Helping Hands Hawai'i

About

Mission: Develop community self-sufficiency and resilience by providing guidance, household goods and opportunities for empowerment and connection

Mission

The mission of Helping Hands Hawaii is to develop self-sufficiency and resilience by providing guidance, household goods and opportunities for empowerment and connection.

Products

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS:

- Community Based Case Management: supports individuals in reclaiming and transforming their lives through the identification of resources which will help them live and thrive in the community.

- Representative Payee Services: assist and support consumers who have a severe and persistent mental illness and need help with money management of their social security and/or disability benefits, budgeting skills, and education on financial issues.

BILINGUAL ACCESS LINE (BAL):

Offers quality interpretation and translation services, providing communication between agencies and individuals in health, legal and human services needs. BAL operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to dispatch qualified, professional interpreters and translators in 20 primary languages and over 90 secondary languages.

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS:

-The Community Clearinghouse (CCH) administers various projects throughout the year to assist low-income individuals and families with emergency needs. CCH runs the Good Neighbor Emergency Fund to assist with bus passes and past due rent and utilities, and provides material assistance free of charge through community donations. All CCH clients must be referred by a social service agency.
--->The Adopt A Family Program is offered during the holiday season to match up low-income families with generous donors that can help provide toys, a hot meal and other basic items.
--->Ready to Learn (RTL) was founded by late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye and his late wife Maggie to make sure that students throughout Hawaii have the proper tools to start school. We continue their efforts by providing free school supplies to Hawaii's low-income and homeless children.

-The Emergency Assistance Program: assists individuals and families who need financial assistance for housing due to a sudden and unexpected emergency situation, such as a lay-off or a medical emergency. Applicants must provide proof of emergency and demonstrate self-sufficiency to qualify. Funding comes from the Good Neighbor Fund and various state and private funding sources.

-SNAP Outreach: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, is the first line of defense against hunger in America. It helps put healthy food within reach, regardless of your budget. Helping Hands Hawai`i helps eligible families fill out applications and gather required documentation to ensure efficient processing. Funding for the program comes from the Department of Human Services.