HCAP Weekly December 28, 2015

2015 A Year in Review

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

5,278 households received assistance for utility payments

Na Lima Hana Employment Core Services

294 unemployed or under-employed clients obtained a job

Income Tax Services

768 low-income people were assisted with free tax preparation services, which brought over $1.4 million dollars in refunds into the community

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

127 unemployed seniors aged 55 and older received meaningful part-time subsidized job training

HCAP Head Start

1,747 children ages 3-5 participated in Head Start pre-school activities to develop school readiness skills

The Hā Initiative: Creative STEM After-School Program

5 STEM Exploration Centers Provided after-school STEM programming to an average of 190 students per month

Ohana Produce

6,488 individuals were provided with food assistance

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

17 housing units were preserved or improved through weatherization services including home energy audits, conservation education, and installation of energy-efficient devices

Youth Services

31 Youth Services students received their Competency Based High School Diploma

Kumuhonua Transitional Living Center

187 homeless individuals, and individuals at-risk for homelessness received safe, affordable transitional housing and support services