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Representative payee or federal fiduciary services are for individuals struggling to, or are unable to, manage their finances. The program helps find a means to maintain financial stability while gaining the skills and discipline necessary to acquire financial responsibility. Kokua Support Services works closely with the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and all third parties (case managers, landlords, creditors) to ensure clients funds are handled with the upmost care.

Representative Payee Services: Provides financial management services to chronically mentally ill individuals which includes but not limited to: aiding/facilitating the payment of essential bills and providing weekly/bi-weekly/monthly allowances to participants. Also includes regular budget meetings, budgeting and financial management classes to individuals or households that meet eligibility requirements.

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.

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

Credit Counseling

(Debt Management, DMP) Money Fit negotiates lower interest rates and waived late fees with your current creditors so you can pay off 100% of your debt in five years or less. Negotiated APRs typically range from 2% to 8%. Debts can include credit cards, collections, medical debts, payday loans, old utility accounts, and past cell phone accounts.

(MEO) Reviews credit reports with individuals and provides tips and resources on how to improve credit scores. The program also discusses issues affecting small business owners and helps to find solutions to problems.

To help American families file for bankruptcy for free.

Assists homeowners or renters who are delinquent in mortgage or rental payments. Attempts to work out loan repayment plan and provides advice on possible options available. Offers homebuyer education to current and prospective homeowners on obtaining, keeping and maintaining their homes. Offers services for Maui county.

Foreclosure International Group provides assistance on negotiating with lenders/banks on the customers behalf to restructure mortgage contracts and to help stop the foreclosure, provides assistance on loss mitigation, contract negotations, personal and business credit building and helps with asset legacy protection with trust, and provides lease option purchase. Also helps with mortgage refinancing and stops tax liens sales. Foreclosure International Group has a solution for anyone that's going through a foreclosure, preforeclosure, post foreclosure, dispossessary, loan modification, credit problems or building credit.

(Hawaii Homeownership Center - Honolulu Office) The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's (HHOC) lifetime membership prepares buyers for the home purchase through classes and individual coaching. Classes address the general concepts about preparing for homeownership and the buying process; individual coaching provides support to identify buyer resources and create an action plan to become mortgage ready. Support after our members become homeowners is available through workshops and confidential meetings.

(Homeownership Education and Coaching Program - Kona Office) The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's (HHOC) lifetime membership prepares buyers for the home purchase through classes and individual coaching. Classes address the general concepts about preparing for homeownership and the buying process; individual coaching provides support to identify buying resources and creating an action plan to become mortgage ready. Support after our members become homeowners is available through workshops and confidential meetings. Office is located in the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, Koloko Branch - 73-5611 Olowalu Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Office hours are limited to branch hours of operations. As we only have one staff person at this satellite location, please call ahead for an appointment.

Habitat for Humanity Maui follows the principals of Habitat for Humanity International by selling homes to low income families at a no interest and no profit basis. They serve families that are between 25% and 80% of the median income for Maui County. Families are required to attend homeowner education classes, budget counseling and credit counseling. Habitat for Humanity Maui’s ReStore accepts donations of new and slightly used construction/ remodeling materials and resells them to the general public at 50% or below retail. Habitat ReStores are not unique to Hawaii. By donating a car to Habitat's Cars for Homes™ Vehicle Donation Program, you help Habitat for Humanity Maui build and renovate houses in partnership with families in need of a hand up, not a hand out. Call or visit website for more information. Types of vehicles that can be donated: cars, trucks, boats, RV, motorcycles, construction or farm equipment, any other vehicle (in running condition or not). It is quick and easy to recycle your

The Financial Readiness program offers a wide range of services to assist soldiers and their families with financial affairs. Emphasis is placed upon educating soldiers and spouses in money management, proper use of credit, financial planning, deployment, transition and relocation, credit improvement, identity theft, investment information, and check writing principles to prevent financial difficulties before they arise and prepare them for their financial future.

Provides individual, group, marriage and family counseling. Offers information and referral service for parents, families, and individuals. Operates family and personal enrichment programs, family advocacy program and new parent support group. Offers relocation assistance: pre + post move assistance. New arrivals orientation, temporary loan of basic household items. Offers Employment Assistance: job listings and referrals, employment and personal workshops, resumes. Offers Volunteer Opportunities: Exceptional Family Member Program for special needs family members. Personal Financial Management Program: budget counseling investment strategies. Retired Activities Program: provides assistance and information to military retirees and their families.

Provides consumer loans to assist Hawaii residents build credit, repair credit, pay off debt or address financial or housing emergencies. All borrowers receive individualized financial counseling. Hawaiian Community Assets does the financial counseling.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with respect to credit reporting companies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.

Provides assistance in understanding and applying for financial information. Helps individuals and families with financial decision making, problem-solving and planning. Counseling by phone or in person at UH Campus.

Trust Administration - Estate Settlement, Conservatorship and Agent for Trustee

Provides consumer loans to assist Hawaii residents build credit, repair credit, pay off debt or address financial or housing emergencies. All borrowers receive individualized financial counseling. Hawaiian Community Assets does the financial counseling.

(Pathway of Hope, Salvation Army Kauluwela Community Assistance Center) The Salvation Army Community Assistance Center provides financial assistance for rent and utilities, pending funding availability. The program also offers intensive case management services known as Pathway of Hope (POH). POH is for families who are ready to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and move towards self-sufficiency.