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Does community planning and group development. Distributes federal surplus food. Provides information and referral, personal development aid, emergency and general assistance. Operates special programs including agriculture education and training, employment services, family development and case management, Head Start, and senior community service employment.

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.

(EIDL) Small Business Administration (SBA) low interest, long term loans may also be available to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property, inventory, and supplies or meet their necessary financial obligations due to the wildfires that began on August 8, 2023. Disaster loans help restore businesses to pre-disaster conditions, and, in some cases, protect from future disasters. They cannot be used to expand or upgrade businesses and cannot exceed the verified uninsured disaster loss.

• If you sustained physical damage to your business of any size, you may be eligible for up to $2 million in Business Physical Disaster Loans for the repair or replacement of real estate, inventories, machinery, equipment, vehicles and all other physical losses.

The SBA offers up to $2 million to businesses and private non-profits (charities, churches, private universities, etc.) for both physical and economic injury to businesses to help them recover from the wildfires. The interest rate is as low as 4% for businesses, 2.375% for private non-profits and and 2.5% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Applicants now need to provide a written justification for physical disaster loans.

• Small businesses, small agricultural businesses, and nonprofits that have not experienced physical damage but have sustained significant economic losses as a result of the fires in the declared county and in neighboring Kalawao County, may be eligible for up to $2 million in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to meet necessary financial obligations.

The deadline to apply for EIDL is Saturday, November 9, 2024, with no explanation for a late application required. For Maui wildfire specific information and to download applications, visit https://www.sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the first disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 18 months from the date of the first disbursement. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to US Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Maintains a sanitary and healthful environment through prevention, inspection, education, and enforcement activities. Inspects food and food service establishments, milk plants, frozen dessert manufacturing plants, dairy farms, hotels and other multi-dwelling units, adult family care homes, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, public swimming pools, barber and beauty shops, mortuaries, embalmers, tattoo parlors and artists, massage parlors and other general public health nuisances.

Operates County swimming pools: Honokaa Pool/Honokaa High School pool, Kohala Pool/Kamehameha Park, Kawamoto Pool Swim Stadium/Hoolulu Complex, Kona Community Aquatic Center, Kona Pool/Konawaena High School pool, Laupahoehoe High School, NAS Pool/Old Airport, Pahala Pool/Kau High School pool, Pahoa Pool.

Provides opportunities and manages facilities for non-organized, outdoor, aquatic recreational activities such as sportfishing, underwater photography and studying aquatic life. Operates and stocks freshwater public fishing areas on Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu. Shoreline Fishery Management monitors accidental introduction of foreign aquatic species. Develops and manages statewide system of artificial reefs to enhance sportfishing species.

(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.

(American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network, American Cancer Society I Can Cope Class, American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better, American Cancer Society Look Good/Feel Better, American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery) Reach To Recovery: Trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors provide emotional and educational support for women who are facing or have had breast cancer surgery. Cancer Survivors Network: Online community created for survivors and caregivers to connect with others, visit www.cancer.org Gift Items: A limited supply of wigs, hats, turbans, scarves and breast prostheses are available by appointment. These items are received by the local offices by donations from others and through our TLC Catalog. Support Groups: The office is a clearinghouse of information on local self-help and support groups that provide emotional and educational help. Patients and caregivers also are invited to visit the Cancer Survivors' Network at www.cancer.org . Relay For Life: You are invited to attend Relay For Life, our annual event to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and give everyone the opportunity to fight back against cancer. We encourage all survivors to attend this fun, uplifting event.

(Peer Support Group) Support Group for peers living with mental health conditions All meetings are ZOOM meetings held virtually

The YMCA of Kauai provides an aquatic facility and camp facility.

Provides part-time volunteer work with stipend for low income senior citizens to work with special or exceptional needs persons at institutions, schools, day care centers, etc. Duties may involve reading, literacy activities, tutoring. Volunteers receive a stipend.

Elepaio Social Services provides emergency food distribution at the Waianae Boat Harbor, 85-491 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792. Tueday, March 31, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tueday, April 7, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tueday, April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tueday, April 21, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tueday, April 28, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit the website link to register: https://www.wcchc.com/FD/Events. March 31, 2026 registration is open now. Registration for April distributions opens each Wednesday at 8:00 am the week before.

Provides statewide support for aquaculture development including planning, coordination, marketing, research funding, business counseling, disease prevention, information dissemination and extension services. Aquafarmers currently produce more than 35 species including microalgae, shrimp, prawns, seaweed, and tilapia.

(Ho'olana - Waiver, H and CBS Program, Waiver program, Hoolana - Waiver, H and CBS Program) Assisting persons with disabilities to develop skills, enhance independence, encourage self-reliance and increase community inclusion opportunities.

The Maui Dance Council (MDC) was founded in 1978 and holds the mission to: Enliven the community and the classroom by inspiring, cultivating and supporting the artist in everyone. MDC cultivates the performing and creative arts in Maui County through: the Chance To Dance public school movement arts education program, professional development training for classroom teachers, community classes and Master workshops, and by advocating for the arts locally and nationally. Chance To Dance is a Standards based arts education program designed to stimulate the students’ imagination and original thinking through dance and music. By integrating dance and music with classroom curriculum, Chance To Dance helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while self-expression and creativity are encouraged and fostered at a critical age.

Reporting missing persons.

(Community Program) The Kupu Community Program integrates environmental education, workforce development, and academic support to promote youth empowerment and long-term career success. Participants begin with hands-on malama aina training, gaining experience in natural resource management, while also working toward educational goals like high school completion or GED/HiSET certification. Throughout the program, participants are introduced to an array of workforce development and job readiness opportunities. Kupu provides transitional employment opportunities by offering paid positions with our Kupu Culinary Program or other programs and partnerships.

(AMP 37) Operates public housing programs for low income families. Open for applications. Asset Management Property (AMP) 37 covers: Lanakila Homes I, II, IIIA, IIIB, IV, 600 Wailoa St, Hilo, HI 96720 Hale Aloha O Puna, 16-189 Pili Mua Street, Keaau, HI 96749 Hale Olaloa, 144 Kamana Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Kauhale O'Hanakahi, 19 Pamala Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Lokahi Lokahi Circle, Hilo, HI 96720 Pahala, 96-1169 Kou Street, Pahala, HI 96777 Pomaikai Homes, 929 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Punahele Homes, Lokahi Place, Hilo, HI 96720 Note: Section 8 rental assistance is a separate program. It operates under the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development Section 8 Division; call (808) 959-4642 for more information.

Accepts comments or complaints for those concerned about how ethanol-blended gasoline affects their cars.

(UALC) Ulu A‘e was formed in 2014 with the vision to have entire communities knowledgeable and engaged in the place they live. We deliver culture and place-based education for keiki and families of Honouliuli through half day and intersession student days, other cultural community programs and volunteer workdays. Our mission is to empower and enrich lives through programs that develop skills, build confidence and promote healthy relationships based on the values and customs of our kūpuna. No'eau Boxes A box filled with Hawaiian Books, games, and hands-on activities. Delivered to your doorstep for at home and on-the-go learning. Now available to teachers, community organizations, and families. Nene‘e is our intersession program where keiki ages 5–14 are given opportunities to explore their ‘āina from ma uka (mountain) to ma kai (sea). The program’s curriculum is place-based meaning that special focus is made to highlight the history and culture of the students’ community. Students engage in moʻolelo (stories), hana noʻeau (Native Hawaiian art and practices) and kuleana (land stewardship). HANA ‘I‘O is a hands-on, food preparation program for middle school students who want to grow their knowledge, skills and relationship to the animals they eat. Students explore the role their mountain plays in food production. They take part in the respectful and humane process of killing a pig. They participate in animal husbandry and learn safety and sanitation guidelines, knife skills, and about meat production here in Hawaii. By taking part in this program, students begin to think critically about waste and humane animal practices. They gain a deeper understanding of food abundance and begin to evaluate what they put in their bodies. Papa Kuʻi ʻAi & Pōhaku Loan Program If your ‘ohana wants to ku‘i ‘ai for Lā Kūʻokoʻa, but you don’t have a papa kuʻi ʻai, pōhaku or kalo, we can help. We have 2 papa ku‘i ‘ai with pōhaku to loan out to 2 ‘ohana. The Kapu‘uola Hula Festival celebrates Hawaiian storytelling through hula and new mele (compositions) at Pu‘uokapolei. The festival features performances by several hālau hula (hula schools) and live Hawaiian music entertainment. Hana Hei Hana hei (Hawaiian string figures) is a form of Hawaiian storytelling and mnemonic device. Keiki learn hei in each of Ulu A‘e’s programs. Hana hei engages the young minds of our keiki in a way that encourages the use of our native language and the practice of a traditional conginitive form of memorization. After School Program is Now A Full Day Program and includes transportation for students from certain schools in Kapolei, ‘Ewa and Nānākuli. Students are transported from their schools to our learning center in Kalaeloa. Homework help, hana no‘eau enrichment lessons, and stewardship visits are provided. Ulu A‘e Learning Center uses a high touch, personalized approach in growing the hearts and minds of children during the out of school time though storytelling, Native Hawaiian practices and stewardship experiences. Aloha ‘Āina Love for our places Students are taught traditional names of places that exist in their community. They learn history through stories and mele. And they dig their hands deep into the soil, healing, restoring and rejuvenation the ‘āina. It’s through these unique experiences that they gain an appreciation for the place they live and become stewards of our land before entering high school. ‘Ike Ku’una Workshops This community enrichment program is aimed at increasing the cultural knowledge and skills of kūpuna (elders), mākua (adults) and ‘ohana (families). Workshops are held in cultural practices and knowledge like lei making, haku mele (Hawaiian composition), ulana lauhala (weaving), Ni‘ihau shell jewelry assembly, kapa making, Hawaiian history lectures and more. The series allows participants to interact with storytellers and master practitioners like Shad Kane, Dalani Tanahy, and Nalu Andrade. The intent of the program is for community members to develop skills and feel more knowledgeable about the history and traditions of their community.

(Healthy Families America Lana'i) Home Visiting program for families who are prenatal or have a newborn in Maui County. We provide a variety of support including resource information, parenting information, child development information and community connection. Virtual services are available.

Provides a duty free zone for products in the stream of international commerce. Merchandise within this zone is not subject to United States customs laws or tariffs. Protected activities include warehouse, manipulation and manufacturing of merchandise.

Salvation Army Hilo may provide an emergency food box for those families who are disaster survivors. Call for assistance.

(Youth Build Honolulu) Provides an educational and job training program that prepares its participants for responsible citizenship. Participants are non-high school graduates, 16-24 years of age, with personal histories filled with alcohol and drug abuse, criminal activities, and limited financial resources. Is the last chance for individuals to earn a high school diploma and develop skills to prevent future incarceration, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, and long-term unemployment.

(Friends of Mokuula) Friends of Moku'ula Inc. assists in historic preservation and restoration of culturally significant Native Hawaiian sites in the Waine'e Ahupua'a area of Lahaina moku, including Moku'ula, a sacred island buried under a ballpark, and Mokuhinia pond wetlands. Programs include: educational programs for community, historical and cultural tours for visitors, historic site restoration, archaeology, Hawaiian cultural training, historical archive research.