Kona Low Flood Recovery
I Ola Relief Fund Administered by Hawaiian Council
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees has approved the activation of disaster aid funds to support Native Hawaiian households and communities impacted by the recent devastating floods and rains across the state. Funds will be distributed through the I Ola program, administered by Hawaiian Council.
Click For More Information & How To Apply
Beginning Saturday, May 16, at 9:00 a.m., applications may be submitted online or in person.
Online: kakoomai.org/oha
In-person application assistance will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
O’ahu
- Waialua Recovery Center, Haleʻiwa
- Hawaiian Council Headquarters, Kapolei
Maui
- Lahaina Resource Center, Lahaina Gateway
- Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center, Maui Mall Marketplace
Moloka’i
- Molokaʻi Cares, 55 Makaena Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Applicants are encouraged to gather documentation related to residency, property occupancy, and storm-related damage before applications open. Assistance will be available for individuals needing help completing applications.
INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
Community members are encouraged to attend one of the following virtual informational sessions to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process:
- Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81978211696
OHA’s partnership with the Hawaiian Council helps to ensure that assistance reaches communities quickly and effectively.
For more information and to apply beginning May 16, visit kakoomai.org/oha.
Waialua Recovery Center
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, in partnership with Hawaiian Council, has opened the Waialua Recovery Center to serve as a one-stop hub for recovery services.
What you can get help with:
- Financial assistance programs
- Insurance questions and claims support
- FEMA (subject to availability) and temporary housing applications
- Legal services
- Permitting and rebuilding guidance
- Disaster case management
- Community resource navigators will be on site to work with you one on one and connect you to the support that best fits your needs.
Who will be there:
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs – Access to Hawaiian Registry Program
- Hawaiian Council – Community Navigators, Financial Assistance, HUD Counseling
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi – Disaster Case Management
- Keiki O Ka ʻĀina – Access to Child Care Resources
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi – Flood-Related Legal Assistance
- Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation – Flood-Related Legal Assistance
- The Salvation Army – Community Navigators and Financial Assistance
- Social Security Administration – Social Security Card Replacement
When and where:
Hours of operation – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday
Location – 66-207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712 (Waialua Courthouse)
Contact information – Call 808-460-8698 or email [email protected]
Free parking behind the building. Walk-ins are welcome. We highly encourage to call ahead to make an appointment to help serve you more efficiently.
This location operates independently from the Waialua Community Assistance Center at Waialua District Park.
Mahiʻai Micro Fund
The Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program provides up to to $5,000 to Native Hawaiian verified Farm Businesses in need.
Hawaiian Registry Program
When applying for any of OHA’s disaster aid and grants, it is a requirement to be registered through OHA’s Hawaiian Registry Program. Get a head start and apply today.
How else can we kōkua?
For further assistance or if you have questions regarding Kona low relief support, call OHA’s main line at 808-594-1835, or click on the link below. Provide as much detail as possible so we can best assist you and your inquiry will be directed to a Beneficiary Services Agent (BSA) at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), who will follow up with you.
