HCAP Weekly May 4, 2020

May is Community Action Month
HCAP Rapid Re-housing Program Helps Couple Obtain Housing
Pearlside Church Provides Home-Made Face Masks to Kumuhonua Residents and Staff
HCAP Head Start Students Stay Busy with Home Learning Activities

May is Community Action Month

HCAP Rapid Re-housing Program Helps Couple Obtain Housing

Dennis and Camille had rented a home for many years, but were abruptly informed by the landlord that they needed to move out because the owners had decided to sell the property. Dennis and Camille were devastated, not knowing what the future held for them. When time came to move, Dennis and Camille found themselves having to live with family because they were unable to find a place to rent.  Not long after moving in, they felt they were becoming a burden to the family and decided to stay in their van at a beach in Waianae. Camille had quite a few health issues that landed her in the hospital several times while she was staying on the beach.  Her doctor became worried about her health, hesitant to release her until she had a permanent residence to go to. Camille decided to turn to her son for help and he was able to assist her with getting homeless outreach services. Camille and Dennis were contacted by Kealahou West Oahu and were referred to HCAP Rapid Re-housing for housing assistance. After several months of searching, HCAP RRH staff was able to assist Dennis and Camille in obtaining permanent, safe, and affordable housing. On April 7, Camille and Dennis, and the HCAP RRH staff were notified by Hale Mohalu that they had been accepted to move into a unit on April 13.

Pearlside Church Provides Home-Made Face Masks to Kumuhonua Residents and Staff

Pearlside Church has reached out to their seamstress members to assist in sewing face masks during the pandemic crisis.  They have donated thousands of masks to Hawaii’s first responders who sacrifice their lives to help those who have been impacted by COVID-19.  Kumuhonua has been blessed to receive masks from Pearlside faith-based members to ensure our residents are being taken care of during this time.  Kumuhonua residents and staff truly appreciate the community support and for thinking of them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kumuhonua staff remains positive as they continue to serve the needs of their residents, while also keeping them hopeful as we work together to get through these trying times.  Mahalo to Pearlside faith-based churches for their time and sacrifice without any expectation in return.

HCAP Head Start Students Stay Busy with Home Learning Activities

Following the City & County and state guidelines to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, all HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start families have been provided with activity packets through the mail and each child’s teacher keeps in close contact through telephone calls and/or email.

Sophia from Aiea II completed a successful scavenger hunt activity. She also played a game of Tic-Tac-Toe with her mom and did a coin rubbing activity.

Gabriel from Keiki Country I has been identifying and sounding out the alphabets. He also drew and shared his wish of having a pet hamster when he turns 10 years old.

Landen from Aiea Pre-Plus has been staying busy at home. He used his artistic skills to make a boat and a pair of binoculars. Landen also used paint to fill in the letters of his name and even helped to make his own pizza for lunch.