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As Waikiki moves homeless out of tourist zones, some fear perpetual displacement

Posted On 2017-03-29

The homeless population has dropped by 83% over the past two years since a sit-lie ban went into effect, but some in Hawaii fear enforcement...

In The News

IHS offers to help new business neighbors deal with homeless

Posted On 2017-03-29

We first told you last week about the changes happening in Kalihi that would impact the homeless population in that area. On Sunday, we...

Programs

Specialty Shelters Create Tailored Solutions

Posted On 2017-03-24

Homeless shelters play a critical role in our emergency response system. More people are falling into homelessness after being discharged from hospitals and prisons,...

General

A Letter from our Director: Your Support Moves Us Forward

Posted On 2017-03-24

Despite the reminders of our homelessness crisis I see everyday as I drive to work, I remain optimistic that our community is turning the...

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Prompt homeless to get needed help

Posted On 2017-02-25

By Honolulu Star Advertiser Editorial Staff 

The city’s policy of “compassionate disruption” — clearing homeless people and their belongings from publi...

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Hawaii's largest hospital cracking under strain of homeless crisis

Posted On 2017-02-10

By Allyson Blair / Hawaii News Now

Life on the streets has taken a toll on Alberto Rodrigues.

For years,...

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Mayor backs Sit-Lie expansion into Iwilei, Kapalama

Posted On 2017-02-03

By Allyson Blair / Hawaii News Now

Over at N.T. Automotive, not much has changed since Hawaii News Now stopped by...

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Getting The Chronic Homeless Into Housing

Posted On 2017-01-31 A new push is underway to target the homeless people who are the hardest to convince that there’s a better life to be had.&n...

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Denby Fawcett: Homeless Keep Coming Back To Diamond Head

Posted On 2017-01-30

By Denby Fawcett / Civil Beat

The state plans a new sweep in February. Campers will be offered services most don't want, then...

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Denby Fawcett: I Helped Count The Homeless In Honolulu

Posted On 2017-01-25 Participating in the annual homeless survey was a bit intimidating and, ultimately, oddly relaxing. By Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat   Photography by...