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1 Housing, Shelter, and Low- Income Assistance Resources Referral Manual on the Islands of Hawai’i Original By: Temiymah Yodhhewawhe (2013) Revised By: Lafaele F. Fa’atamali’I (2014) Current Revision By: Joe Hurtado (Summer 2015) Chaminade University of Honolulu Editor: Ronnie Mulford, Ph.D.

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Housing, Shelter, and Low-

Income Assistance

Resources Referral Manual

on the Islands of Hawai’i

Original By: Te’miymah Yodhhewawhe (2013)

Revised By: Lafaele F. Fa’atamali’I (2014)

Current Revision By: Joe Hurtado (Summer 2015) Chaminade University of Honolulu

Editor: Ronnie Mulford, Ph.D.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................ 3

Oahu ............................................................................................................ 4

Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................... 4

Homeless Services ..................................................................................... 10

Agencies of Shelter Stipend Programs .................................................... 10

Agencies of Outreach Programs ............................................................. 14

Agencies of Housing Placement Programs ............................................. 15

Agencies of Shelter Plus Care Programs ................................................ 15

Low-Income/Subsidized Rental Housing .................................................. 16

Maui ........................................................................................................... 18

Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 18

Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 21

Hawai’i ...................................................................................................... 23

Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 23

Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 25

Kaua’i ........................................................................................................ 27

Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 27

Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 28

** The listings in this community referral resource manual are for reference only, and are not intended to be an endorsement, nor offer or replace medical advice.

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HOUSING, SHELTER and LOW-INCOME

ASSISTANCE

This resource manual provides names and contact information for social

service agencies providing everything from emergency shelters,

transitional housing, permanent housing, rental assistance and low-

income housing on the islands of Hawai’i.

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OAHU

HOUSING AND SHELTER ASSISTANCE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES: (808) 521-HELP (4357)

Catholic Charities has a variety of programs for individuals, families, and seniors

providing housing support. Please read through each program to find the one

suitable for your situation:

• HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM assists seniors, 62 years of age and

older, with housing. The program provides counseling and access to

affordable housing options, including shared housing / small group homes for

seniors who are 62 years of age and older.

• SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES helps homeless

veterans and those at risk of homelessness and their families achieve

housing stability by providing resources that help them become or remain

permanently housed.

• HOUSING PLACEMENT AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

provides emergency financial assistance for housing needs, when funding is

available.

• MA'ILI LAND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM is a 44-unit project in

Leeward O‘ahu for families with children who are homeless and unsheltered.

Education, employment preparation and case management services are required

components of the program to help families gain the skills and resources needed

to transition successfully to permanent housing. Phone: (808) 696-4885.

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SHELTER FOR ABUSED

SPOUSES AND CHILDREN: (808) 681-3500

• Domestic Abuse Hotline: (808) 841-0822 (24 Hours / 7 Days)

Transitional Housing is designed to help women and children end domestic

violence and establish independent lives. These families live in CFS subsidized

housing for up to 2 years, while mothers learn to improve self-esteem, gain job

skills, learn financial literacy, and acquire healthy parenting skills.

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FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAII

HONOLULU CENTER: (808) 548-7478

245 North Kukui Street, #101, Honolulu, HI 96817

WINDWARD CENTER: (808) 261-7478

69 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734

http://www.familypromisehawaii.org/

Our mission is to mobilize existing community resources to aid families with

children experiencing homelessness and help them transition to sustainable

independence.

Our Family Center in Honolulu is located in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Kukui Center

Our Windward Family Center is a great location right in the heart of Kailua.

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HALE KIPA: (808) 589-1829 EXT. 160

615 PIIKOI STREET, STE. 203, HONOLULU, HI 96814.

The agency provides shelter for youth ages 10-17 in need of temporary shelter

because of abuse or neglect, being a runaway, of significant difficulty, and/or

being placed in Child Protective Services.

HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.: (808) 973-0050

2734 South King Street, #100, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

Promotes self-sufficiency for Hawaii's homeless through supportive housing. You

need to contact the shelter or permanent housing directly:

• LOLIANA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, FAMILIES): 522-0541

• NAKOLEA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, WORKING SINGLES): 946-8063

• KULAOKAHUA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, 62+): 599-5759

• VANCOUVER HOUSE SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, STUDENTS): 947-7181

• PERMANENT HOUSING FOR SINGLES AND COUPLES: 847-8465

• PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS: 946-6953

GREGORY HOUSE: (808) 592-9022

200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite A310, Honolulu, HI 96817

Gregory House Programs provide housing and case management services for

those infected by HIV/AIDS

• TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: 11 beds for eligible persons who are homeless or

at-risk of homelessness; Community Residential Program has 15 beds for eligible

homeless persons only. Program includes on-site classes, group activities, and

intensive case management. Participants may stay up to two years while they work

on issues that affect stability, gain skills, and set goals towards independent housing.

• EMERGENCY HOUSING: Temporary Shelter is provided to homeless persons

for up to two weeks at a YMCA/economy hotel, while they work on a plan to

secure more permanent housing and be more self-sufficient. Emergency

Assistance provides short-term grants toward housing costs to end or prevent

homelessness, such as security deposit, rent, utility, or mortgage.

• PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: Several subsidy programs allow

participants and their families to live independently in private rented units. Assisted

units must be within the fair market rent limit and pass housing inspections.

Generally, participants pay a portion of their household income towards rent and the

program pays the remainder.

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HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG SILVERCREST SENIOR

HOUSING: (808) 622-2785

520 PINE STREET, WAHIAWA, HAWAII 96786

An affordable senior housing program for seniors 62 or older.

INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES (IHS): (808) 447-2887

546 KAAAHI STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817

IHS provides several homeless support programs. Please read through the following

list to find one suitable for you:

• SHELTER PLUS CARE: 447-2806

A supportive housing program that provides housing subsidies along with long-

term supportive case management services to chronically homeless individuals

who also have a disability. Individuals pay 30% of their income toward rent with

the program subsidy providing the remaining dollar amount.

• TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF): 447-2862

Assists eligible families (single or two-parent households with at least one minor

child under 18 years of age living in the home) with a security deposit and/or the

first month’s rent and/or utility deposit. The TANF Program also assists eligible

participants in obtaining and retaining suitable rental housing, provides case

management services, landlord support, and mediation of landlord/tenant issues.

• HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING

PROGRAM (HPRP): 447-2863

Assists households who would otherwise become homeless, primarily due to the

ongoing current economic crisis. These households may include working

individuals and families who may have had a short-term reduction in work hours or

a layoff.

• FAMILY PROGRAM: 447-2815

Facilitates transition to permanent housing and promote resiliency and skills,

which assist families to maintain long term permanent housing.

JOINT MILITARY FAMILY ABUSE SHELTER: (808) 533-7125

P.O. BOX 29217, HONOLULU, HI 96820-1617

Accepts individuals and/or their family members from all branches of the

military who are active duty, retired, or reservist on active duty. The shelter will

accept those experiencing spousal abuse, partner abuse, child abuse, sibling

abuse, elder abuse, and/or the threat of abuse.

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MENTAL HEALTH KOKUA: (808) 737-2523

1221 KAPIOLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 345, HONOLULU, HI 96814

Mental Health Kokua is a statewide Ohana orientated program that offers outreach

and community integration services for homeless persons who are mentally ill.

• SAFE HAVEN is for persons who are homeless and have a mental

illness Safe Haven offers outreach, medical and psychiatric care, case

management, 24-hour residential services, and social rehabilitation

activities. Mental Health Kokua and Helping Hands Hawaii work

collaboratively in operating this unique project in Downtown

Honolulu.

• THERAPEUTIC LIVING PROGRAM is designed as an immediate,

short-term alternative to institutionalization. Interim Housing services

include community placement, access to clinical care, and linkage to

needed community resources. Interim programs are located on Oahu and

in Hilo.

• TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES offers 24-hour

supervised group residential facilities and individualized services in

transitional housing settings. Agency projects in this category that

serve consumers with serious mental illnesses are located on Oahu, in

East Hawaii and West Hawaii, on Maui and on Kauai.

• SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOUSING is 24-hour supervised group

residential facilities and individualized services in transitional housing

settings. Agency projects in this category that serve consumers with

serious mental illnesses are located on Oahu, in East Hawaii and West

Hawaii, on Maui and on Kauai. KAHUMANA

OHANA OLA: (808) 696-4095

ULU KE KUKUI: (808) 620-9011

The program offers a 24-month transitional housing for singles and couples with

children.

ONEMALU: (808) 682-3869

48 BELLEAU WOODS STREET, KAPOLEI, HI 96707

Transitional housing program serving singles, couples and families.

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SAFE HAVEN: (808) 524-7233

41 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Services Offered: Transitional Housing for Homeless Adults with Serious Mental

Illness, Emergency Beds, Food, Outreach Services, Medical Clinic, Activity Center,

Shower & Laundry Facilities and Mail & Phone Service.

STEADFAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SUPPORTED

HOUSING PROGRAM: (808) 599-6230

888 Iwilei Rd., Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96817

Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and

persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.

THE SALVATION ARMY: (808) 591-5605

320 WARD AVENUE, SUITE 109, HONOLULU, HI 96814

The Family Services Office can provide emergency financial assistance for health

and housing needs only. Applicants must be able to show that an emergency exists,

that they have done all they can to resolve the problem on their own, and that they

will be able to be financially self-sufficient in the future.

U.S. DEPT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT VASH

PROGRAM VOUCHERS: (808) 457-4662

A joint effort between HUD and VA to move Veterans and their families out of

homelessness and into permanent housing. HUD provides housing assistance

through its Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) that allows homeless

Veterans to rent privately owned housing.

U.S. VETS SHELTER: (808) 682-9000

1772 SHANGRILA STREET, BUILDING 37 KAPOLEI, HI 96707

The shelter offers long-term transitional housing for U.S. veterans.

WAIANAE CIVIC CENTER - PAI 'OLU KAI 'AULU: (808) 696-6770

85-638 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY, WAIANAE, HI 96792

The program provides shelter for families and individuals and charges fees based

on a sliding scale according to income.

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WEINBERG VILLAGE, WAIMANALO: (808) 259-6658 41-490 SADDLE CITY ROAD, WAIMANALO, HI 96795.

A clean and sober service-enriched transitional housing program for homeless

families with minor-aged children.

Weinberg Village Waimanalo

OAHU

Homeless Services Agencies

AGENCIES OF SHELTER STIPEND PROGRAM

Provide emergency and/or transitional shelter to stabilize the homeless and offer

them a safe place to reassess and take control of their living situation.

Provide empowerment and case management to enable families to obtain and

retain permanent housing, economic independence, and self-sufficiency for the

long-term.

Provide services to homeless individuals and families including adequate meals or

cooking facilities; client assessment/social services planning; case management;

job training; medical and social services referrals; childcare; educational and life

skills classes; monitoring and follow-up after transitioning to permanent housing.

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Alternative Structures International: (808) 696-2655

86-660 Lualualei Homestead Road

Waianae, Hawaii 96792

www.asihawaii.org

Ohana Ola o Kahumanu Shelter (Transitional, Families) 696-4095

Villages of Maili “Ulu Ke Kukui” (Transitional, Singles & Families) 620-9011

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i: (808) 524-4673

1822 Keeaumoku Street

Honolulu, HI 96822

www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Maili Land Transitional Housing Program (808) 521-4357

Family Promise of Hawaii: (808) 548-7478

245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 101

Honolulu, HI 96817

www.familypromisehawaii.org

Honolulu Family Center (Emergency, Singles & Families)

Family Promise of Hawaii: (808) 261-7478

69 North Kainalu Drive

Kailua, Hawaii 96734

www.familypromisehawaii.org

Windward Family Center (Emergency, Singles & Families)

Gregory House Programs: (808) 592-9022

200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite A-310

Honolulu, HI 96817

www.gregoryhouse.org

Gregory House (Transitional, Singles)

Community Residential Program (Transitional, Singles)

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Holomua Na Ohana: (808) 259-6658

1325 Wilder Ave., #Makai 20

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

http://holomuanaohana.org

Onemalu Shelter (Transitional, Singles & Families) (808) 682-3869

Weinberg Village Waimanalo (Transitional, Families) (808) 259-6658

Honolulu Community Action Program: (808) 521-4531

33 South King Street, Suite 300

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

www.hcapweb.org

Kumuhonua (Transitional, Singles & Families) 682-5494

Kahikolu Ohana Hale O Waianae: (808) 697-7300

85-296 Ala Hema Street

Waianae, Hawaii 96792

www.kohow.org

KOHOW (Transitional, Singles & Families)

Lighthouse Outreach Center: (808) 680-0823

94-230 Leokane St,

Waipahu, HI 96797

http://www.churchservicehonolulu.com/

The shelter sleeps over 120 individuals and is open daily from 5:30 pm to 7:30

am. Guests are provided with an evening meal and lockers for personal items.

The shelter also provides social services to aid our guests with rental assistance,

medical issues, and life skills such as budgeting.

Mental Health Kokua: (808) 737-2523

1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 345

Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

www.mentalhealthkokua.org

Safe Haven (Transitional, Singles) (808) 524-7233

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River of Life Mission: (808) 524-7656

100 North Pauahi Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

www.riveroflifemission.com

Lighthouse Outreach, Waipahu (Emergency, Singles & Families) (808) 680-0823

Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 599-6230

677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 713

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

www.steadfast-hawaii.org

Hale Ulu Pono (Transitional, Singles – Mentally Ill) (808) 682-4466

United States Veterans Initiative: (808) 682-9000

Barber’s Point Office

www.usvetsinc.org

“Paiolu Kaiaulu”, Waianae (Transitional, Singles & Families) (808) 696-6770

US Veterans-In-Progress “VIP” (Transitional, Singles) (808) 682-9000

Waianae Community Outreach: (808) 697-3300

P.O. Box 1912

Honolulu, Hawaii 96792

www.wcohawaii.org

Onelau’ena Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families) (808) 682-4673

Women In Need: (808) 258-5706

P.O. Box 414

Waimanalo, Hawaii 96797

www.win-hawaii.org

WIN Bridge to Success – Waianae (Transitional, Families) (808) 696-1996

WIN Family House – Kaneohe (Transitional, Families) (808) 222-9234

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OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Provide intake and referral and other needed services to eligible unsheltered

homeless persons to assist in the progression toward a healthier, more stable living

condition with the ultimate goal of permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

Address participants’ basic survival needs, i.e. basic medical care, food, clothing,

identification, shelter (as best as possible) and help identify the causes of their

homelessness and barriers to achieving a more stable living condition.

Provide counseling and referral, including assisting participants in addressing

identified needs and barriers, and facilitating referrals to local, state and federal

programs and private sector agencies for further services, such as emergency or

transitional shelter, employment training, mental health services or educational

training.

Kalihi-Palama Health Center: (808) 791-6370

915 N. King Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

www.kphc.org

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: (808) 697-3300

86-260 Farrington Highway

Waianae, Hawaii 96792

www.wcchc.com

Waianae Community Outreach: (808) 696-5667

PO Box 1912

Waianae, Hawaii 96792

www.wcohawaii.org

Waikiki Health Center [formerly (H5)]: (808) 922-4787

277 Ohua Ave

Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

www.waikikihc.org

Next Step Shelter (Emergency Singles & Families): (808) 922-4790

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HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAMS

Cultivate and outreach to landlords to rent to homeless persons or Section-8 voucher

holders.

Provide for client assessment, linkage to appropriate landlords, and landlord/client

intervention to assist with the transition into a rental unit.

Provide first month’s rent or rental deposit and additional damage guarantees, as needed.

Provide counseling on becoming a responsible tenant, understanding the lease document,

budgeting, and other life skills.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i: (808) 524-4673

1822 Keeaumoku Street

Honolulu, HI 96822

www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Institute for Human Services: (808) 447-2824

546 Ka’aahi Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

www.ihshawaii.org

SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAMS

Provide housing placement with an ongoing rent subsidy for homeless persons with

disabilities.

Provide rental deposit and ongoing case management/mentoring to maintain stability in

housing:

Kalihi-Palama Health Center: (808) 791-6370

915 N. King Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

www.kphc.org

Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 599-6230

677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 713

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

www.steadfast-hawaii.org

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OAHU

LOW-INCOME/SUBSIDIZED RENTAL HOUSING

City & County of Honolulu Section 8: Housing Assistance Payments Programs

(808) 768-7096

842 Bethel Street, First Floor Honolulu, HI 96813

http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/cms-dcs-menu/site-dcs-sitearticles/1338-cad-section-8.html

Provides for rental subsidies to be paid directly to landlords on behalf of income

eligible families and primarily individuals who are elderly or disabled. Application

wait list has approximately 6,000 applicants and is closed to new applicants.

Hawaii Public Housing Authority: (808) 832-5961

1002 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96817

http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/

Helps provide Hawai`i residents with affordable housing and shelter without

discrimination. HPHA efforts focus on developing affordable rental and supportive

housing, public housing and the efficient and fair delivery of housing services to

the people of Hawai`i.

Honolulu Seaman’s Home: (808) 537-5476

707 Alakea Street, #104, Honolulu, HI 96813

http://honolulusailorshome.com/hshs/

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing for Mariner Assistance.

Honolulu Community Action Program: (808) 521-4531

33 South King Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96813

http://www.hcapweb.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 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. LIHEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance

grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Clients can

apply for the Energy Credit OR the Emergency Crisis Intervention once per program

year.

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Halawa View Apartments: (808) 488-3613

99-009 Kalaloa St, Aiea, HI 96701

http://www.hawndev.org/affordable-housing/halawaviewapartments.html

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

Halawa View Apartments

The ARC in Hawaii: (808) 737-7995

http://www.thearcinhawaii.org/#!residential-services-/c19fk

The Arc in Hawaii has partnered with the City and County of Honolulu and the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development in providing homes for persons

with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With the assistance of these

governmental agencies, The Arc in Hawaii has constructed or purchased three

apartment buildings and 17 homes in which residential services are provided to

individuals.

THE SALVATION ARMY: (808) 622-2785

520 Pine Street, Wahiawa, HI 96786

http://www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org/hawaii/silvercrest

An affordable senior housing program for seniors 62 or older. The 78-unit HUD

housing facility is located in Central O'ahu and provides a supportive living

environment that is sensitive to the needs of individual residents.

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MAUI COUNTY

HOUSING/SHELTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Aloha House: (808) 579-8414

P. O. Box 791749, Paia, HI 96779

http://www.aloha-house.org

Services Offered: Transitional Shelter, Residential and Outpatient

Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Hale Kupuna O Lanai Elderly: (808) 565-6615

P.O. Box 630418, Lanai City, HI 96763

Provides low cost rental units for elderly persons, persons with disabilities,

and low and moderate-income families. Some units are adapted for persons

who use wheelchairs. Hale Lokahi Akahi: (808) 242-5761

1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793

http://www.lokahipacific.org/akahi.html

Provides 20 handicap-accessible housing units for persons with physical

disabilities who can live independently with support services. Hale Mahaolu: (808) 872-4100

200 Hina Avenue Kahului, HI 96732

http://halemahaolu.org/housing/

Low-and moderate-income housing units for families, seniors, and/or those

with disabilities Some units are adapted for persons who use wheelchairs.

Family Life Center, Inc.: (808) 877-0880

95 South Kane Street

Kahului, Hawaii 96732

www.flcmaui.org

Ho’olanani Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families)

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County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns

Housing Division, Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: (808) 270-7751

35 Lunalilo Street, Suite 400, Wailuku, HI 96793

http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=251

Applicants for the Section 8 rental subsidy program must be a very low income

family or individual. Maui office serves Molokai and Lanai.

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center: (808) 242-7600

670 Waiale Road

Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

www.khako.org

Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families)

Kahale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center: (808) 662-0076

Westside Center:

15 Ipu’Aumakua Lane, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

www.khako.org

Na Hale O Wainee Resource Center (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families)

Lokahi Pacific Hale O Mana’o Lana Hou: (808) 242-5761

1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793

http://www.lokahipacific.org/haleomanao.html

Provides quality housing linked to community support services for chronically

mentally ill persons capable of independent living. Rental fee based on income.

This project is a shared living arrangement.

Malama Family Recovery Center: (808) 877-7117

388 Ano Street, Kahului, HI 96732

http://www.aloha-house.org/programs.html

Services Offered: Therapeutic Living Program for Substance Abusers, Intensive

Outpatient Program, Baby Safe Program for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

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Maui Youth and Family Services: (808) 579- 8406

CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER LOCATION. Please call for information.

http://www.myfs.org/

Services Offered: Short-term Shelter for 12-17 year old youths in crisis and

runaways.

Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 244-0885

1498 A Lower Main Street Unit B2, Wailuku, HI 96793

www.steadfast-hawaii.org

Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and

persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.

The Salvation Army, Maui County (808) 871-6270

45 West Kamehameha Ave.

Kahului, Hawaii 96732

Women Helping Women (808) 242-6600

1935 Main Street, Suite 202

Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

www.whwmaui.net

Hale Lokomaikai Domestic Violence Shelter (Emergency, Women & Children)

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MAUI COUNTY

LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Hale Lokahi Elua: (808) 242-5761

1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793

http://www.lokahipacific.org/afford.html

An affordable rental apartment complex developed to assist "Gap group" renters,

which include individuals or families whose income is 50% or less of the median

income for Maui County. Located in Kihei, the complex consists of seven one-

bedroom units and one studio unit.

HALE MAHAOLU-ELIMA: (808) 893-0002

11 MAHAOLU ST, KAHULUI, HI 96732

http://halemahaolu.org/housing/senior-housing/elima/

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates.

HALE MAHAOLU-ELUA: (808) 872-4180

200 HINA AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732

http://halemahaolu.org/housing/senior-housing/elua/

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates.

LUANA GARDENS III: (808) 872-4100

711 S KAM AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates.

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KAHO’OKAMAMALU: (808) 242-5761

1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793

http://www.lokahipacific.org/kaho.html

Kaho'okamamalu will provide long-term housing for persons with special needs.

Included in this definition are the physically disabled, persons with HIV/AIDS, and

victims of domestic violence

MANA OLA NA KEANUENUE: (808) 242-5781

450A KANALOA AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates.

MAUI KOKUA HOUSING: (808) 737-2523

456 S. Lanai Street, Kahului, HI 96732

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates.

MAUI COUNTY HOUSING DIVISION SECTION 8: (808) 270-7751

35 LUNALILO ST SUITE 400, WAILUKU, HI 96793

http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=251

Maui County Housing Division provides housing assistance to low-income residents

through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8.

This program is income based and HUD sets the eligibility guidelines. There may be

a waiting list for vouchers and at times the list may close to new applications based

on the size of and the length of wait on the list.

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HAWAI’I COUNTY

HOUSING/SHELTER PROGRAMS Bridge House, Inc.: (808) 322-3305

P. O. Box 2489, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

http://www.bridgehousehawaii.org/

Services offered: Therapeutic Living - a clean and sober environment for people in

recovery from substance abuse

Child & Family Services

http://www.childandfamilyservice.org

Hale ‘Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter @ Hilo (Emergency, Families)

(808) 959-8864

West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter @ Kona (Emergency, Women & Children)

(808) 322-7233

County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program: (808) 959-4642

1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 105 Hilo, HI 96720

http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing

Provides rental assistance to qualified low-income families including certified

persons with disabilities for decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless: (808) 961-2559

115 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Services offered: Emergency and Transitional Shelter, Clothing, Food, Case

Management, Life Skills

Hawai`i Island Home for Recovery, Inc.: (808) 934-7852

440 Kapiolani Street

Hilo, Hawaii 96720

http://www.hawaiiunitedway.org/hawaii-island-home-for-recover.asp

Transitional, Singles & Families

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HOPE Services: (808) 935-3050

296 Kilauea Avenue

Hilo, HI 96720

http://hopeserviceshawaii.org/

Beyond Shelter (Transitional, Singles & Families): (808) 933-6051

Kiheipua Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families): (808) 933-6051

Kaloko Transitional Housing (Transitional, Families)

Hope Resource Center (Transitional, Singles): (808) 933-6029

West Hawaii Emergency Housing Facility (Emergency, Families)

Mental Health Kokua (West Hawaii Residential)

SURF (Stabilizing Urgent Residential Facility): (808) 331-1468

75-5750 Alanoe Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

http://www.mentalhealthkokua.org/

Services Offered: For clients with severe mental illness and Transitional

Housing

Office of Housing & Community Development: (808) 961-8685

50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI 96720

http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing/

Coordinates HUD housing, Section 8 rental assistance, elderly housing, fair housing

information and referral, Community Development Block Grants to agencies,

homeless grants to agencies, and affordable housing projects in conjunction with

developers Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 935-9600

99 Aupuni St., Suite 215, Hilo, HI 96720

www.steadfast-hawaii.org

Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and

persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.

Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA): (808) 933-0474

600 Wailoa Street Hilo, HI 96720

Takes applications for the wait list to live in federal and state low-income rental

projects. Accessible units available for persons who are elderly and disabled.

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HAWAII COUNTY

LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE

E KOMO MAI: (808) 969-3327

816 KINOOLE ST, HILO, HI 96720

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income

rates

HAILI ELDERLY: (808) 961-3273

227 HAILI ST, HILO, HI 96720

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this

apartment for subsidized government low-income rates

HALE ULU HOI: (808) 935-8535

1099 WAIANUENUE AVE., HILO, HI 96720

http://www.hiloarc.org/residential.html

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG KEA’AU ELDERLY HOUSING

(808) 982-9448

16-184 PILI MUA ST, KEAAU, HI 96749

Kea'au Elderly Housing is an elderly independent living complex located on the

outskirts of Kea'au Town.

HILO HALE: (808) 737-2523

208 Wainaku Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

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JACK HALL KONA: (808) 949-4111

74-895 KEALAKEHE ST, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

KAMANA ELDERLY: (808) 969-3327

145 KAMANA ST, HILO, HI 96720

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

KONA KOKUA: (808) 331-1764

75-187 ALAKAI ST, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS: (808) 969-3327

333 OHAI ST, HILO, HI 96720

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

Riverside Apartments

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KAUA’I COUNTY

HOUSING/SHELTER PROGRAMS County of Kaua’i County Housing Agency-Section 8: (808) 241-4440

4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, HI 96766

Hale 'Opio Kaua’i Inc.: (808) 245-2873

2959 Umi Street, Lihue, HI 96766

Services offered for ages 0 - 21 only: Housing, Food, Medical Care,

Clothing, and Counseling

Hawaii Public Housing Authority: (808) 274-3141, x24692

4726 Malu Road, Kapaa, HI 96746

http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/

Kauai Economic Opportunity: (808) 245-4077

2804 Wehe Road, Lihue, Hawaii 96766

www.keoinc.org

Komohana Group Home (Transitional, Singles): (808) 245-4077 ext 228

Lihue Court (Transitional, Families): (808) 245-4077 ext 228

Manaolana (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families): (808) 245-7692

Malama Pono-Kaua’i AIDS Project: (808) 246-9577

4357 Rice Street, Suite 101, Lihue, HI 96766

http://malama-pono.org/

Provides some housing assistance to persons with HIV.

Women In Need: (808) 245-1996

3136 Elua St, Lihue, HI 96766

www.win-hawaii.org

WIN Kauai (Transitional, Families)

YWCA Kaua’i Family Violence Shelter: (808) 245-8404 or (8089) 245-6362

3094 Elua Street, Lihue, HI 96766

Services offered to victims of domestic violence and their children: Emergency

Shelter, Food, Clothing, Child Care, and Counseling.

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KAUA’I COUNTY

LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII LIHUE: (800) 499-4302

3016 Umi St., Suite 220, Lihue, Kauai HI 96766

This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance

for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education, Workshops, Financial

Management, Budget, Counseling, Home Improvement and Rehabilitation

Counseling.

LIHUE GARDENS ELDERLY: (808) 735-9099

3120 JERVES ST, LIHUE, HI 96766

This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this

apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.

LIHUE THEATRE WEINBERG SENIOR APARTMENTS: (808) 245-6699

3-3194 KUHIO HIGHWAY, LIHUE, HAWAII 96766

LTWSA is a 30-unit apartment building in Kauai County, provides housing to very-

low income seniors earning 50% or below the area median.

KALEPA VILLAGE PHASE II: (808) 246-4481

4535 KALEPA CIRCLE, LIHUE, KAUAI

Kalepa Village, Phase II provides affordable rental housing to 40 very low-income

households, earning less than 50% of median income. Developed by Kauai Housing

Development Corporation.

KAUA’I COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY: (808) 241-4440

4444 RICE ST. SUITE 330, LIHUE, HI 96766

KCHA provides housing assistance through the management of the Housing Choice

Voucher Program Section 8. This program is income based and HUD sets the

eligibility guidelines.