by HOPE Services Hawaii | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog, In the News, News Videos, Outreach, Street Medicine
On Hawaii Island, officials estimate about half of the homeless population need psychiatric services. And data shows the island’s homeless population is growing — jumping 45% in just five years.
by HOPE Services Hawaii | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Outreach
View Content Direct from Source By Michael Brestovansky Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Aug. 2, 2024 A downtown Hilo homeless shelter was closed and relocated elsewhere in town this week, to the surprise of some of its new neighbors. Hawaii County on July 5 erected a... by Michaela Ikeuchi | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Outreach
View Content Direct from Source By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Thursday, August 1, 2024, 12:05 a.m. A downtown Hilo homeless shelter has been closed and relocated elsewhere in town, to the surprise of some of its new neighbors. Hawaii County on... by Michaela Ikeuchi | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Outreach
View Content Direct from Source By Big Island Video Newson Jul 31, 2024 at 6:34 pm (BIVN) – The houseless individuals who were recently moved from the canal in Hilo to a “Temporary Respite Area” on Ponahawai Street have been moved to a new, short-term shelter on Kuawa... by Mari Ebersole | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Outreach
View Content Direct from Source by Big Island Video Newson Jul 30, 2024 at 5:59 pm photo of the temporary resting area for unsheltered individuals on Ponahawai Street STORY SUMMARY HILO, Hawaiʻi – The new site will only serve the former canal occupants who are... by Michaela Ikeuchi | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Outreach
View Content Direct from Source by Big Island Video Newson Jul 30, 2024 at 5:59 pm (BIVN) – The tents on Ponahawai Street in Downtown Hilo that are serving as a temporary “respite area” for houseless individuals are being dismantled and moved to Kuawa Street. The...