Department of Community Services

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Department of
Community Services

Ka ʻOihana Lawelawe Kaiāulu

How do we improve the lives of those with economic challenges and special needs? What resources can we put in place to help the homeless, provide job training and serve the needs of our kupuna? Working with community partners, our goal is make life better for our diverse communities.

廣東話/广东话 Chinese: Cantonese
國語/普通话: Chinese: Mandarin
Kapasen Chuuk Chuukese
Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Hawaiian
Ilokano Ilocano
日本語 Japanese
한국어 Korean
Kajin Majôl Marshallese
Gagana Samoa Samoan
Español Spanish
Tagalog Tagalog
ภาษาไทย Thai
Tiếng Việt Vietnamese
Visayan Cebuano

中文 – CHINESE (Cantonese) : 您需要其它語言嗎？如有需要, 請致. 808-768-5705, 我們會提供免費翻譯服務 (Traditional)

中文 – CHINESE (Mandarin) : 您需要其它語言嗎？如有需要, 請致電. 808-768-5705, 我們會提供免費翻譯服 (Traditional)

KAPASEN CHUUK (CHUUKESE) : En mi niit alilis lon pwal eu kapas? Sipwe angei emon chon chiaku ngonuk ese kamo. Kokori 808-768-5705 omw kopwe ureni kich meni kapas ka ani.

ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI (HAWAIIAN) : Makemake `oe i kokua i pili kekahi `olelo o na `aina `e? Makemake la maua i ki`i `oe mea unuhi manuahi. E kelepona 808-768-5705 `oe ia la kaua a e ha`ina `oe ia la maua mea `olelo o na `aina `e.

ILOKANO (ILOCANO) : Masapulyo kadi ti tulong iti sabali a pagsasao? Ikkandakayo iti libre nga paraipatarus. Awaganyo ti 808-768-5705 tapno ibagayo kadakami no ania ti pagsasao nga ar-aramatenyo.

日本語 (JAPANESE) : 貴方は、他の言語に、助けを必要としていますか ? 私たちは、貴方のために、無料で 通訳を用意で きます。電話番号の 808-768-5705 に、電話して、私たちに貴方の話されている言語を申し出てください。

한국어 (KOREAN) : 다른언어로 도움이 필요하십니까? 저희가 무료로 통역을 제공합니다. 808-768-5705 로 전화해서 사용하는 언어를 알려주십시요

KAJIN MAJÔL (MARSHALLESE) : Kwoj aikuij ke jiban kin juon bar kajin? Kim naj lewaj juon am dri ukok eo ejjelok wonen. Kirtok 808-768-5705 im kwalok non kim kajin ta eo kwo melele im kenono kake.

GAGANA SAMOA (SAMOAN) : E te mana’o mia se fesosoani i se isi gagana? Matou te fesosoani e ave atu fua se faaliliu upu mo oe. Vili mai i le numera lea 808-768-5705 pea e mana’o mia se fesosoani mo se faaliliu upu.

ESPAÑOL (SPANISH) : ¿Necesita ayuda en otro idioma? Nosotros le ayudaremos a conseguir un intérprete gratuito. Llame al 808-768-5705 y diganos que idioma habla.

TAGALOG (TAGALOG) : Kailangan ba ninyo ng tulong sa ibang lengguwahe? Ikukuha namin kayo ng libreng tagasalin. Tumawag sa 808-768-5705 para sabihin kung anong lengguwahe ang nais ninyong gamitin.

ภาษาไทย (THAI) : คุณต้องการความช่วยเหลือทางด้านภาษาหรือไม่ ทางเราจะจัดหาล่ามฟรีให้คุณ โทรที่เบอร์ 808-768-5705 และบอกเราว่าคุณพูดภาษาอะไร

TIẾNG VIỆT (VIETNAMESE) : Bạn có cần giúp đỡ bằng ngôn ngữ khác không ? Chúng tôi se yêu cầu một người thông dịch viên miễn phí cho bạn. Gọi 808-768-5705 nói cho chúng tôi biết bạn dùng ngôn ngữ nào.

VISAYAN (CEBUANO) : Gakinahanglan ka ba ug tabang sa imong pinulongan? Amo kang mahatagan ug libre nga maghuhubad. Tawag sa 808-768-5705 aron magpahibalo kung unsa ang imong sinulti-han.

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December 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - ʻAiea Library (ʻAiea Public Library)

December 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Nānākuli Library (Nānākuli Public Library)

December 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WorkHawaiʻi Satellite Services - Waimānalo Library (Waimānalo Public and School Library)

December 5, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
FY26 Grants In Aid Advisory Commission Meeting ()

December 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
R3 Resource Fair (International River of Life Christian Center)

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In the News

Picture from the Aala Respite press conference on 9/16/24

City, state unveil medical respite to provide care for the homeless

‘Beds of many flavors’: City unveils new bus aimed at curbing homelessness

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Waikiki Vista establishing itself as key housing solution

Actions on homeless are complaint-driven, city says

Actions on homeless are complaint-driven, city says

DCS Director Anton Krucky on the Mayor’s OneOahu Podcast.

To listen to the full episode or to leave a podcast question, visit https://www.oneoahu.org/podcast

WorkHawaii Success Stories

The Department of Community Services WorkHawaii Division works every day to support people who are looking to make changes in their lives, whether they are seeking to attain their GED, receive occupational training, or start a new career. Learn more about the WorkHawaii division. 

Meet Our Team

The Community Assistance Division provides housing programs to help low-income families on Oahu afford rents, maintain their owner-occupied units, and purchase housing units.  Learn more about the Community Assistance Division.
The Community Based Development Division (CBDD) works in partnership with the private for-profit and non-profit sectors and other government agencies to address affordable housing, special needs housing, and shelter and supportive services for people in need. Learn more about the Community Based Development Division.
The Elderly Affairs Division is the designated Area Agency on Aging in Honolulu and serves as the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Its objective is to develop a comprehensive and coordinated system of services to assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Learn more about the Eldery Affairs Division.

The Office of Grants Management is responsible for ensuring that the City issues grants to non-profits as mandated by ordinance and charter. This includes issuing the grant annual solicitation, contracting of awarded grants, and working with grantees to ensure timely reimbursement and satisfactory accomplishment of their grant’s goals. Learn more about the Office of Grants Management.

WorkHawai’i links individuals with the skills and talents that employers need to improve the quality of their workforce. WorkHawaii assist individuals and families with finding housing and guides them to employment opportunities that will lead to self-sufficiency. WorkHawaii helps young people identify their career interests and build a career pathway. Learn more about the WorkHawai’i Division.

The City’s Homeless Coordinator works closely with our partners at the local, state, and federal level to develop solutions to Honolulu’s homelessness crisis. Learn more about the Homeless Coordinator here. 

The Early Childhood Coordinator is committed to creating a strong infrastructure to support a coordinated system of early childhood care and learning that addresses equitable access to, and transitions between, high-quality programs and services for all young children and their families, to support their health, safety, and readiness for lifelong learning. Learn more about the Early Childhood Coordinator.

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中文 – CHINESE: Cantonese

您需要其它語言嗎？如有需要, 請致電
808-768-5705, 我們會提供免費翻譯服務 (Traditional)

您需要其它语言吗？如有需要,请致电
808-768-5705, 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

中文 – CHINESE: Mandarin

您需要其它語言嗎？如有需要, 請致電
808-768-5705, 我們會提供免費翻譯服 (Traditional)

您需要其它语言吗？如有需要,请致电
808-768-5705, 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

KAPASEN CHUUK: CHUUKESE

En mi niit alilis lon pwal eu kapas? Sipwe angei emon chon chiaku ngonuk ese kamo. Kokori 808-768-5705 omw kopwe ureni kich meni kapas ka ani.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI: HAWAIIAN

Makemake `oe i kokua i pili kekahi `olelo o na `aina `e? Makemake la maua i ki`i `oe mea unuhi manuahi. E kelepona 808-768-5705 `oe ia la kaua a e ha`ina `oe ia la maua mea `olelo o na `aina `e.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

ILOKANO: ILOCANO

Masapulyo kadi ti tulong iti sabali a pagsasao? Ikkandakayo iti libre nga paraipatarus. Awaganyo ti 808-768-5705 tapno ibagayo kadakami no ania ti pagsasao nga ar-aramatenyo.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

日本語 (JAPANESE)

貴方は、他の言語に、助けを必要としていますか ? 私たちは、貴方のために、無料で 通訳を用意で きます。電話番号の 808-768-5705 に、電話して、私たちに貴方の話されている言語を申し出てください。

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

한국어: KOREAN

다른언어로 도움이 필요하십니까? 저희가 무료로 통역을 제공합니다. 808-768-5705 로 전화해서 사용하는 언어를 알려주십시요

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

KAJIN MAJÔL: MARSHALLESE

 
Kwoj aikuij ke jiban kin juon bar kajin? Kim naj lewaj juon am dri ukok eo ejjelok wonen. Kirtok 808-768-5705 im kwalok non kim kajin ta eo kwo melele im kenono kake.
 

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

GAGANA SAMOA: SAMOAN

E te mana’o mia se fesosoani i se isi gagana? Matou te fesosoani e ave atu fua se faaliliu upu mo oe. Vili mai i le numera lea 808-768-5705 pea e mana’o mia se fesosoani mo se faaliliu upu.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

ESPAÑOL: SPANISH

¿Necesita ayuda en otro idioma? Nosotros le ayudaremos a conseguir un intérprete gratuito. Llame al 808-768-5705 y diganos que idioma habla.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

TAGALOG: TAGALOG

Kailangan ba ninyo ng tulong sa ibang lengguwahe? Ikukuha namin kayo ng libreng tagasalin. Tumawag sa 808-768-5705 para sabihin kung anong lengguwahe ang nais ninyong gamitin.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

ภาษาไทย: THAI

คุณต้องการความช่วยเหลือทางด้านภาษาหรือไม่ ทางเราจะจัดหาล่ามฟรีให้คุณ โทรที่เบอร์ 808-768-5705 และบอกเราว่าคุณพูดภาษาอะไร

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

TIẾNG VIỆT: VIETNAMESE

Bạn có cần giúp đỡ bằng ngôn ngữ khác không ? Chúng tôi se yêu cầu một người thông dịch viên miễn phí cho bạn. Gọi 808-768-5705 nói cho chúng tôi biết bạn dùng ngôn ngữ nào.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Close

VISAYAN: CEBUANO

Gakinahanglan ka ba ug tabang sa imong pinulongan? Amo kang mahatagan ug libre nga maghuhubad. Tawag sa (808-586-8877) aron magpahibalo kung unsa ang imong sinulti-han.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

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