The Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance (AHHA) is one of Hawai'i's leading voices on the issue of homelessness and affordable housing. We work collaboratively with communities, local/state/federal government and the nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help persons who are homeless make positive changes in their lives. One of the guides to our work is 'A Plan Not a Dream: Hawai'i's Plan to end Chronic Homelessness'.

The Ten Year Plan Identifies Hawai'i's challenges in addressing the problem and lays out practical steps our state can take to change its present course and truly end homelessness within 10 years. To learn how to end years of homelessness in 10 years, click on the open door to download the plan and help us fulfill AHHA's dream that everyone in Hawai'i will have a place where they can live with dignity

The 'Plan to End Chronic Homelessness' in Hawai'i has the following 6 goals as the basis of the plan:

1. Improve data collection/research
2. Decrease barriers to housing
3. Ensure access to appropriate, affordable, safe, decent housing
4. Prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless
5. Provide appropriate support services
6. Create collaborative partnerships to end homelessness

Over the course of the next ten years, the plan will be reviewed annually and adapted to meet the changing needs of the homeless populations and the capabilities of the State.