe your project does need plans, they will contact you. Step 5. Notify DPP. After submitting your application, send an email to [email protected]. Include your application number and state that the repairs are due to the Kona Low. Our team will then add your permit to our priority list for faster review. Additional websites: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/kona-low-rebuild-application-instructions/ https://oneoahu.org

Vibrant Hawaii provides an online Request for Assistance (RFA) form to help Hawaii Island residents report storm-related needs and connect with available support. Visit the website, http://bit.ly/vh-rfa, to fill out the online form. The Vibrant Hawaii network of providers are unable to assist with roof repair and are limited to providing a list a contractors who may be available for hire, at your own expense. Community organizations interested in coordinating response efforts or assisting with recovery may email Vibrant Hawaii at [email protected]. To make a donation to support recovery efforts, visit the website https://vibranthawaii.org/donation.

(Act 278) Kuikahi Mediation Center has been contracted to administer the Eviction Mediation Pilot Program. This two-year pilot program requires early and free mediation between landlords and tenants before eviction for nonpayment of rent. The program runs February 5, 2026 - February 4, 2028. Tenants have 10 calendar days to respond to an eviction notice. If a tenant requests mediation in 10 day notice period, then the landlord must participate before filing for eviction. Mediation sessions are online via Zoom or in person, per request. For landlords, visit the website for more information and to submit a Landlord Intake Form to start the process. For tenants, call the Kuikahi Mediation Center for assistance.

Kaumualii Street 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.

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]

The American Red Cross Emergency App includes expanded wildfire features. Interactive features include:

• Wildfire risk map

-Personalized wildfire plan -Customization and choice of over 40 NOAA weather alerts in English and Spanish -Step-by-step guides on how to prepare -Digital to-do list -Find open Red Cross shelters with an interactive map The app is compatible with Apple Watch and Android Wearable devices.