HCAP WEEKLY August 14, 2023

HCAP Opens Kalaeloa District Service Center

The Honolulu Community Action Program celebrates the official opening of the Kalaeloa District Service Center, located at Kalaeloa, Barbers Point. The Kalaeloa District Service Center aims to serve those in the Ewa Beach region and is strategically located within the same facility as HCAP’s Kumuhonua Transitional Living Center (KTLC). KTLC participants and community members alike are able to visit the Kalaeloa District Service Center to receive personalized case management, support services, and information on the wraparound opportunities that HCAP offers to assist individuals and families towards greater self-sufficiency.

HCAP extends a warm welcome to Nola Gasper as the Kalaeloa District Specialist. Nola was born and raised here on Oʻahu. She has had extensive experience in the clerical and customer service field but made the decision at the age of 39 to go back to school to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science Human Services. She is currently enrolled at the Honolulu Community College and aims to continue her education in hopes of one day obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in social work. Nola states that she chose this profession because she has been on the other side, having to overcome homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and various other social issues herself.

Nola shared, “It is not only very important to me to have found a career that feeds my spirit and that I am very passionate about, but also affords me the opportunity to give back to my community and the people of Hawai’i. I am super grateful for HCAP and look forward to being part of a great team that helps to advocate for change and make a difference in the lives of so many people.”

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HCAP Staff Share Resources at Hauʻula Elementary School Orientation

HCAP’s Windward District Service Center staff and Hā Initiative STEM After School Program staff were invited to attend Hau’ula Elementary School’s two-day parent/student orientation this past week. As a community resource, HCAP staff was able to share extensive information regarding the different programs that HCAP has to offer. Staff shared information regarding the Nā Lima Hana Employment Core Services Program, the Weatherization Program, and the Hā Initiative STEM Creative After School Program.

Program staff also promoted the Head Start & Early Head Start Programs and passed out program and application information to all who were interested in free preschool. All of the students and parents that stopped by the table were delighted to hear from Jake and Alaka’i about the after-school STEM program with one of the classrooms located in Hau’ula and took notice of all the great lessons and activities they offer.   

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Leahi Staff Congratulates Client on 90 Days of Employment

Kaleo, a client at HCAP’s Leahi District Service Center, recently achieved 90 days of employment through participating in the Nā Lima Hana Employment Core Services. Originally, a Salvation Army Ke Ola Pono Women’s Way Program participant, Kaleo was referred to HCAP’s Nā Lima Hana program for job-seeking and initial employment support. HCAP’s Leahi District Service Center assisted her in getting a bus pass, interview training, and suit-fitting through a collaboration with YWCA’s Dress for Success Program.

The Leahi staff continuously consulted and coached Kaleo through pre-employment and job placement. Kaleo currently works at Ohana Transport Group, LLC as a Driver. HCAP Leahi congratulates Kaleo on her achievements and wishes her well in her future endeavors!

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