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Friends of the Library of Hawai'i (FLH) exists to promote and support the fifty public libraries that make up the Hawai'i State Public Library System. FLH promotes literacy, education, and library services. The organization supports librarians in continuing education opportunities and offers scholarships for graduate students at the University of Hawaii interested in a library career. FLH fundraises throughout the year through a number of book sales as well as a golf tournament. Volunteers are needed for events and for year-round sorting and pricing of books and media. May take donations of books to any public library or processing center at: 99-1132 Iwaena St., Aiea, HI 96701

Refers personal care attendants (PCAs) to disabled adults and frail elderly for in-home care and/or chores. Offers subsidies for PCA care fees only.

Provides special education for students, based on Individualized Education Program (IEP). Contact the nearest office to you for an evaluation of your children for special education.

Maintains county sewer systems.

(Workers Compensation) Receives and administers claims under three different federal workers compensation laws: Longshore and Harbor Compensation Act (covers maritime employees other than seamen); Defense Base Act (covers employees of federal contractors); Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (Covers employees of military entities which generate own funds, such as exchanges, open messes and various recreational activities).

Vital records (birth, death, civil union, marriage, and divorce certificates) for events that occurred in Hawaii are received and preserved by the Office of Health Status Monitoring, a unit of the Department of Health.

(Queens Medical Center - Emergency) Provides medical/surgical emergency services.

(Temporary Disability Insurance, TDI) Enforces labor laws relating to workers compensation (wage replacement benefits, medical or hospital care for work-related illness or injury), temporary disability insurance (wage replacement benefits for non-work-related illness or injury), and prepaid health care (medical or hospital care for non-work-related illness or injury).

Reporting missing persons.

(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.

Links individuals with technology so all people can participate in every aspect of community life by promoting technology through advocacy, training, information, and education. Provides information and referral to anyone interested in assistive technology (AT) devices and services for people with disabilities. Operates equipment loan banks statewide. Provides training to consumer and professional groups. Works to ensure that schools, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and health insurers provide assessments, funding and training in the use of AT devices and services for their clients. Administers a low-interest financial loan program to assist individuals in purchasing assistive technology when no other sources of funding are available. Assistive technology is any item or equipment that has been specifically designed or modified to enable people to maintain or improve their functioning while ensuring their quality of life. Some examples of assistive devices include: ramps, modified door knobs,

Waikiki Community Center (WCC) programs focus on education, social and wellness activities for all adults, regardless of age. Meeting facilities are available for rent to non-profit groups. Wheelchair access to main entrance via ramps; Accessible washrooms; Designated parking spaces

(SNAP Outreach, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Outreach, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach) The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. Food Basket Hawaii Island's Food Bank’s SNAP outreach program helps with completing SNAP applications.

2-1-1 of Georgia.

Lanakila Pacific empowers people with disabilities to build their independence through personal development, job training and employment services. It is widely known for the Lanakila Meals on Wheels program that provides meals to seniors islandwide.

Provides motor vehicle registration, transfer of ownership, and duplicate registration and/or title. Issues dog/bike licenses, county business licenses, tipping fee coupons, and collects payments for real property taxes, sewers and landfill disposal charges.

(MST, Multisystemic) This program is a unique, goal-oriented model that provides comprehensive treatment that serves chronic, violent delinquents ages 12 years old to 18 years old. It is a family focused, in-home and community-based treatment program that has been the focus of several major research studies, and demonstrated clinical and cost effectiveness for youth with complex emotional, social and academic needs Multisystemic (MST) is a time-limited, intensive family and community based treatment that addresses serious anti-social behavior in juvenile offenders ages 12 years old - 18 years old. Program addresses the factors associated with delinquency across the youth’s settings (e.g. family, peers, school, neighborhood) and uses the strengths of each system to foster positive change. At least one adult/parental figure must be willing to assume long-term parenting role and participate with service providers for the duration of treatment.

Adult Day Care program for elders and challenged adults needed supervised care, socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity. Also supporting caregivers to remain employed and or needing respite.

Provides special language assistance and support services for students whose first language or dominant home language is not English. Bilingual school/home assistants link parents with school.

The mission of the YWCA of O'ahu aquatics department is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where learning to swim and recreation through aquatics is the focus. One of the main tenets of the program is to encourage participants to do their best with their abilities. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement, the program seeks to build confidence and self-esteem in each person. We have pools at both Laniakea and Kokokahi, and offer a comprehensive swim program at each location. All aquatic staff members are certified Water Safety Instructors (Wintertree Software Inc.). Swim classes are offered on various days and times for your convenience. All swim classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Provides services to immigrants with low-income to enable them to stabilize their immigration status in the country. The program assists applicants for US Citizenship, relative petition change of status and other family immigration petitions with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Offers tips on how to train for Honolulu Marathon, and advice and encouragement for all runners. Program geared for beginners as well as for experienced runners.

Encourages an environment which enhances the quality of life and strives to protect the unique lifestyle through proper planning. Advocates for businesses in West Hawaii. Provides information to businesses and the community about services and products which are grown or manufactured in West Hawaii and other areas on the Island of Hawaii.

(Pearl Harbor - ASYMCA Food for Families) The Armed Services YMCA Marketplace provides no-cost food assistance. Please visit one of the locations listed below during business hours. Call to visit outside of the normal business hours.

Program for low-income at at-risk youth who are in or out of school. Help with building skills to obtain a High School Equivalency or GED, exploring post-secondary education, and employment exploration.