Resources
Resources and links to assist with shelters, food, and utility
MAUI COUNTY
RESOURCES:
Aloha House(shelter)
Link: http://www.aloha-house.org/index.php/contact-us/
Physical Address: 200 Ike Drive, Makawai, HI 96768
Mailing Adress:P. O. Box 791779
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-9584
Services Offered: Transitional Shelter, Residential, and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Notes: still waiting for reply
Aloha United Way(general)
Link: https://mauiunitedway.org
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Aloha United Way 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service available 24 hours a day.
Physical Address: 270 Ho‘okahi Street, Suite 301, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Phone: (808)244-8787
Services offered: Direct referrals, General Information, Volunteer Opportunities
Description: Maui United Way is working to address Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of Education, Income (sustainability) and Health. Their goal is to bring people, organizations and our community together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward.
Community Clinic of Maui (Health and utility)
Link: https://ccmaui.org
Extra link for directory: https://freeclinicdirectory.org/detail/community_clinic_of_maui_kahului_hi.html
1881 Nani St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 871-7772
Services offered: Medical Care, Health Education, Social Services, Dental Care, Behavioral and Mental Health, Transgender care, WIC services.
Description: Founded in 1993 to meet the community demand for health services for the homeless, poor and underserved, Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center (MIKOHC) recently completed renovations on its new main facility and clinic at the old Ooka Supermarket.
Family Life Center (shelter, food and utility)
Link: http://www.flcmaui.org
95 S. Kane St.
Kahului, HI 96732
Phone (808) 877-0880
Services Offered: emergency Shelter/housing residential, Food, Clothing, Outreach Services, Mail Service, Referral Service
Hale Kau Kau (Food)
Link: https://www.halekaukau.org
25 W. Lipoa Street
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-8754
Services Offered: Meal Service for Homeless, Meal delivery to homebound elderly and disabled, Emergency Food Boxes
Description: Daily Meal Service
Ka hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center (Shelter, food, general)
Link: https://www.khako.org
670 Waiale Drive
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 242-7600
Services Offered: Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Food, Life Skills, Job Training, Substance Abuse Treatment, Case Management, Health Care, Child Care, Program, GED Preparation, Adult Education
Description: Ka Hale Are Ola is also a food pantry. Must register and ID is required. Ka Hale A Ke Ola is a comprehensive resource center that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, adult education and training, counseling, a primary care medical clinic and facilities for child care. KHAKO is dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless and hungry on Maui by providing emergency food and housing, voicing their concerns, and empowering them to take responsibility for their own lives, and to call on the community to assist in these actions.
Maui Economic Opportunity (Food Referrals)
Link: http://www.meoinc.org
99 Mahalani Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 249-2970
Services Offered: Rental Assistance dependent on availability of funding (call for eligibility criteria), referrals for food and clothing, Medical prescription assistance, job assistance
Description: MEO is a nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to helping low income individuals and families become stable and achieve economic security. There are five departments: Business Development Center, Community Service, Early Childhood Services, Transportation, Youth Services
Maui Youth and Family Services Confidential Shelter Location (Confidential Shelter)
Link: https://mbhr.org/about-maui-youth-family-services/
Please call for information
(808) 579-8406
Services Offered: Short-term Shelter for 12-17 year old youths in crisis and runaways
Description: A variety of programs that provide youth with stability and security as they navigate challenges. Programs include emergency 24-hour care, foster care for at-risk youth, and independent and transitional living programs for former foster youth. To access 24-hour emergency Shelter Hotline, call at 808-579-8406, e-mail at services@MYFS.org.
Salvation Army Homeless Program (Food and Shelter)
Link: https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/hawaii/kahului
45 W. Kamehameha Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-3042
Services Offered: Lunch Service 11:00-11:30, Limited Shower & Laundry facilities, Mail Service, Referral Service
Women Helping Women (women shelter)
Link: https://www.womenhelpingwomenmaui.com
1935 Main Street, Suite 202
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 242-6600 Shelter Hotline: (808) 579-9581
Services Offered: Temporary Shelter for victims of domestic violence, Self-Sufficiency Program with Financial Assistance)
Description: The mission of Women Helping Women is to end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention, and to offer safety, support and empowerment to women and children, victims of domestic violence.
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FOOD BANKS
Link: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/cityfoodbanks.cgi?city=Kahului&state=HI
Christ the King Outreach Pantry - Kahului, HI - Food Assistance
20 West Wakea Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
Maui Food Bank, Inc - Wailuku, HI - Food Assistance
760 Kolu Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Wailuku Church of God - Wailuku, HI - Food Assistance
2123 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: 808-264-0435
Feed My Sheep - Wailuku, HI - Food Assistance
W Vineyard St and N Church St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: 808-870-9421
Wailuku Union Church - Wailuku, HI - Food Assistance
327 High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: 808-244-9177
Keolahou Church - Kihei
177 S Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: 808-879-4693
Grace Church - Pukalani, HI - Food Assistance
55 Maka’ena Road, Pukalani, HI 96788
Phone: 808-572-8384
Feed My Sheep - Haiku, HI - Food Assistance
655 Haiku Road, Haiku, HI 96708
Phone: 808-870-9421
Feed My Sheep - Kihei, HI - Food Assistance
300 East Welakahao, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: 808-870-9421
Feed My Sheep - Lahaina, HI - Food Assistance
1028 Wainee Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: 808-870-9421
St Joseph Church Outreach Program - Makawao, HI - Food Assistance
Link: http://www.sjcmaui.org/
1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768
Phone: 808-572-7652
Salvation Army - Lahaina Corps - Lahaina, HI - Food Assistance
131 Shaw Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: 808-661-5335
St. John’s Episcopal Church
8992 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790
Phone: 808-878-1485
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MAUI COUNTY, HI HOMELESS SHELTERS
Link: https://www.shelterlistings.org/county/hi-maui-county.html
Description: Maui County, HI list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.
Country of Maui Housing & Human Concerns Housing Division/Maui County Housing Division
Link: https://www.mauicounty.gov/251/Housing-Division
Phone: (808) 270-7751 To reach the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
Phone: (808) 270-7351 To reach the Housing Administration
Objective: The objective of the Housing Division is to create housing opportunities for low and moderate income residents through partnerships with community organization with the objectives of: developing long-term affordable rental housing units; Increasing availability of home ownership opportunities; Developing special needs housing with appropriate support services. Many of these activities are conducted through grants awarded to community non-profit organizations
Gregory Housing Programs
Link: http://gregoryhouse.org
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite A310, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 592-9049
Email: info@gregoryhouse.org
Mission Statement: To provide affordable housing assistance and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific
Link: http://www.lokahipacific.org
Phone: (808) 242-5761
Description: Independent, private non-profit housing and community development organization chartered under the laws of the State of Hawaii and incorporated in 1971.
Catholic Charities Hawai’i
Link: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Address:
Phone: (808) 873-HOPE (4673) [Maui]
Descriptions: Among several services are Housing & Homeless Solutions (Transitional Housing and housing placement) for helping people obtain or maintain affordable permanent housing and self-sufficiency; Housing Program Assistance
Steadfast Housing Developing Corporation
Link: http://www.steadfast-hawaii.org
Address:
Phone: [Supported Housing Programs] [Maui] (808) 244-0885
Programs: Semi-Independent Group Home Program, Hale Ulu Pono SRO Program, 8-16 & 24 Hour Group Home Program, Housing, Support Program, Bridge Subsidy Program, HUD Section 8 Program, Shelter Plus Care Program, Supported Employment Program
Description: [Mission] To provide housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.
HAWAII/BIG ISLAND
RESOURCES:
County of Hawai’i Office of Housing and Community Development Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
Link: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/office-of-housing
Address: (East Hawaii) 50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI 96720-2456
(West Hawai’i) 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Bldg B, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(Section 8 Division) 1990 Kino’ole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, HI 96720-5293
Phone: (East Hawai’i) 808-961-8379; (West Hawai’i) 808-323-4300; (Section 8 Division) 808-959-4642
Description: responsible for the planning, administration and operation of all of the County of Hawaiʻi’s housing programs such as the Section 8 rental assistance for qualified families. Its overall goal is to provide for the development of viable communities in Hawaii County by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities
Big Island Housing Foundation
Link: https://bigislandhousing.com
Phone: (808) 969-3327
Services: Kamana, Elderly Housing, Waimea Elderly Housing, E Komo Mai Apartments, Papa ‘Aloa Elderly Housing, Kea ‘Au Elderly Housing, Riverside Apartments
Description: Private, non-profit corporation; (Mission) To provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to low and moderate income families in Hawaii county
Hope Services Hawai’i
Link: http://hopeserviceshawaii.org or http://hopeserviceshawaii.org/shelter/
Address: 357 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 935-3050
Services: Among several more services are Emergency Shelters and Housing
Description: (Housing) Assistance for individuals and families to get into permanent housing. (Emergency Shelters) We offer shelter for families, singles, and couples, veterans, and seniors; Housing Assistance Grants
Catholic Charities Hawai’i
Link: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Address: [to contact] 1822 Ke’eaumoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 935-HOPE (4673) [hawai’i]
Descriptions: Among several services are Housing & Homeless Solutions (Transitional Housing and housing placement) for helping people obtain or maintain affordable permanent housing and self-sufficiency; Housing Program Assistance
Gregory Housing Programs
Link: http://gregoryhouse.org
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite A310, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 592-9049
Email: info@gregoryhouse.org
Mission Statement: To provide affordable housing assistance and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Hawaii.
Steadfast Housing Developing Corporation
Link: http://www.steadfast-hawaii.org
Address:
Phone: [Supported Housing Programs] [Honolulu] (808) 533-0449
Programs: Semi-Independent Group Home Program, Hale Ulu Pono SRO Program, 8-16 & 24 Hour Group Home Program, Housing, Support Program, Bridge Subsidy Program, HUD Section 8 Program, Shelter Plus Care Program, Supported Employment Program
Description: [Mission] To provide housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.
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HOUSING/SHELTER PROGRAMS
Link: https://publicportal.chaminade.edu/communityresources/CommunityResources/Housing,%20Shelter,%20Low-Income%20Resources%20Manual.pdf
Bridge House, Inc.
Link: http://www.bridgehousehawaii.org/
Address: P.O. Box 2489, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
Phone: (808) 322-3305
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
Link: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing
Phone: (808) 959-4642 1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 105 Hilo, HI 96720 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
Phone: (808) 961-2559
Address: 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.
Link: http://www.hawaiiunitedway.org/hawaii-island-home-for-recover.asp
Phone: (808) 934-7852
Address: 440 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Transitional, Singles & Families
Mental Health Kokua (West Hawaii Residential)
Link: http://www.mentalhealthkokua.org/
SURF (Stabilizing Urgent Residential Facility) Phone: (808) 331-1468 75-5750
Address: Alanoe Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Services Offered: For clients with severe mental illness and Transitional Housing
Office of Housing & Community Development
Link: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing/
Phone: (808) 961-8685 50
Address: Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
Description: 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
Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA)
Link: [none]
Phone: (808) 933-0474
Address: 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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HOUSING LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE
E KOMO MAI
Link: [none]
Phone: (808) 969-3327
Address: 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
Link: [none]
Phone: (808) 961-3273
Address: 227 HAILI ST, HILO, HI 96720
Description: 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
Link: http://www.hiloarc.org/residential.html
Phone: (808) 935-8535
Address: 1099 WAIANUENUE AVE., HILO, HI 96720
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 982-9448
Address: 16-184 PILI MUA ST, KEAAU, HI 96749
Description: Kea’au Elderly Housing is an elderly independent living complex located on the outskirts of Kea'au Town.
HILO HALE
Link: https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Hawaii/Hilo/Hilo-Hale/10020509
Phone: (808) 737-2523
Address: 208 Wainaku Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Description: This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
JACK HALL KONA
Phone: (808) 949-4111
Address: 74-895 KEALAKEHE ST, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 969-3327
Address: 145 KAMANA ST, HILO, HI 96720
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 331-1764
Address: 75-187 ALAKAI ST, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 969-3327
Address: 333 OHAI ST, HILO, HI 96720
Description: This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
KAUAI ISLAND
RESOURCES:
Catholic Charities Hawai’i
Link: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Address:
Phone: (808) 241-HOPE (4673) [ ]
Descriptions: Among several services are Housing & Homeless Solutions (Transitional Housing and housing placement) for helping people obtain or maintain affordable permanent housing and self-sufficiency; Housing Program Assistance
County of Kaua’i County Housing Agency-Section 8
Link:
Phone: (808) 241-4440 4444
Address: Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, HI 96766
Hale 'Opio Kaua’i Inc.
Phone: (808) 245-2873
Address: 2959 Umi Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Services offered for ages 0 - 21 only: Housing, Food, Medical Care, Clothing, and Counseling
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Link: http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/
Phone: (808) 274-3141, x24692
Adress: 4726 Malu Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
Kauai Economic Opportunity
Link: www.keoinc.org
Phone: (808) 245-4077
Address: 2804 Wehe Road, Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Komohana Group Home (Transitional, Singles)
Phone: (808) 245-4077 ext 228
Address: 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
Link: http://malama-pono.org/
Provides some housing assistance to persons with HIV.
Women In Need
Link: www.win-hawaii.org
Phone: (808) 245-1996
Address: 3136 Elua St, Lihue, HI 96766
Description: WIN Kauai (Transitional, Families)
YWCA Kaua’i Family Violence Shelter
Phone: (808) 245-8404 or (8089) 245-6362
Address: 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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LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII LIHUE
Link: https://www.legalaidhawaii.org
Phone: (800) 499-4302
Address: 3016 Umi St., Suite 220, Lihue, Kauai HI 96766
Description: 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
Link: https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/Hawaii/Lihue/Lihue-Gardens-Elderly/10020674
Phone: (808) 735-9099
Address: 3120 JERVES ST, LIHUE, HI 96766
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 245-6699
Address: 3-3194 KUHIO HIGHWAY, LIHUE, HAWAII 96766
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 246-4481
Address: 4535 KALEPA CIRCLE, LIHUE, KAUAI
Description: 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
Phone: (808) 241-4440
Address: 4444 RICE ST. SUITE 330, LIHUE, HI 96766
Description: 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.
