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$2.5 Million in ‘Ohana Zone Funds Helps to Address Homelessness
The site of the old Hilo Memorial Hospital will serve people once again, thanks to $2.5 million in ʻOhana Zone funds from the state.
Relief Proclamations Extended for Kaua‘i Flood and Homelessness
Governor David Ige extended emergency relief proclamations for: disaster relief on Kauaʻi following last years floods; and homelessness relief across the state.
Ige Extends Emergency Declaration on Homelessness
The purpose of the proclamation is to accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness.
New Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health and Wahiawa General Hospital are partnering to provide short-term mental health “stabilization” beds in a hospital setting.
862 Homeless Individuals on Maui, Down %1
On Maui, total homelessness decreased for the third year in a row. There was a 1% drop in homelessness in Maui County
OHA Honored with 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award
OHA has invested $1.5 million in Hawaiian Community Assets housing programs since 2011 and has helped 338 Native Hawaiian households obtain rentals, purchase homes and prevent foreclosures.
Ask the Mayor: How to Stop Mainland Groups from Sending Homeless to Maui?
Are any steps being taken to stop mainland organizations from sending their homeless to Maui? Can we send these homeless away ourselves?
Maui Homeless Count Down 2.6% to 873 Individuals
Maui’s homeless population has decreased 2.6% since last year with a total of 873 homeless individuals tallied on Maui.
Legislature Provides $50 Million to Address Homelessness
The conference committee on Housing passed two bills totaling $34.7 million to fund ‘Ohana Zones and support medical services for homeless populations statewide
“Universal Basic Income” Explored in Hawaiʻi
A bill that that was passed in the Hawaiʻi legislature this session is among the first in the nation to explore the concept of universal basic income.
896 Homeless Individuals on Maui in 2017, 22% Decline
According to last year’s report, there were an estimated 1,145 homeless individuals on Maui. That’s an increase of 8 individuals from 1,137 in 2015.
Nakama Named Coordinator for New Maui Homeless Program
David Nakama will lead Maui County’s new Homeless Program Division, the first of its kind in the state.
House Advances 137 Measures, Including Blood Quantum Bill
The House passed 137 bills including measures relating to homelessness, flood insurance, and reducing the blood quantum in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Homelessness, Salary Increases Surface in Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss administration proposals for programs to address homelessness and salary increases on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
Senate Ways and Means Supplemental Budget Includes Maui Items
An estimated $38 million in general obligation bond funds is proposed for the continued construction costs for the new high school in Kīhei on Maui. The funds are part of a supplemental budget proposed by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Hawaiʻi Senate Forwards More Than 260 Bills to House
The Hawai‘i State Senate today passed 265 bills on third reading ahead of this week’s cross over deadline. Measures advancing to the House include bills to address homelessness, invasive species, elections by mail and equal pay.
Hawaiʻi Selected to Receive Federal Assistance to Address Homelessness
The funds will be used on plans to increase individual tenancy support for Medicaid beneficiaries who are chronically homeless and expand housing development opportunities.
Tsutsui Extends Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness
This third supplemental proclamation continues to provide emergency relief by supporting the County of Maui’s efforts to establish a long-term housing project in Wailuku to target homeless households, serving between 64 to 128 households.
Morishige Named State’s New Homeless Coordinator
Governor David Ige on Monday announced that Scott Morishige will join the administration on August 24th as the state’s point person for homelessness.
Action Deferred on Proposed Kauaula Transient Camp
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday voted to defer action for 60 days on a conditional permit for the proposed Kauaula Transient campsite in West Maui. Among the issues raised against the project were potential fire threats from campers using barbeque grills or camping burners, traffic impacts, security issues, protection of archaeological sites and the proposed commercial element of the project.