HAWAII ISLAND UNITED WAY
Hawaii
Island United Way - 935-6393 or 326-7400 hiuwhilo@interpac.net
http://www.hawaiiunitedway.org/
Hawaii
Island United Way (HIUW) mission is to help increase the organized capacity of people to
care for one another. To accomplish this, we
depend on volunteers from around the island to raise money in an annual campaign, assess
community needs, review agency applications and distribute funding. Staff offices in Hilo and Kona work together to
administer the organization and coordinate numerous volunteer activities.
Through
your support, Hawaii Island United Way (HIUW) can make a difference. Your donations provide funding for highly
deserving, locally based organizations that assist people in need.
When you
donate to Hawaii Island United Way, you can directly help numerous, non-profit agencies
that operate right here on our island. These funds go toward helping real people in need,
whether they live in Hilo, Hamakua, Puna, Kohala, Kona or Ka'u. In fact, more than 98
percent of all funds raised here, stays here.
Hawaii
Island United Way - 935-6393 or 326-7400 hiuwhilo@interpac.net
http://www.hawaiiunitedway.org/
Family
Support Services
These
programs support and sustain families, particularly those experiencing stress or
dysfunction. Education, counseling, child and adult respite and day care, treatment for
sexual and physical abuse, emergency shelter, food and clothing are among the services
offered.
Child & Family Service -- Hilo 935-2188; Kona
323-2664
Preserves
and strengthens families through a continuum of prevention, treatment and support
services.
East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless -- 961-2559
Provides
24-hour emergency homeless shelter with family-style living situations, services, programs
and transitional housing. Trains families and singles to become self sufficient and return
to mainstream society.
Turning Point for Families -- 935-8229
Provides
emergency shelter, advocacy, information, referral and support for victims of family
violence. Also provides psycho-educational groups for teens and perpetrators of domestic
violence.
Family Support Services of West Hawaii -- 326-7778
Supports
families and communities with love and care for children through family support, parent
education and activities for at-risk youth.
Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. -- 961-3747
Offers day
care, in-home personal and chore care, and small group home services to the frail elderly
and disabled adults.
Kapi'olani Child Protection Center -- 329-4020
Protects
children involved with Child Welfare Services due to child abuse and neglect, and those at
risk of becoming abused or neglected.
Kona Adult Day Center, Inc. -- 322-7977
Provides
respite day care for older adults with special needs, in a safe, supportive environment
with stimulating activities and programs.
The Salvation Army -- Hilo Temple Corps 935-1277; Honokaa/Waimea
Corps 775-7346, 885-0508; Kona Corps 326-2330, 329-7800
Meets human
needs through crisis counseling. Emergency assistance to families and individuals needing
food, clothing, shelter and medical services. Interim Homes provide outreach preventative
programs for youth (12-17) at risk.
Social
Support Services
Disaster
victims, separated families, the economically disadvantaged, and individuals and families
engaged in disputes are just a few of the clients who benefit from our social support
programs. The goal is to help them attain economic and social stability in these areas.
American Red Cross, East Hawaii Branch -- 935-8305
American Red Cross, West Hawaii Branch -- 326-9488
Provides
local disaster relief by offering supportive emergency assistance to families and
individuals, health and safety education, nurses' aide and baby-sitting training, and
services to military personnel and their families.
Centers for Independent Living -- East Hawaii 935-3777; West Hawaii 323-2221
Provides a
wide range of services to assist people with disabilities to live in the community.
Empowers individuals to make choices which will enhance the quality of their lives.
Office for Social Ministry -- 935-3050. Hawaii Island Food Bank - East Hawaii
935-3050, West Hawaii 322-1418; Mobile Care Health Project 935-3050
Through
Care-A-Van, offers social and medical outreach services, case management and housing
assistance for the homeless. Through Hawaii Island Food Bank, feeds the hungry through
member agencies, prevents food waste, and educates the community about hunger.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii -- 934-0678
Serves
victims of domestic violence with advocacy. Free legal advice to empower the abused person
and their families to achieve safety and stability. Also, free legal advice on all civil
matters
Health
Education and Services
These
programs address chronic and short-term, disabling conditions or life-threatening
illnesses. Their common goal is to improve
the quality of life for those with health issues.
American Cancer Society, East Hawaii Unit -- 935-9763
American Cancer Society, West Hawaii Unit -- 334-0442
Serves
cancer patients with research, public education, cancer prevention and awareness programs
and free services.
American Heart Association, East Hawaii Division -- 961-2825
American Heart Association, West Hawaii Division -- 329-0783
Provides
prevention education and CPR training, organizes advocacy efforts to reduce disability and
death from cardiovascular disease and strokes. Funds local research.
Big Island AIDS Project --
981-2428
West Hawaii AIDS Foundation
-- 322-1718
Provides
case management, information and referral, support, financial assistance, food pantry for
persons with HIV/AIDS. HIV/STD prevention and education programs. Volunteer opportunities
and training for care givers/buddies.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council -- 935-4927
Provides
intensive outpatient substance abuse services for adults, adolescents and
pregnant/postpartum women in Hilo, Kona, and Keaau and therapeutic living programs in
Hilo. Vocational/Educational programs, case management, and training programs.
Hemophilia Foundation
-- 1(808) 521-5483
Offers
health education/public awareness, financial assistance, outpatient rehabilitation and
educational summer camps for people with hemophilia and other genetic blood clotting
disorders.
Hospice of Hilo --
969-1733
North Hawaii Hospice
-- 885-7547
Provides
compassionate and palliative medical, nursing, and supportive services to terminally ill
patients. Addresses the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients
and families through a physician-directed interdisciplinary team of professionals and
volunteers. Offers bereavement and grief support services to the community-at-large.
Youth
Services
Providing
support and involvement for our community's young people, these programs foster healthy
development through recreational activities, child abuse prevention and advocacy programs,
providing a viable alternative to gangs, drugs, teen pregnancy and family dysfunction.
Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council -- 959-0079
Offers male
youths the opportunity to learn by doing, to grow in maturity, confidence and self-esteem.
Character development, citizenship training, and physical/mental fitness.
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii -- 961-5536
Assists
youth (6-18) in prevention of high-risk behaviors, improvement of school performance and
development of necessary skills to function in society.
Girl Scout Council of Hawaii -- 966-9376
Helps girls
gain skills and grow strong so they may become self-sufficient and better citizens.
Values, leadership and diversity permeate every aspect of Girl Scouting.
The Island of Hawai'i YMCA -- 885-7420; Kona Family YMCA 329-9622; Waiakea
Settlement YMCA 935-3721; Waimea Family YMCA 885-7420
Nurtures
youth (5-18) with programs such as recreational day camps, progressive aquatics, sailing
camp, late night basketball, summer teen leaders and marital arts. All programs have goals
of strengthening families.
YWCA of Hawaii Island
-- 935-7141
Provides
services from before birth throughout life, including child care, swimming, fitness
activities, youth centers, Healthy Start, Teen Court, drug prevention activities, sexual
assault counseling and advocacy, and family and support group activities.
Residential,
Vocational and Rehabilitation Services
These
agencies provide for the needs of two distinct groups--the mentally/physically challenged
and the chronically mentally ill. Services include vocational and rehabilitative training,
community-based residential opportunities, psycho-social development and advocacy.
The Arc of Hilo --
935-7644
Kona Association for Retarded Citizens, d.b.a. Kona
Krafts -- 323-2626
Serves the
mentally, socially, physically and developmentally challenged with residential, training
and work opportunities, recreational activities.
Brantley Center
-- 775-7245
Assists
persons challenged by mental, emotional and/or physical disabilities to live as
independently as possible. Services include vocational and day treatment.
Bridge House --
322-3305
Supports
adult substance abusers with a positive living environment while they receive treatment;
also provides vocational training, life skills building and 12-step recovery program.
Mental Help Hawaii, Big Island Services -- 935-7167
Supports
adults recovering from serious mental illness with residential care and rehabilitation
services.
Hawaii
Island United Way - 935-6393 or 326-7400 hiuwhilo@interpac.net