Hawaii Catholic Charities assistance programs.
Struggling individuals in Hawaii may be able to get help from Catholic Charities. The organization has centers across the state, including in Maui County, Honolulu, and other islands. Qualified lower income families and seniors can receive everything from referrals to limited amounts of direct financial aid for basic needs.
Most applicants will need to go through an assessment and intake period. This can lead to assistance for individuals, the unemployed and families that are faced with difficulties in adjusting to life’s challenges. These struggling Hawaii residents, along those with a medical condition, may be the main beneficiaries. Services offered by Catholic Charities include mentoring, counseling, case management, direct emergency financial and material goods for basic needs. Referrals are often offered to other programs as well.
Information, referral and intake will answer your questions. Social workers can also help people apply for government or non-profit assistance. Working with other agencies and programs, they may coordinate limited amounts of assistance with personal hygiene items, clothing, food and emergency financial assistance for expenses such as housing. This is offered on Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and Maui.
Senior Services are offered across all of Hawaii. The resources can help the elderly, individuals over the age of 55 and senior citizens maintain their independence in the community. It provides supportive services and advocates for social justice on their behalf. Assistance includes affordable housing, transportation, respite for caregivers, applications for government aid such as Medicare and more.
Kaua'i Catholic Charities may offer, from the Community Assistance Program, limited financial assistance to those families that may be facing temporary financial hardship. Any support is usually offered for urgent housing needs (security deposits, rent, utilities). Some basic needs such as bus passes, school uniforms, or baby supplies may be offered. Clients also need to enroll in credit counseling and/or the Asset Building Program.
The MMP/Medication Management Program is for elders. It offers information, support, and referrals on health care and medication services.
The Statewide Resource Families Program is offered in Kaua'i. It offers parenting training to new kinship resource caregivers, which are defined as foster families. This Catholic Charity program requires a referral from the DHS Foster Home Licensing Unit.
The Island of Hawai'i offers most of the resources above, including the Catholic Charity Community Assistance Program. They also offer qualified families the resources below.
General Immigration Services is for economically disadvantaged immigrants as well as those who are newly arrived. The organization offers assistance including financial, employment, and case management.
The Voluntary Case Management Unit can support victims of domestic violence and neglected children. It can offer case planning, assessment, crisis intervention, and visitation services. It is often combined with the Interstate Compact Services On The Placement Of Children.
The Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center is administered by Catholic Charities for residents age 60 years and older. It can offer continuing education, recreation, health promotion, social services, and volunteer opportunities for the elderly and seniors in the community.
A major focus is on Case Management services, which is assessment of needs, advocacy, professional counseling for social problems, and bereavement counseling. Or learn about health and financial assistance programs for seniors that are organized by the state of Hawaii. These services are offered at some senior housing facilities in Honolulu and in the region. It is often combined with Respite Connection, which is for caregivers of seniors. It can offer linkages to private hire providers and limited financial support when it is available.
Housing Assistance Programs are available by Catholic Charities across Hawaii. They are for residents age 60 years and older. The program assists seniors with counseling, rental assistance and access to affordable housing options. A focus of course is on shared housing for senior citizens.
Transportation Services are offered for those age 60 years and older. Volunteers from Catholic Charities and maybe even full time staff offer low cost or free door-to-door transportation for seniors to shopping, medical appointments, social services, and group dining sites.
Immigrant and Refugee Services in Hawaii are available. This includes advice and resettlement services, low cost legal aid, and other support for immigrants and refugees to help them to play a significant role in the greater Hawaii community. The agency offers general case management services for immigrants who need help including filing immigration petitions and applications. Other programs offered include English as a second language (ESL) and citizenship classes. These services are only offered on O‘ahu and Hawaii Island.
Homeless Solutions are a possibility for people facing eviction or who are currently homeless or unsheltered. The programs will help people become self-sufficient or move into longer term, affordable homes or apartments. The Catholic Charity housing programs provide financial and material assistance, transitional units, housing placement, counseling, case management, jobs and employment training, and education. A Housing Placement Program can provide one-time emergency rental assistance for housing needs. This is only offered when funding and resources are available. Call (808) 521-4357 for information.
Some related housing and shelter services include Ma‘ili Land Transitional Housing Program, which is a 44-unit facility in Leeward O‘ahu for families with children who are homeless. Another is Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Honolulu and nearby regions. This provides supportive services to very low-income veterans and their families residing in or who are transitioning to permanent housing.
The locations are Kaua‘i at 3016 Umi Street, Suite 207, Lihue, HI 96766. Phone number is (808) 241-4673. Another center is at 1822 Keeaumoku Street in Honolulu. Call (808) 524-4673.
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