#Hawaii Homeless
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.
$850k in Federal Funding to Help Disabled Homeless in Hawai‘i
The funding will provide new vouchers to help disabled individuals seeking safe housing.
Gov. Ige Signs 5th Emergency Proclamation for Homeless
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation to support the development of additional affordable housing for people transitioning out of homelessness.
Gov. Ige Extends Emergency Declaration for Homelessness
Gov. David Ige issued a third supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness across the state.
PHOTOS: Lt. Gov. Green Surveys Homeless Situation on Big Hawai‘i
Lt. Gov. Josh Green and his team toured Hawai‘i Island in an effort to better understand the impacts of homelessness.
Gov. Ige Extends Statewide Emergency Proclamation for Homelessness
Gov. David Ige issued a supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness.
2019 Hawai‘i Housing Planning Study to Gather Data
A phone survey will gather data on housing supply and demand in Hawai‘i County and throughout the state.
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.
Illegal Squatters Removed From State Lands on Kaua‘i
Five people from two parcels of DLNR land on Kaua‘i were removed this morning, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
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 to Receive $185 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Funding will give struggling veterans access to stable housing and provide them with services they need to get back on their feet and find a home of their own.
Homeless Moved to Temporary Shelter in Kona
Hawai‘i County and Hope Services have moved a group of homeless people from the Old Airport Park to temporary facilities on county property in Kona.
UH Study: Inadequate Housing Plays Role in Unnecessary Hospitalizations
Homelessness and inadequate housing are major causes of unnecessary hospitalizations, according to a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers.
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.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $11 Million to Help Homeless
The state received an increase of nearly $150,000 in CoC grants in FY2016 compared to last year
Governor Allocates $12 Million for Homelessness Effort
Gov. David Ige has announced that $12M in funding will be focused on the most visible and chronically homeless people in Hawai‘i.
