West Hawai'i Emergency Housing Program

Referrals are conducted through outreach services and placed on a prioritization list.

We prioritize placement for shelter based on an assessment and length of homelessness.

We accept service/therapeutic animals into the shelter with proper documentation. One vehicle per participant will be allowed on property with up to date registration, safety check, and insurance in the name of the participant.

The Friendly Place

The Friendly Place welcomes people and families who are currently homeless or need assistance in the West Hawaiʻi area. This program is funded by the State Department of Human Services and the County of Hawaiʻi, Human Services Grant.

You do not need to be registered for:
  • meals (breakfast 9:00 am until pau; lunch 11:30 until pau)
  • laundry
  • showers
We provide registered clients with:
  • mail (9:00-10:00 am)
  • coin laundry (coins are not provided, detergent is) (8:30-11:00 am [last load in])
  • emergency services
  • phone for housing or job related calls
  • fax usage
  • case management
  • showers (8:30 am-noon)
  • lockers (when available)
To register, call 808-935-3050 and ask to speak with our Outreach team, or email info@hopeserviceshawaii.org with “Outreach” in the subject.

Both The West Hawai’i Emergency Housing Program and the Friendly Place are located on the same campus:

74-5593 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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