Links to some of our favorite sites
< Click on the Logo to get a current listing of housing opportunities on Oahu.
<Click on Logo for to get a current listing of employment opportunities on Oahu.
Shelter List - A list of shelters by county
Outreach Programs - A list of outreach programs by county
Clean and Sober House list v.10.11.11.pdf
HomelessServiceUtilization2010.pdf
The 2010 Homeless Service Utilization Report is the fifth in a series of reports prepared by the Center on the Family at the University of Hawai‘i and the Homeless Programs Office of the Hawai‘i State Department of Human Services (DHS). Since the first Homeless Service Utilization Report was issued in 2006, the need for homeless services in the state has continued to grow, exacerbated by a declining and unstable economy.
2010 Hawaii Point in Time Count
The objective of this PIT Count was to obtain accurate information on Oahu’s sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations on January 25, 2010, in conjunction with:
⎫Obtaining an overall count of homeless individuals and households in specific subpopulations;
⎫Obtaining an estimate of the number of homeless singles and homeless households with children;
⎫Obtaining an estimate of the number of chronically homeless individuals according to HUD’s definition.
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Hawai‘i - Hawai‘i’s 10 year Plan
A New Vision: What is in Community Plans to End Homelessness
Housing First
NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymie their efforts to join mainstream society.
National Housing Conference (NHC)
For more than 75 years, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the nation's premier public policy and affordable housing advocacy organization. A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC's broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.NHC's nonprofit research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, combines state-of-the-art research with the insights and expertise of housing practitioners. The Center works to broaden understanding of America's affordable housing challenges and examines the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.
Beyond Shelter Organization
Founded in 1988, the mission of Beyond Shelter is to develop systemic approaches to combat poverty and homelessness among families with children and enhance family economic security and well-being. Beyond Shelter accomplishes its goals through responsive service delivery, people-centered community development, and the creation of knowledge for social change.
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.
Oahu Housing Guide
The Oahu Housing Guide is a listing of housing projects on Oahu that serve the elderly, and is a project of the Elderly Affairs Division and the Housing Assistance Program of Catholic Charities Elderly Services. It is based on data originally collected under a contract from the Executive Office on Aging.
Legal Aid Society
Listing of Affordable Housing Units:
Hawai‘i State Legislative Directory
National Alliance of HUD Tenants
A multi-cultural, tenant-controlled alliance of tenant organizations in privately-owned, multifamily HUD-assisted housing. Hundreds of tenant associations representing thousands of tenants in every region of the country are already involved, working together to preserve affordable housing, protect tenant’s rights and promote tenant ownership and control.
National Housing Law Project
NHLP is the national backup center for housing attorneys at local legal service programs.
Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
The Center conducts research and analysis to inform public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that the needs of low-income families and individuals are considered in these debates. The Center's research on the short and long term impacts of various budget proposals, and it's layman friendly presentation of data makes this site an invaluable source to all low-income people.
National Coalition for the Homeless
A web site dedicated to Homelessness and ending Homelessness. This site contains great resources if you are homeless or about to become homeless.
National Housing Trust
This site is full of great data on the Loss of Affordable Housing, listed by state and is periodically updated.
National Housing Trust Fund
The National Housing Trust Fund Web site has information about the campaign to establish the trust fund and offers ways you can help!
The Center for Community Change
Helping low-income people build powerful, effective organizations through which they can change their communities and public policies for the better.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
The nation's leading advocacy organization for low income housing, which is spearheading a campaign for a National Housing Trust Fund to build and preserve affordable housing.
Click on Logo to the right to view Dark before the Storm: A picture of Low Income Renters Needs before the great recession from 2005-2007....
Out of Reach - Out of Reach is a side-by-side comparison of wages and rents in every county, Metropolitan Area (MSAs/HMFAs), combined nonmetropolitan area and state in the United States.
2011 Advocates Guide - The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2011 Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy is intended to provide advocates, policymakers, students, and others with information on the most relevant housing and housing-related programs and issues at the federal level, as well as information related to the community planning process.
National Legal Services Corporation
Find your local legal services! A great resource to help you assert your rights!
HUD
Department of Housing and Urban Development. A U.S. governmental agency which oversees the development of housing and low income housing.
Habitat International Coalition
HIC is a global network of peoples' organizations and NGOs working on housing and habitat. Based on advocacy and support for the urban poor, solidarity networking, popular mobilization, debate and analysis, HIC works to unite the civil society for a liveable planet for everyone.
Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (formerly the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii) helps provide Hawai‘i residents with affordable housing and shelter without discrimination. HPHA efforts focus on developing affordable rental and supportive housing, public housing and the efficient and fair delivery of housing services to the people of Hawai‘i.
City and County of Honolulu
The Department of Community Services, in existence since 1970, is comprised of 6 divisions: Administrative Services, Community Assistance, Community-Based Development, Elderly Affairs, Office of Special Projects and WorkHawaii. Our motto, "Becoming Community to Better Serve the Community," shows our interest in working as a cohesive unit to serve the physical and social needs of the people of O‘ahu so they may receive available services in an efficient, seamless and timely manner.
United Way 211
211 is Hawaii's only comprehensive, statewide community information and referral service. 211 offers help finding food, shelter, drug treatment, childcare, job training and much more. Dialing 2-1-1 is free from all islands 24 hours a day, and all calls are confidential.
KIDS COUNT
Data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2007 KIDS COUNT Data Book are now available online. The database allows you to generate custom graphs, maps, ranked lists, and state-by-state profiles; or, download the entire data set as delimited text files. The pull-down menus to the left also allow you to read the book online or view the book in PDF format.
Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
This guide seeks not only to provide the reader with the most relevant and essential resources needed to navigate the myriad of red tape and sometimes rigid processes regularly associated with real estate purchases; it also aims to educate you.
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Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii
Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, resource center that provides access to assistive technology (AT) for people with disabilities of all ages, enabling independence and participation in every aspect of community life, including employment and education.
Family Promise of Hawaii
Family Promise Hawaii’s mission is to mobilize existing community resources to aid families with children experiencing homelessness and help them transition to sustainable independence.
OTHER RESOURCES:
2010 AUW Presentation.pdf - AHHA presentation on Homelessness in Hawaii. Contains statistics and information on Homelessness in Hawaii and on the programs of the Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance.
Support Groups v Sheet1.pdf - List of Support Groups on Oahu: Listing of various support groups including AA, Cancer, Bereavement and many more.
