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Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | Sunday, October 12th | 11am - 4pm @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa
Department of Human Services (DHS) Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Housing Specialist training at the GEM office this week. #maui #lahaina #firerecovery
The State of Hawaii’s Disaster Case Management Program’s day of remembrance for the 2-yr anniversary of the Maui wildfires. The DCMP made 102 leis to honor the 102 lives lost in the fires and placed the leis at the Teardrop of Lahaina memorial. #maui #lahaina #fire #recovery
GEM Hawaii-Pacific team. Increasing our case workers by more than 100%. St Vincent de Paul doing the new hire State of Hawaii DCM Program training at GEM today.
The Maui Relief TANF Program, administered by @mauieconomicopportunity (MEO) and @globalempowermentmissionhawaii provides short-term and long-term support to families with children whose income is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level and who were directly or indirectly affected by the wildfires.
While the program offers a range of benefits, housing support is only available to families who suffered property loss. Support is temporary and limited to eight months plus security deposit. Benefits are only available to families with dependents. Scan the QR code above to apply today! To learn more about our work in Hawaii visit the link in our bio, or: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/maui-wildfires/ #maui #wildfires #disasterrecovery #GEM #MEO
Our GEM Hawaii team has been working diligently to place over 300 families back into intermediate housing solutions. There’s still so much to do. This program is in partnership with the State of Hawai’i and DHS. #maui
📍Kaanapali, Maui📍
🌟 Today marks a significant milestone for the community of Lahaina! We`re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Sacred Hearts School of Lahaina at its temporary campus in Kaanapali. 🏫 This new beginning is a testament to the resilience and spirit of the Lahaina community. Together, we continue to rebuild and grow stronger. 💪❤️
Mahalo to the following individuals and groups:
Ed Freedman (Founder, Stable Roads Foundation)
Michael Capponi (Founder, Global Empowerment Mission)
Filomena Binaua (pianist)
Sacred Hearts School Hawaiian Studies and Hula Club
Kehauanani Kaauwai and Charlene Ako
Dr. Patty Wurst (Emcee and 8th-grade teacher at Sacred Hearts)
Father Kuriakose Nadooparambil (Pastor, Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, and Sacred Hearts Mission Church)
Monsignor Terry Watanabe (Pastor, St Anthony Padua Church and Vicar of Maui)
Father Peter Laupapa Tauf AʻAsau (Parchial Victor, Maria Lanakila Catholic Church)
Father Ken Deasy (Father Kenʻs Vineyard and Sacred Hearts School Advisory Board)
Tonata Lolesio (Principal, Sacred Hearts School)
Michael and Chuen Yee (Managing Partner, MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design)
Rodger & Lisa May (Owner, Pineapple Properties)
Native Hawaiian Practitioner Joshua Kapika (Knights of Columbus and EPIC Ministry)
Dr. Llewellyn Young (Hawaii Catholic Schools)
Ola Maui (Consulting Company)
#SacredHeartsSchool #LahainaStrong #CommunityRebuild #Maui #Kaanapali #NewBeginnings #LahainaMaui #MauiStrong #keikiokaaina #Keikiof Lahaina #Lahainaforever #Studentsoflahaina
Repost @globalempowermentmission April 11 2024
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Maui Fires GEM Mid-Long Term Recovery Update.
This video showcases the construction progress of the new school that GEM Hawaii in partnership with @stableroadfoundation is building and co-funding for Sacred Hearts School is Lahaina, Maui.
In addition, GEM Hawaii has already processed 152 Households (413 individuals) for 6-12 month @airbnb stays. This is through the @govhawaii DHS Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
We have also distributed over 36,000 of our Family Necessities Kits in partnership with @mauifoodbank and @countyofmaui. #maui #hawaii @edfreedman @handlerrich @jefferies @kainoagram @globalempowermentmission #mauifires #bstrong #nicole&davidtepper
Repost @globalempowermentmission March 23 2024
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The GEM Hawaii branch works closely with the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services to support their Rental Assistance Program (RAP). This program provides housing support for survivors who are not eligible for FEMA assistance.
DHS’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP), works to financially secure housing for up to 12 months for eligible households.
To date, our portion of the rental assistance program has housed 121 households or 334 individuals for one year.
If you have a house you’d like to enter into the program, please apply at www.helpingmaui.org and select to apply for GEM. @globalempowermentmission @govhawaii @countyofmaui #maui #hawaii #gemmissions
Repost @globalempowermentmission February 9 2024
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MAUI FIRES 6 month Update on @globalempowermentmission Hawaii’s efforts. Our teams have worked tirelessly on these programs. All this work is only possible due to our Smart Partnership Model. Together, We are Always Stronger
•Short Term Cash Program:
$478,900 in Bstrong cash cards distributed.
•Short Term Housing Program:
2.3 M in Airbnb stays within the first two weeks. One month after the fire, GEM partnered with The State of Hawaii and airbnb.org to renew Airbnb bookings for an additional 412 individuals.
•Aid Distributions:
30,000 + Family Necessities Kits distributed from our Westside Distribution Center and $3.1M in aid.
•Tool Program:
134,000 in tools purchased and donated to 94 tradesmen.
•Rent Abatement Program:
270,000 in checks issued to landlords to house 109 displaced families.
•RAP Program:
GEM Hawaii partnered with The Hawaii Department of Human Services in their Rental Assistance Program (RAP). RAP is designed to assist FEMA-ineligible survivors as they exit shelters and move into more stable long-term housing. Our RAP team has processed over $6M in long-term Airbnb bookings.
•School Rebuild Program:
Broke ground on the temporary location for Sacred Hearts School in Kaanapali. This project is a partnership with Stable Road Foundation and The Catholic Diocese. The school will provide a safe learning environment for almost 200 K-12 students.
•Housing:
GEM Hawaii is also working to create new housing inventory in partnership with the State of Hawaii. These community developments will offer both traditional and modern long-term housing options for survivors. GEM has 110 units en route and scheduled to land on Maui in early Spring.
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Special thank you to @bethennyfrankel @handlerrich @jefferies David & Nicole Tepper, @countyofmaui @govhawaii @stableroadfoundation @mauibrewingco @kalanimiller @mauigarret @sailtrilogy @mikoh @livingearthsystems @edfreedman @good360usa #DepartmentofHumanServices #bstrong #maui #hawaii #mauifires #lahaina #kula #fires
Repost @globalempowermentmission December 5 2023
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GEM Hawaii has partnered with Hawaii Department of Human Services and Airbnb to implement a new rental assistance program for survivors of the Maui Wildfires. The program is designed to help survivors who are not eligible to receive benefits from FEMA. There are still over 5000 survivors currently housed in hotel rooms that are in need of long-term stable housing. This $2.5M program is funded by the State of Hawaii and will offer immediate housing solutions by tapping into the short-term rental market for long-term stays. #GEM #Bstrong #GEMHawaii #maui #lahaina #wildfires @airbnb
Summary Stats
Rental Assistance Program for FEMA-Ineligible
Phase 1: Immediate Response
Our GEM BStrong team is on the ground now in Maui, Hawaii, assisting those who have been severely affected by the wildfires. Our immediate assistance will come in the form of our BStrong cash cards, which offer survivors the flexibility of purchasing whatever supplies they need most. We will also be offering Airbnb Short-term accommodation assistance, Long-term housing solutions, Rebuilding projects, and Contractor tool purchasing assistance to those who’s homes have been severely damaged or completely destroyed in the fires. We will also be offering support for pets affected. Our team will be on the ground indefinitely, ensuring that those on Maui will be given as much long-term support as needed.
GEM will now be operating from our new Maui office, which is open to assist with long-term housing applications, our BStrong cash assistance cards, and other aid.
Long-term Housing Solutions
GEM is presently offering longer-term housing assistance to those who have been displaced by the Lahaina fires. In this program, we are helping to alleviate housing costs to families having to move into new spaces. We will also supply these homes with basic first needs, within our GEM Welcome Home Kits.
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