Aloha!

The focus of this month’s newsletter is the enormouschallenge of finding a real solution to solving ourhomelessness problem. Homelessness is an issue thatheavily affects District 5, and my staff and I have beenworking with the City and County of Honolulu administrationto find ways to address this with a holistic approach withlong-term solution goals. I was able to visit two differenttypes of shelters and meet some of their staff and residents.These two successful programs provide transitional shelterfor our neighbors living on our sidewalks and in our parks,and more importantly hope that they will have a brightertomorrow.

“The Shelter” is a successful faith-based project in Kahaluuconsisting of dome structures for homeless women with

children, as well as the services needed to provide hope for a brighter tomorrow.

“Hale Mauli’ola” is a low barrier stabilization and navigation center on SandIsland where homeless individuals and couples live for 60 to 90 days inconverted shipping containers, and are transitioned to either treatment orpermanent housing.“Hale Mauli’ola” translates to House of Healing.

In order to begin to solving the many issues of homelessness, we need to take acomprehensive and holistic approach. There is a need for varied communityhousing to address those with mental illness and/or drug addiction; street andpark encampments need more professional staff and facilities; affordable housingoptions are needed; and more ‘24/7’ intake centers like HONU are needed.

Online voting for Neighborhood Board elections will be available from Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7:45 a.m. HST toFriday, May 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. HST. Uncontested races will not appear on the ballot. Board electioninformation was mailed out in late April with candidate and voting information. The 2021 Neighborhood BoardElection will be held online. The website will be activated during the voting period which begins on April 26, 2021and concludes on May 21, 2021.

If you are unable to vote online, you can request a paper ballot by calling the Ballot Request Hotline at 768-3705no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2021 with your full name, birthdate, and residential address. Returned ballotsmust be postmarked by May 21, 2021 and received by the NCO no later than May 28, 2021.

If you do not have your PIN or 9-digit passcode, call the Elections Hotline at 768-3770, Monday through Fridaybetween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

and a long-term presence in the communitythrough hands-on involvement and innovativephilanthropic programs.

Attempting to meet previously underserved needs,Assistance League of Hawaii supports sixphilanthropic programs. These programs provideservices to every age range in the community.

The Assistance League of Hawaii Thrift Shop isour main source of funding. The shop is staffedand managed entirely by our member volunteers.

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary, andmahalo for your tireless work in service of thecommunity and wishes the organization the verybest for continued success throughout 2021 andbeyond.

Call 9-1-1 Give your name and addressExplain what happenedBriefly describe the suspect: sex and race,age, height, weight, hair color, clothing,distinctive characteristics such as a beard,mustache, scars, or accent.Describe the vehicle if one was involved:color, make, model, year, l icense plate, andspecial features such as stickers.

WHAT IS A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH?A Neighborhood Watch is neighbors helpingneighbors. They are extra eyes and ears forreporting crime and helping neighbors. Membersmeet their neighbors, learn how to make theirhomes more secure, watch out for each other andthe neighborhood, and report activity that raisestheir suspicions to the police.

HOW SHOULD I REPORT INCIDENTS?

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A s s i s t a n c e L e a g u e o f H a w a i ic e l e b r a t e s I t s 5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y

Assistance Leagueof Hawaii is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3)nonprofitorganization thatputs caring andcommitment intoaction throughphilanthropicprograms in theState of Hawaii.Member volunteersare dedicated toongoing support

H O W C A N I H E L P K E E P M YN E I G H B O R H O O D S A F E ?

The Hale Mauliola Navigation Center, Sand Island, Honolulu, wasdeveloped to provide temporary housing to homeless individualsand couples for a transitional period of 60 – 90 days. This is ahousing navigation center, comprised of small single and doubleresidences made out of converted shipping containers. Thisfacility provides temporary housing for couples as well asindividuals with cars or pets, as they await permanent housing.

This shelter provides warm water hygiene, food and safe sleepingareas along with case managed social services to movehomeless individuals and couples into suitable low incomehousing, and find employment and financial stability. Thistransition phase prepares individuals to work towards morepermanent housing and healthy communities. The City contractsthe Institute of Human Services (IHS), to provide 24/7 sitemanagement and logistics.

HONU is a mobile facility that has the capacity to serve between 60-100 individuals at one location. The HONU is operated by the City & County ofHonolulu Department of Community Services in partnership with the Honolulu Police Department. The goal of the program is to provide 24/7 short-term shelter services, and navigation to connect homeless individuals and families to longer-term shelter and other housing options. HONU also provides a critical tool for law enforcement officers to divert homeless individuals from citation and arrest, and provide the option of short-term shelter and services.

Along with the tent-shaded duplexes, beds and nearby bathrooms, warm water showers, and daily meals, the shelter also provides residents with on-siteopportunities for growth. This includes working in the on-site garden and various weekly activities. While staying at the shelter, residents seekemployment or attend job training during the day. Behavioral requirements for the shelter include no contraband, gambling, abusive and threateningbehavior and sharing house common areas.

HA L E MAUL I ’OLA

SAND I S LAND TRANS I T I ONA L SHELTER

THE SHELTER

KANEOHE , HAWA I I

Ross Anderson manages the historic WaioliKitchen & Bakery under the Salvation Army Homesownership. This popular Manoa Café hires severalemployees who are residents of The Shelter, thetransitional Dome housing in Kaneohe for womenand children.

HONU PROGRAM

(HOMELESS OUTREACH AND NAV IGAT I ON FOR UNSHELTERED PERSONS )

Each HONU site includes beds and hygiene facilities, as well as the access to onemeal per day. HONU also provides a space for social service partner organizationsto provide on-site services, including assistance with identification, housingnavigation, as well as legal and medical services.

HELP I N THE COMMUN I TY :

WA I O L I K I TCHEN

WHO TO CA L L

WHEN TO CA L L

WHEN: You see crimes like violence, fighting, drug dealing orusing, gang activity, or vandalism

WHEN: You see someone who is unresponsive or incoherent,seems to be disoriented, or is severely injured WHEN: A public sidewalk or property passage is being blocked bya person or encampment, and/or when there are environmentalhazards or poor health conditions on the propertyWHEN: You see a homeless person who may need help, might bepresenting signs of mental illness, or might be responsive to intake

Ambulance (911)

Police(911)

Dept of FacilitiesMaintenance(808-768-3343)

IHS Outreach Team(808-447-2883)

THE SHELTER is act ively dedicated to being part ofthe solut ion to end homelessness in Hawaii for singlemothers and their chi ldren.

Since December 8, 2018, THE SHELTER has helpedover 26 famil ies through a col laborat ive andsupport ive environment. They have assisted mothersin gaining ful l - t ime employment as wel l as transit ioninto permanent housing. The peaceful domestructures located in Kaneohe house famil ies in adrug and alcohol free environment. This, along withthe fai th-based support, provides famil ies safety andpeace with which to create a strong foundationthrough ohana-valued community l iv ing.

With a sense of regained self-confidence, thesewomen l ive each day with hope as they embark on ajourney to self-sustainabi l i ty.