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Maintains temporary shelter for homeless animals. Provides animal adoption service. Offers humane euthanasia ill animals; investigates reports of cruelty and/or complaints on animals; dog licensing; humane education; and lost and found. Administers City and County reduced-rate Neuter Now program. Inspects pet shops, stables, etc. Accepts donations of running automobiles. Offers information to animal-related questions. Provides a list of 125 Oahu beaches that allow or restrict dogs (via the internet). Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. Also takes public complaints about barking dogs.

Provides a wide range of nursing services, physical and speech therapy, medical social worker, personal care attendants, companions and escort services. Care may be intermittent or on-going.

Junior Achievement of Hawaii teaches business economics to students in K - 12th grade using trained volunteers as business consultants. The mission and purpose is to inspire students to value free enterprise, understand business economics, stay in school and be workforce ready. We provide services by coming to schools or in some cases other sites where students gather.

Private school includes grades K-8 for boys and girls.

(American Liver Foundation, American Liver Foundation, Pacific Coast and Hawaii Division) The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is a non-profit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention, including hepatitis. ALF advocates for liver patients and their families; funds research efforts directed toward the prevention, cure, and treatment of liver diseases; hosts free educational seminars for healthcare providers and the general public; provides support for liver patients through the new liver buddies mentoring program; and provides information on liver health and liver disease. Accepting volunteers. We offer virtual services only. Please call our Help Line at (800) 465-4837 (1-800-GO-LIVER) or visit our website https://liverfoundation.org.

(HAND, Hawaii Dietetic Association) Maintains a professional organization for nutritionists and dietitians. Provides resource information about nutrition. Visit the website for more information.

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 to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. Promotes the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources. Educates and enlists humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.

Operates a public (fixed route) bus service and a paratransit (door-to-door) bus service on Kauai. All vehicles are lift-equipped to accommodate persons with mobility aids. Paratransit Service is available for qualified individuals.

Provides developmentally appropriate play activities for hospitalized children. Conducts pre-operative tours to minimize stress and anxiety for child/family related to illness, hospitalization or medical encounters. Coordinates volunteer activities in playroom. Conducts interventions to prevent emotional trauma. Available to all patients.

(Office of Consumer Protection, OCP) For questions about filing a complaint against a professional or vocational licensee, or to report unlicensed activity. Provides helpful information to consumers on a variety of topics, including hiring a licensed contractor & protecting yourself against unlicensed activity. Also accepts complaints for the Office of Consumer Protection.

(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.

The Representative Payee program provides money management and budget counseling for individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) / Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits who are unable to manage their finances on their own due to a diagnosable mental illness. You may call Helping Hands Hawaii (HHH) directly, the State Adult Medical Health Division (SAMHD) eligibility line at (808) 643-2643 or the Ohana Health Plan Community Care Services (CCS) at (888) 846-42620.

The Manoa Heritage Center is committed to preserving and interpreting the heiau, the Native Hawaiian garden, the historic home and the natural and cultural history of Manoa Valley for future generations. Volunteer opportunities to lead tours through botanical gardens that surround the historic home and ancient heiau. Adult tours and school tours are available, call for reservations and more information.

(Ka Pa'alana, Ka Paalana Traveling Preschool and Homeless Family Education Program, Partners in Development Ka Paalana, Partners in Development K Paalana Traveling Preschool, PIDF Ka Paalana Traveling Preschool) The Ka Pa‘alana Traveling Preschool and Homeless Family Education Program serves houseless families on the Leeward coast of O‘ahu as well as Kaka‘ako, and Hilo on Hawai‘i Island. Through collaborative partnerships with Leeward coast outreach agencies, Ka Pa‘alana assists families by delivering or providing access to essential services, such as a parent-child participatory preschool, basic needs items and more. Ka Pa‘alana also serves as an initial contact agency for families who are ready to transition to local shelters or temporary housing facilities. There are three components to the Ka Pa‘alana Traveling Preschool and Homeless Family Education Program: Malama Mobile, Traveling Preschool, and Family Education services.

Early childhood education and preschool services. Children do not have to be toilet trained.

(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.

Provides a variety of ocean activity programs for all ages including ocean awareness, learn to swim (in the ocean), volleyball and water sports. Teaches ocean safety. Maintains a list of surf meets.

Administers third party plans for health care benefits for the State of Hawaii. Makes drug and supplements available through employers.

(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.

Reporting missing persons.

Operates clearinghouse for consumer inquiries to Food and Drug Administration. Answers letters and telephone calls about products regulated by FDA including foods, drugs, medical devices, radiation emitting devices, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics.

Provides a comprehensive recreational program in the community. Facilities include a multi-purpose building, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and a field. 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 and dance, seasonal activities and crafts, excursions and swimming. A list of activities, registration dates, and program period information is published in the Midweek prior to registration. Additional Phones: (808) 768-6790 Pearl City District Park Pool (808) 768-6789 Pearl City District Park Gym

Operates a museum with Hawaii and Pacific exhibits and planetarium shows. Operates a gift shop. Provides arts, crafts demonstrations, hula performances, and gallery tours.

Analyzes soil and plant tissue, diagnoses plant diseases, identifies insects, and analyzes feed. Assists with crop recommendations. Provides information and recommendations on backyard and garden weeds. Provides plant insect control advice. Accepts reports of plant disease problems.