Emergency Housing Assistance for Homeless in Hawaii: Hawaii offers various emergency housing assistance programs and resources to support homeless individuals and families. Below is a summary of the main services and organizations available statewide:
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this program provides housing choice vouchers to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing domestic violence.
Catholic Charities of Hawaii
Offers programs designed to help individuals and families move into or maintain affordable permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Services include transitional housing, housing search, counseling, financial assistance, case management, job training, and tenant education.
Honolulu Crisis Response and Engagement (CORE) Hotline
For urgent, non-violent inquiries related to homelessness on Oahu, people can call the CORE hotline at (808) 768-2673. The Institute of Human Services (IHS)
Offers emergency shelter, housing assistance, meals, health services, employment programs, and specialized shelters for veterans and people in recovery from substance abuse.
Hawaii Family Promise
Offers emergency shelter programs for families experiencing homelessness or fleeing abuse. The program provides individual units where families can isolate and receive support.
Kahumana Emergency Shelter
Provides safe, immediate, and temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families on Oahu.
Homelessness and Housing Fund (HHF)
An initiative aimed at addressing homelessness and housing instability in Hawaii County.
HOPE Hawaii Services
West Hawaii Emergency Housing Program: Provides temporary shelter to facilitate the transition of individuals to permanent housing. Assistance and referrals are available by calling (808) 935-3050.
Emergency Housing Services
Partners with local centers to provide up to two weeks of shelter to homeless individuals, allowing them access to more permanent housing.
For immediate assistance, it is recommended to contact the relevant organizations directly or call the hotlines listed above. These resources aim to provide support and pathways to stable housing for those in need throughout Hawaii.
Official Resources:
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Homeless Resouces – Click Here
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