Community Resources
Lala Storm Info and Resources
Information and support for Hawaiʻi Island households impacted by Lala, including a request for assistance form, preparedness checklists, emergency shelter locations, and recovery resources for cleanup, insurance claims, and food replacement.
Lala Storm Info and ResourcesResources to Get Prepared
A resource page for Hawaiʻi Island residents with preparedness checklists, emergency shelter locations, and a household preparedness guide covering hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, wildfires, and other hazards.
Get PreparedResource Directory
24 PetWatch
When you create an account, you’re connecting your contact information to your pet’s microchip. So, if your pet ever goes missing and is found, theyʻll be able to contact you.
Hawaiʻi Literacy
Adult Literacy, Bookmobile, English Language Learner, Family Literacy Libraries, and Digital Literacy
Family Support Services
Prenatal to 3YO, nutrition and family court services.
Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance ʻOhana - HAKA
Hawai’i Animal Kuleana Alliance is the premier disaster and emergency rescue organization of Hawaiʻi Island.
Goodwill Industries of Hawaiʻi, Inc.
Provides job readiness training, job developing, job placement, and retention services for participants and employers
Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society Pet Pantry
Community Pet Pantry operates as first come, first served. The Community Pet Pantry takes place at the Keaʻau Shelter every Friday from 2:30-3:30pm. For Community Pet Pantry in Kona, visit the Animal Community Center in Hōlualoa any time on Fridays-Tuesdays from 10am-3pm.
Aloha United Way 211
From "hello" to help. We've got you covered with over 4,000 local resources. AUW 2-1-1 is Hawaiʻi's only statewide helpline connecting you with resources you need.
Koʻolau Household Preparedness Guide
Household preparedness guide for Koʻolau residents.
Community Health Worker
Certificate of Competence - UH Kapiʻolani Community College offering online courses
Vibrant Hawaiʻi ʻOhana Dwelling Handbook
A How-to Guide to Building an ʻOhana Dwelling Unit
Hawaiʻi Parents
Strengthening families by providing resources, skills, support and advocacy to create a cycle of positive parenting.
Disaster Mind
Disaster Mind is an educational game that teaches high school students how to stay calm and make solid decisions during a disaster.
Homes For Kohala
Provide housing opportunities for Kohala residents and their children and grandchildren
Kōkua Healthcare
From personal care and homemaker services to companionship care, Kōkua Healthcare is dedicated to providing the highest quality service for our kupuna.
INPEACE Keiki Steps
A Hawaiian Culture-Based Family-Child Interactive Learning Preschool
Medical Financial Assistance
Provides temporary financial assistance to help qualified patients pay for health care based on their financial need.
American Red Cross: Pet First Aid App
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app is the perfect on-the-go reference guide for pet owners to have on their smartphones. Be prepared to deliver fast and effective care for cats and dogs, along with several other features!
Ready.gov
Ready.gov is the place to go for easy access to disaster preparedness resources for every situation. From building a kit to preparedness tips for every kind of disaster.
Special Parent Information Network Hawaiʻi
Resources, support and information for families with children with disabilities.
Keiki Summer Program
Hip Hop dance class, fitness games, sports, yoga, painting, crafting and more!
Parent Brochure for Body Safety
What parents and guardians need to know about child sexual abuse.
Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf and Blind
HSDB is an ASL-English bilingual school, where students learn to be competent in both ASL and English.
Project Dana
Caregiver support from free visitation, transportation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping by volunteers.
Hoʻāmana Homeowner Assistance Program
In order to promote housing stability and prevent lease cancellation, Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) provides financial assistance in the State of Hawai‘i to lessees who reside on Hawaiian Home Lands.
DA BUX Access Card
If you use Hawaiʻi SNAP - EBT, you can sign up and receive 50% off local produce at grocery stores and food hubs!
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center
Offers FREE business advisory services and government contracting advice!
Aloha Independent Living
AILH provides independent living services and programs for individuals with disabilities on the Big Island
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services to pregnant individuals, new moms, infants, and kids under 5. Dads, grandparents, and other caregivers can apply for WIC for children in their care.
Hawaiʻi Cares 988
Hawaiʻi Cares 988 is a 24/7, free support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance use.
📞 988
Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center
Address all disabilities and have an abundance of resources for financial assistance, organizations that provide specific services to people with disabilities, support groups, etc.
Free Kūpuna Meals
Hawaiʻi County Elderly Nutrition Program
Mental Health Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hawai'i
Starting a Food Business in Hawai'i County
Food business requirement checklist with all the dos and don'ts of starting a food business in Hawai'i County
State Health Insurance Assistance Program Hawaiʻi
Provides free, personalized, one-on-one Medicare counseling to help answer all your Medicare questions.
Hawaiʻi Tutoring for K-12
HawaiiKidsCAN and Air-Tutors offer virtual tutoring for students in Hawaiʻi
Kuʻikahi Mediation Center
Resources and mediation services for landlords and tenants.
Struggling to Get Groceries?
Our Kūpuna (OK) can match you with a volunteer who will shop for you every 2 weeks!
Know of a resource we should add? Email contact@vibranthawaii.org.