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(Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention, H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention, LIHEAP ECI, ECI, Energy Crisis Intervention) Assists households who are at the verge of getting their electricity/utility terminated or electricity/utility has been terminated within 60 days from the date of the application. Disconnection notice required.

(FCC) The FCC’s Lifeline program provides discounts on phone and broadband service from participating providers for qualifying low-income consumers. Certain households may qualify for low-cost internet service and discounts in Hawaii. *For more information on the Lifeline program: -https://www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers *Hawaiian Telcom Internet Kokua Program -Discounted High-Speed Basic service (up to 7 Mbps) for qualifying low-income residents of Hawaii in copper-served areas for $9.95/month -Discounted High-Speed Extreme service (up to 20 Mbps) for qualifying low-income residents of Hawaii in fiber-served areas for $12.95/month -Wireless router included in price -One-time Internet activation fee of $34.99 and taxes not included https://www.hawaiiantel.com/Residential/Discounted-services-for-qualified-Hawaii-residents *Spectrum Internet Assist Plan for Qualified New Households -High-speed internet (up to 30 Mbps) with no data caps for $17.99/month -Internet modem included -No contracts required -Add in-home WiFi for $5 more per month Qualified Households include a household member that is a recipient under one of the following programs: -The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for free or reduced cost lunch -The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP -Supplemental Security Income (age 65 & over only) https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention - Leeward, LIHEAP ECI, ECI) Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) is designed to help families keep their utilities (gas or electric) on, especially those households that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young children. H-HEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Applications are accepted year-round. Credit amount varies by household. Call the Leeward District Service Center for more information.

(Hawaii Relief Program) Maui Economic Opportunity has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). -One-time automobile down payment -Up to 4 months of automobile payments Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). --This is not the application for Wildfire Disaster Survivors. If you were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023, wildfires, please apply for the Maui Relief Program (MRP) for Wildfire Disaster Survivors, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01997dbd306f77cb820d3715facc7d52 --

If you have a Hawaiian Telcom TV and Internet Bundle and qualify, The Kupuna TV Discount may provide you a $5 discount off of your Base Package Tier (Basic, Advantage, Advantage Plus or Starter). Proof of eligibility required. If you are currently, or have been, a Hawaiian Telcom customer within the last year, you cannot have been suspended for non-payment.

(HECO) Payment plans available to residential and Schedule G small commercial accounts. Payment plans require on-time payment of future monthly bills and the payment arrangement plan/payment extension amount. Customers that have an overdue balance and are not currently on a payment plan, visit this website https://hawaiianelectric.com/paymentarrangement for assistance with a plan that works within your means and avoids disconnection.

(Ohana Energy Gift Program) The Hawaiian Electric Company Ohana Energy Gift Program allows customers of Hawaiian Electric to make payments toward a designated recipient's electric account. The recipient will receive an acknowledgement letter once the gift amount has been applied to his or her account. Gift givers will receive a confirmation letter once the designated recipient's account information has been verified and the gift amount has been applied. Ohana Energy Gifts are not tax deductible donations. The gifts may be anonymous, or the gift giver may choose to also send a special acknowledgement card with a personalized message. If a recipient is not designated, the energy gift will be given to individuals and families in need. Visit the website to download and print out the Ohana Energy Gift Form. Then mail the completed form along with your check, cashier's check, or money order to Hawaiian Electric, Attn: Credit AL18-CD, PO Box 2750, Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-0001. Please make the checks payable to Hawaiian Electric. *Ohana Energy Gifts are not tax-deductible donations.

(Homelessness Prevention) This program serves families with children at risk of homelessness. If eligible, families can typically receive up to 3 months of rent (past due rent or future rent), utility assistance, or rental deposit.

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention, LIHEAP ECI, ECI, Energy Crisis Intervention) Assists households who are at the verge of getting their electricity or utility terminated or if their electricity or utility has been terminated. Applicants may apply, once per program year for one of the two types of credit: Energy Credit (EC) or Emergency Crisis Intervention (ECI). Energy Crisis program assists with up to $650 to restore power to the residence of a household whose electricity or gas has been shut off or is about to be terminated.

(Hawaii Relief Program) Catholic Charities Hawaii has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

(SHEG) A one time, not ongoing financial assistance for households who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Single, couples and families. Provides assistance with rent deposit, first month rent, past due rent, utilities when included with rent or if utility assistance prevents homelessness. Utility assistance for renters only. Utilities assistance to prevent the household from losing their housing or prevent homelessness.

(TANF, Emergency Assistance Program - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) The Emergency Assistance Program provides individuals with families who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless with emergency financial assistance. The program may provide one-time support for first month’s rent, past-due rent/mortgage and utility bills, and utility deposits for electric, water, and gas.

(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.

Lifeline Program offers discounted cell phones for the low income individuals.

(T-Mobile) Offers free internet access and mobile hotspots for eligible households. Eligible families can receive (one per household): -Up to 100GB of free internet access each year for five years -One free Wi-Fi enabled hotspot -Access to other Wi-Fi ready devices at a discount (T-Mobile’s cost) Over five years, we’re committed to supporting 10 million eligible families who are enrolled in the National School Lunch program. Once enrolled in Project 10Million, these families will receive 100GB of FREE internet data per year for five years and a FREE mobile hotspot, plus the opportunity to purchase devices at a low cost. Affordable devices for hybrid learning: Once enrolled in Project 10Million, families or schools can purchase these affordable devices at-cost through their account or at their nearest T-Mobile retail store.

(H-HEAP, LIHEAP ECI, ECI, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention) The Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible low-income households with a one-time utility assistance payment. Emergency Crisis Intervention (ECI) assists households in crisis (utility termination is current or impending) by assisting with a one-time credit up to $650.00 to help restore or prevent termination of electric or gas services through Hawaiian Electric or Hawaii Gas Company. Applications are accepted on a month-by-month basis, but approvals are limited and space fills quickly. Payments are made directly to your utility company. You can choose either Energy Credit (EC) or Emergency Crisis Intervention (ECI), just one assistance per fiscal year. A checklist of additional required documents is included in the application. Documents can be sent as a PDF or JPEG as long as copies are clear. H-HEAP will not be responsible for returning original documents if sent in (e.g. ID's, Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, Paystubs, Housing Documentation, etc.); Please provide copies only.

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention - Central, LIHEAP ECI, ECI) Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) is designed to help families keep their utilities (gas or electric) on, especially those households that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young children. H-HEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Applications are accepted year-round. Credit amount varies by household. Call the Central District Service Center for more information.

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention - Molokai, LIHEAP ECI, ECI, Energy Crisis Intervention) Assists households who are at the verge of getting their electricity/utility terminated or electricity/utility has been terminated within 60 days from the date of the application. Disconnection notice required. Applicants may apply, once per program year for one of the two types of credit: Energy Credit (EC) or Emergency Crisis Intervention (ECI). 48 hours processing time once application is received, $650 maximum amount per client

(Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention, H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention, LIHEAP ECI, ECI, Energy Crisis Intervention) Assists households who are at the verge of getting their electricity/utility terminated or electricity/utility has been terminated within 60 days from the date of the application. Disconnection notice required. 48 hours processing time once application is received, $650 maximum amount per client

(Hawaii Relief Program) Maui Economic Opportunity has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). -One-time automobile down payment -Up to 4 months of automobile payments Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). --This is not the application for Wildfire Disaster Survivors. If you were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023, wildfires, please apply for the Maui Relief Program (MRP) for Wildfire Disaster Survivors, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01997dbd306f77cb820d3715facc7d52 --

The Internet Kokua program provides discounts to copper-served areas with High-Speed Internet Basic (up to 7 Mbps download) for $9.95/month including the Wireless Gateway Service Fee. Or for fiber-served areas, High-Speed Internet Ultimate (up to 25 Mbps download) for $12.95/month including the Gateway Service Fee. Proof of eligibility required. If you are currently, or have been, a Hawaiian Telcom customer you cannot have been suspended for non-payment. Annual Internet Kokua Program re-certification form must be completed, signed, and mailed back with proof of eligibility before the renewal deadline.

(H-HEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Energy Crisis Intervention - Leahi, LIHEAP ECI, ECI) Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP) Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) is designed to help families keep their utilities (gas or electric) on, especially those households that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young children. H-HEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Applications are accepted year-round. Credit amount varies by household. Call the Leahi District Service Center for more information.

(Ohana Energy Gift Program) The Hawaiian Electric Company Ohana Energy Gift Program allows customers of Hawaiian Electric to make payments toward a designated recipient's electric account. The recipient will receive an acknowledgement letter once the gift amount has been applied to his or her account. Gift givers will receive a confirmation letter once the designated recipient's account information has been verified and the gift amount has been applied. Ohana Energy Gifts are not tax deductible donations. The gifts may be anonymous, or the gift giver may choose to also send a special acknowledgement card with a personalized message. If a recipient is not designated, the energy gift will be given to individuals and families in need. Visit the website to download and print out the Ohana Energy Gift Form. Then mail the completed form along with your check, cashier's check, or money order to Hawaiian Electric, Attn: Energy Gift Program, 1200 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Please make the checks payable to Hawaiian Electric. *Ohana Energy Gifts are not tax-deductible donations.

(Hawaii Relief Program) Catholic Charities Hawaii has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

(Hawaii Relief Program) Catholic Charities Hawaii has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).