View Search Results

Kealia Pond Visitor center is a National Wildlife Refuge that has permanent and seasonal exhibits relating to Hawaiian waterbirds. There is a small nature store that supports the Friend's group. No dogs or pets allowed.

Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH) provides supportive services to meet the immediate and urgent needs of visitors to Hawaii Island who are victimized by crime, have medical emergencies, or suffer other adversities during their stay. Immediate needs may include assistance with canceling credit cards, providing emergency transportation, or garnering resources (soliciting donations) for food and lodging. VASH relies heavily on donations and community support. When needed resources are not readily available, we will make requests and network with other agencies to try and meet needs. Additional phone numbers: (808) 883-2111 Administration (808) 756-0785 After Hours Serving West Hawaii Island from Kapaau to South Point, including Kamuela

Offers tutoring, reading, and math workshops, computer lab, game room and playground activities, snack and appropriate movies.

Trust Administration - Estate Settlement, Conservatorship and Agent for Trustee

Kapaa Missionary Church provides food in grocery boxes. The church also provides emergency food.

Assists individuals in applying for all types of Social Security benefits including retirement, disability, survivor benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare. Provides advice on rights and responsibilities under Social Security. Issues Social Security card and numbers. Also Medicare is contracting with private companies to offer Medicare-approved drug discount cards. In 2025 you must have an appointment before coming to the office. The website is the best way for most people to get help. If you cannot use the website, call the National toll free number at (800) 772-1213 to schedule an appointment to serve you by phone or in person. The TTY number for assistance is (800) 325-0778. Additional Phone Numbers: (800) 633-4227 or (800) MEDICARE Medicare Questions and Medicare Approved Discount Cards Visit www.socialsecurity.gov to submit an email.

Reporting missing persons.

Call for emergency services: Local police, sheriff, fire, and ambulance dispatch.

Funding available for nonprofits, entrepreneurs and businesses who are creating affordable housing opportunities in our local communities. Social enterprise loans are available to help finance the acquisition, development and construction of affordable housing, or for general operations to support affordable housing programs

Provides technical assistance to plant materials centers. Identifies conservation needs and priorities. Scientists and researchers work closely with the state and federal agencies, commercial firms, and seed and nursery associations.

(EFNEP) Assists families with limited income to plan low-cost, simple, healthy meals. Families learn to shop wisely, stretch their food dollars and resources, and keep foods safe. Homemakers meet in groups with the Nutrition Program Assistant community sites. Meets weekly or bi-weekly (twice a month). Groups arranged by collaborating agencies.

Ohana Open Market at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is usually on the 2nd Monday of every month at at 2702 Cushman Ave, Kailua, HI 96734: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Monday, December 9, 2024 Ohana Open Market dates and times may change. You can view information on Facebook or Instagram (@ASYMCAHawaii). Please call for the latest updates.

2-1-1 of Georgia.

Offers day and/or overnight respite from 3 to 30 days for elders needing assistance and supervision.

(SASS, Empowering Alternatives Program, EAP, Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy Services, SARAH) Operates a 24-hour crisis hotline for persons affected by a sex assault, including women, men, girls and boys. Offers information, referral and direct support to any person victimized. Support is also provided during police, medical examinations and legal matters surrounding the crime, advocacy, counseling, and therapy.

808 Cleanups mission is to achieve complete ecosystem restoration in Hawaii. Our approach involves community engagement, education, and the removal of invasive species to allow native plants and cultural sites to flourish. We offer educational programs that raise awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices and organize and lead community events that foster a collective spirit of stewardship and conservation.

Governs the importation of dogs and cats into Hawaii. Operates the Animal Quarantine Station. Dogs and cats meeting specific pre and post arrival requirements may qualify for 5-day-or-less quarantine or direct release at Honolulu International Airport after inspection. Visit the website for the Department of Agriculture's Checklist for 5-Day-Or-Less Program for requirement or phone. Depending on a pet's rabies vaccination status, it takes between 4 1/2 to 7 months to prepare a pet to qualify for the 5-Day-or-Less program. Dogs and cats not meeting all of the specific 5-Day-Or-Less program requirements are quarantined up to 120 days upon arrival in Hawaii.

(HPP) A one time, not ongoing assistance that provides security deposit, first month's rent, past due rent, utility deposit and past due utility to families with minor children, 17 years and younger. Utility assistance for renters only. Utilities assistance to prevent the household from losing their housing or prevent homelessness. Also provides case management services in relation to housing stability. Click the link and complete the prescreening information.

(Ohana Finding) Family Finding is a process designed to identify, locate and engage family members of children and youth who are in foster care. Family Finding utilizes database case mining and internet searches to identify and locate family and other possible relatives. Individuals who are identified as possible relatives are verified via phone contact and/or letters, and names of confirmed family members are compiled onto maternal and paternal family lists. These lists are then submitted to Child Welfare Services (CWS), the GAL, and the EPIC Ohana Conference coordinator or the Ohana Connections specialist to assist them in engaging relatives to help care for, provide support for, or reconnect to the child in care. [email protected] [email protected]

(Crime Stoppers) Provides law enforcement, criminal investigation and crime prevention. Investigates accidents and provides traffic control. Registers firearms. Accepts information on missing persons. HPD does not handle driver's licensing or motor vehicle registration, abandoned vehicles or safety inspections (these are provided by Department of Finance, Motor Vehicle & Licensing Division).

Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) exists to serve the people of Hawaii by informing people about essential news, inspiring people through the power of music and the arts, and connecting people through conversations and convenings.

The Home Maintenance Program does home improvements in partnership with family and community volunteers. When the project is completed, there is a 1-7 year “0” interest loan. The loan payments collected go into a revolving fund used to fund future home maintenance projects. Projects include installation of ramps and rails, stair repair, fence repair, gutter replacement, solar water heaters, appliance replacement, minor electrical and plumbing, window replacement, and termite treatment.

Provides a wide range of support services for persons living with HIV/AIDS, their family members and significant others. Assists clients in applying for benefits and other AIDS-related services. Sponsors case management services, counseling, support groups, recreational activities, meal programs and vocational counseling. Provides financial assistance with rent/mortgage and other expenses when funds are available. Specialized services for Native Hawaiians, and those with drug or housing issues. VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! Be an active change against loneliness, during COVID-19 and beyond. Our aging HIV+ population who often live alone and do not have large immediate families can use your support. Are you able to make hand made or even hand written greeting cards? Helping H3RC provide support and connection to our clients is an incredibly important job. Your hands can make a real difference. Contact Andrew Ogata at 808.521.2437 or [email protected].

Advocates for the betterment of native Hawaiians. Assesses needs. Develops demonstration projects. Provides scholarships, small business loans, and business assistance. Advises on cultural protocol. Provides voter registration and education. Provides legal assistance and referral for human service programs. Assists with housing needs. Publishes monthly newspaper. Recommends speakers on Hawaiian issues and culture. Maintains a registry of persons of Hawaiian ancestry. Assesses needs of native Hawaiians and advocates on their behalf. Registers and tracks persons of Hawaiian ancestry to help OHA determine how best to distribute benefits from federal programs addressing health, education and economic development. This also qualifies Hawaiians for special group benefits to be organized by OHA, including group insurance and discounts on selected retail and service purchases.

Administers and enforces standards of conduct provisions of the State Ethics Code, Chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statues. Standards of conduct include provisions on conflicts of interests; gifts and reporting of gifts; fair treatment; confidential information; state contracts; and post employment. Standards apply to elected and appointed state officials, employees, and board and commission members. Standards do not apply to judges or to federal or county officials or employees. Administers and enforces financial disclosure requirements for state officials, employees, board and commission members, and candidates for state elective office. Administers and enforces the State Lobbyists Law, Chapter 97, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Lobbyists Law includes registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists and persons and organizations involved in lobbying the state legislative and executive branches.