#Big Island Homeless
Hawaiʻi county to relocate homeless camp in Hilo
We are thankful for the cooperation and teamwork among the various County agencies and nonprofit service providers who remain committed to making this effort a success,” said Mayor Mitch Roth.
Hawaiʻi County conducts houseless sweep at Kona Aquatics Center; 13 people receive help
Hawaiʻi County said future enforcement efforts are planned to address issues at parks around the island as part of an ongoing initiative to ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of public spaces.
Big Island families, individuals sleeping in cars, benches, bushes tell their stories
The past week, the nonprofit Hope Services hit the streets, parks, beaches, bushes and parking lots on the Big Island looking for homeless people to take the federally mandated Point in Time Count survey.
Kealakehe High School Target of Rash of Burglaries Last School Year
So far, police have made one arrest in connection to the crimes.
Old Navy, Project Hawai´i to Support Housing for Big Island Homeless
Old Navy Kona Commons and Project Hawai´i, Inc. have partnered on the Big Island to support our local homeless population.
HOPE, Holiday Inn Partner to House High-Risk Homeless
The partnership comes amid the state’s stay-at-home order, which requires residents not to leave their homes. But not everyone has a place to call home.
Village 9 Homeless Camp Construction Slated for Early Spring
Homeless could take up residence in the Kailua-Kona homeless project by as early as summer 2020.
DOH Eyes Old Kona Courthouse as New Treatment Center
Rep. Nicole Lowen (D-Kona) said procuring funding for necessary renovations to revert the former courthouse back to a treatment setting is one of her top funding priorities.
County Downs Longtime Hilo Homeless Camp
HPD Cpt. Ken Quiocho said homeless individuals had been frequenting the property for the better part of a year and doing so with the knowledge of lot owners.
Big Island Homelessness Decreases Despite Displacement Due to Natural Disasters
The 2019 Point in Time Count results showed that Hawaiʻi County made significant gains in addressing homelessness.
Visitor Industry Distributes $61K to Big Island Homelessness Services
The HLTA, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, distributed $61,000 to seven nonprofit organizations on Hawai‘i Island that serve the homeless.
Homelessness in Hawai‘i Decreases 10%
Hawai‘i’s homeless population has decreased for the second consecutive year across the state; Hawai‘i County saw an 8.8% decrease.
Camp Kikaha Closes; Homeless Relocated to Alternate Housing
The County of Hawai’i closed a temporary homeless facility in Kona on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in an effort to relocate the residents to more permanent housing nearby.
County, State, Faith-Based Groups & Community Join to Help Homeless
There are approximately 913 homeless people islandwide, with about 379 individuals in families living without a home.
Hawai‘i Island Homeless Services Agencies to Receive $35,000
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association will present a total of $35,000 to two Big Island homeless services agencies today.
Hawai‘i County has Largest Homeless Decline in State, 32%
In 2017, there were 953 homeless individuals in Hawai‘i County, a decrease of 441 individuals (32% drop) from 2016.
Hawai‘i to Receive Funds to Help Homeless Veterans
This funding will support up to 20 homeless and vulnerable veterans and their families gain access to affordable rental housing units through the private market.
