2nd Thursday is a monthly meeting of organizations providing services to the homeless community on the Wai`anae Coast. Their objectives are:
§ Network and share information on services available for Wai`anae Coast residents and residents of Wai`anae Coast emergency and transitional shelters.
§ Develop a continuum of services for people accessing shelter services and other help by coordinating and collaborating among ourselves.
§ Discuss policy issues affecting health and human services on the Wai`anae Coast with an emphasis on housing and shelter issues.
The 2nd Thursday meeting in February is scheduled for February 12 at the Ulu Ke Kukui Dining Room. It is a brown-bag meeting (bring your own) or you can purchase bentos and drinks at the site for $6.00. (You must let then know in advance if you want to order food). Below is the agenda for this meeting:
11:30am
Welcome, Pule Wehe and Introductions
o Fred Saunders
Service Provider Show-n-Tell
o Alu Like Financial Literacy Program (Greg Fields)
o Work Links Programs for the Homeless (Joyce Suckoll)
Discussion on Building our Continuum
o Process for Entry into the Shelter System (Kanani Bulowan)
Discussion on Housing and Human Services Policies
o Transfer of Hawai`i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to DHS
o Supportive Housing
Announcements, Discussion on next Meeting
1pm Pau
There will have a table available if anyone wants to bring materials or program literature to distribute. Share this invitation with anyone else you feel would benefit.
Call 696-1217 for any questions.
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