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Promotes commercialization of Hawaii's sustainable energy resources and technologies to reduce the state's high dependence on imported oil, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), solar energy, and wind. Encourages adoption and use of the model Energy Code for building efficiency; promotes integrated resource planning and demand-side management programs for energy utility companies; and promotes performance contracting as a low-cost means to retrofit buildings with efficient lights and cooling equipment. Maintains and updates energy emrgency preparedness plans and provides an integrated energy policy to achieve state energy objectives. Facilitates utilization of Hawaii's strategic human and technical resources for innovative research and development in science and technology, including satellite communications, nationally and abroad. Studies ocean industry growth, promotes Hawaii's seafood, ocean recreation, and maritime industries. Also assists recycling busi

(Domestic Violence Shelter, Domestic Abuse Shelter - Hilo) Domestic Abuse Shelters provide a safe haven for abused partners and their children. It is a time-out period for abused partners to learn about the dynamics of domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and how to develop a "safety plan". It is also a time for learning about and making choices; discovering that they are not at fault for the abuse; building self-esteem and learning self-empowerment. The Domestic Abuse Shelters help families and children escape from domestic violence and establish independent lives. The shelter offers up to 120 days of a safe haven, basic needs (food, clothing etc.), counseling and services for children. Program participants learn dynamics of domestic violence, develop safety plans, improve self-esteem and learn healthy parenting skills. Children develop safety plans and learn they’re not responsible for domestic violence. The shelters offer: -Domestic violence crisis hotline -Lodging and food -Crisis counseling -Individual counseling -Educational workshops -Support groups -Information, referral & advocacy -Children's program -Tutors for children not able to attend school -Assistance with obtaining a TRO, Housing and financial aid -Volunteer program The Domestic Abuse Shelters (DAS) provide victims of domestic violence and their families with a safe haven of temporary shelter, provision for basic needs (food, clothing etc.), counseling and services for children. Transitional Housing Program provides housing

(ADLRO) The Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office (ADLRO) is responsible for: Conducting reviews and hearings related to the administrative revocation of driving privileges of respondents arrested in violation of HRS §291E-61 or §291E-61.5 for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Issuing review and hearing decisions, and determining the period of revocation to be imposed, and related matters. Issuing ignition interlock permits and employee driver’s permits to eligible respondents whose driver’s licenses have been revoked. Maintaining a record of all reviews, hearings, and decisions, and making such data available to related agencies. We can now accept document for submission virtually via email at this address [email protected] The e-mail box is intended to be used only for the transmission of documents to ADLRO and should not be used to communicate other information or to make inquiries; ADLRO will not respond to the e‑mails

Provides a variety of social, recreational and educational programs for all age groups, children to seniors that includes social recreational, physical activities, after school drop-in programs, performing arts, behavioral management, sports and educational program that includes positive youth development. Summer program includes the Summer Enrichment Program.

Access Lifts of Hawaii provides accessibility solutions which include: stairway chair lifts, residential elevators, inclined platform lifts, vertical platform lifts, emergency evacuation chairs, portable wheelchair lifts, portable and modular ramps, water powered pool lifts and dumbwaiters.

Directed to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. Accomplished by developing voluntary standards with industry; enforcing mandatory standards; recalling hazardous products; and educating consumers through media, state and local governments, and private organizations.

Provides psychosocial rehabilitation and prevocational training to seriously mentally ill adults.

Provides care coordination to target populations. Participates with communities to problem-solve health issues. Provides education in women and child health, chronic diseases, etc. Facilitates access to health care, mental health care, social services. Tuberculosis testing services are not offered here.

Maintains a botanical garden with varieties of plants that conserve water. Tour also includes information on water-saving irrigation systems, mulches, and other xeriscape ideas. Group tours are available by appointment only. Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden offer educational workshops that feature xeriscape plants and gardening techniques that will help to conserve water outdoors. For xeriscape gardening classes/workshops email [email protected].

Assists Chinese speaking immigrants to discover and obtain community resources and services. Provides assistance in completing application forms for food stamps, Quest Medical Housing, HeadStart/Open Doors and others. Services include notary public and general referral.

Counsels and briefs military families regarding Tricare/CHAMPUS benefits and procedures.

Lift HI Foundation offers tailored training-to-good job pathways, in partnership with local employers like Hawaii Pacific Health, that make it easy for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households to participate. We proactively recruit applicants within communities, geographic or otherwise, with high levels of ALICE households. Our training timetable is a free, full-time training program. Two-fifths of our training focuses on skills such as goal-setting, culture, communication, and managing conflict among others. We currently provide “income replacement” (equivalent to the minimum wage). We partner with employers who are engaged actively throughout training who help with all or part of technical/clinical training, opportunities to visit and shadow in a clinical setting, pre-graduation job interviews, and preferred job consideration. We also contract former graduates to assist our graduates in navigating their new jobs and life.

The First Aid app has videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice. You can access your course certifications, new lifesaving First Aid content, locate your nearest hospital in case of emergency, and find classes and supplies.

Provides recorded messages regarding recycling programs available on all islands. Refers callers to various recycling groups, sites and programs. Coordinates Hawaii Materials Exchange which allows companies and individuals to list unwanted or extra materials and supplies that they will donate or trade. Maintains lists of needed materials and supplies. Encourages general public such as non-profit agencies to actively utilize the supply lists to meet their needs and reduce costs of obtaining new equipment. Input and retrieval accessible by modem.

Na Kia i O Maui provides household goods, furniture, daily essentials, and nonperishable food to fire survivors of Lahaina and Upcountry Maui and March 2026 Kona Low flood survivors. Volunteers needed to make the muck and cleaning kits.

Promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children and their parents. Skills are developed around five main components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports/game, and rescue.

(Food Pantry) Calvary Chapel South Maui provides a food pantry for those in need. Food pantry is at Suite 420. Calvary Chapel South Maui also accepts food donations. Produce and protein greatly needed. The pantry is closed on federal and major holidays. December 25, 2025 - January 4, 2026 Closed

(Beretania Park) Provides a comprehensive recreational program in the community. There are three program periods throughout the year: Fall, spring and summer. Activities are geared for all ages, including classes in arts and crafts, Hawaiiana, games and sports, music, seasonal activities and crafts, and excursions. A list of activities, registration dates, and program period information is published in the Midweek prior to registration.