Childcare Resources

• Human Services Child Care Connection Hawaii (CCCH) Subsidy can subsidize childcare for families that qualify. See here for more details.
• YMCA offers K-6 childcare and distance learning support services to parents whose work requires them to be at their worksite at a cost of $320/week or $195/week, depending on the location.
• Kamaaina Kids offers K-5 childcare and distance learning support services to assist working parents at a cost of $320/week, with breakfast, lunch, and a snack provided.
• View the HCAN map below for other childcare sites open on Oahu

Home Education Resources

• Hawaii DOE offers some online resources and tools to help families support, navigate, and supplement distance learning.

• Hawaii Children's Action Network offers a list of activities for keiki as well as resources for parents and caregivers

• Tips on Working From Home with Children

Access the library online - audio books, e-books, digital magazines, and newspapers are available to access online for free with a valid library card

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act directs the Department of the Treasury to make a one-time direct payment to individuals to help them recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, available until October 15. Learn more here.

City and County COVID-19 Honolulu Hardship Relief Fund (HHRF) for relief payments of up to $2,000 per month per household, with up to $500 additional per month for childcare.

• Apply through one of the program's partners: Aloha United Way or Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

The Kahiau Community Assistance Program can provide Native Hawaiian residents up to $1500 in a one-time emergency hardship payment.

School Meals for Mililani Public School Students

• Starting Aug. 17th, Oahu public school cafeterias are serving only grab-and-go meals, and in-person dining is suspended.

• Specific details on school meal plans for the Fall will be shared with parents directly by each school.

Food Support for Seniors (Kupuna)

• Lanakila Meals on Wheels, sign up by calling: (808) 356-8519

• Special Kupuna Shopping Hours: Foodland, Times Supermarket, Target

  • Costco Waipio: M-F from 9:00am – 10:00am (Guests will not be admitted)

  • Foodland Mililani: Tue, Thur, Sat from 6:00am – 7:00am

  • Safeway Mililani: Tue, Thur, Sun from 5:00am – 9:00am

  • Times Supermarket Mililani: Everyday from 5:00am – 7:00am

  • Target: Tue and Wed from 8:00am – 9:00am

Farmers’ Market at Mililani High School

• The Mililani Farmers Market remains open, Sundays from 8:00am – 11:00am. Please stay home if you’re feeling sick and adhere to social distancing rules, staying 6-feet away from others, sanitizing often, and wearing a face mask.

Food Support from Government Agencies

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Apply online here.

Free food assistance programs for food insecure children and families

• Last Tuesday of the month, 10:00am – 12:00pm, St. John Apostle Church.

• 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:00am – 11:00am, Pacific Islands Bible Church.

• Food finder can help direct you to food assistance programs quickly.

Restaurants for Takeout and Delivery

• View Food-A-Go-Go to find restaurants offering takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup and select "Central Oahu"

No-Cost and Pain-Free COVID-19 Testing

• The federal government along with the state and county governments have partnered to begin free surge testing beginning Aug. 26th and running until Sept. 9th. Make a reservation at www.doineedacovid19test.com.

No Co-Pays and Deductibles for COVID-19 Testing

• The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires health insurers to cover the COVID-19 diagnostic test at no cost to individuals. This means that individuals are not responsible for deductibles, coinsurance, or co-pays for a COVID-19 test or for the visit associated with receiving that test. Call your provider to determine if you need a COVID-19 test.

Mental Health Resources

• CDC: Managing Stress and How to Cope

• Suicide prevention life line. Call or chat

• Hawaii Crisis text line, text ALOHA to 741741

Support for Insured Individuals

• Information for AlohaCare members

• Information for HMSA members

• Information for Kaiser Permanente members

• Information for Ohana Health Plan members

• Information for UnitedHealthcare members

Support for Uninsured Individuals

• If you don't have health insurance, you can still call a primary care provider at your nearest health center or urgency care clinic to receive a test. You can also go to the ER, but please call ahead and receive instructions to avoid unnecessary exposure to the virus.

• If you lose your health care coverage, you can apply for Medicaid benefits online. Or by phone by calling: (808) 524-3370

Community health centers provide healthcare to all patients regardless of immigration status typically at a reduced cost or free of charge. Call to ask if they provide COVID-19 testing.

• Wahiawa Health Center, 302 California Ave, (808) 622-1619

• Waipahu Health Center, 94-428 Mokuola St, (808) 676-7233

For other testing sites, call 211.

Contact the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center with Legal Aid Society of Hawaii for legal assistance for immigrants.

Residential evictions in Hawaii have been halted until September 20

• The Hawaii State Courts moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent extends through September 20.

• View COVID-19 resources for tenants.

Assistance is available to delay mortgage payments for homeowners with a federally-backed mortgage. View more information here.

• If your loan is not federally-backed, contact Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, or call (808) 536-4302.

Federal Student Loan Relief

• The federal government has waived two months of payments and interest for many student loan borrowers. You must contact your loan servicer by Sept. 30th to request a waiver and to make sure that your loan is eligible. For details, please see studentaid.gov.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HILEAP) is available to low-income residents or households impacted by COVID-19 for energy costs relief, or for restoring or preventing the termination of electricity or gas power in a residence.

Utilities will not be shut off during this outbreak. Hawaiian Electric, Hawaii Gas, Board of Water Supply, and Spectrum will not terminate service for those unable to pay their bills.

Our Kupuna: volunteer (groceries, prescriptions) and sponsor a kupuna or request for assistance

Lanakila Meals on Wheels, sign up by calling: (808) 356-8519

Special Kupuna Shopping Hours: Costco, Foodland, Safeway, Times Supermarket, Target

• Costco Waipio: M-F from 9:00am – 10:00am (Guests will not be admitted)

• Foodland Mililani: Tue, Thur, Sat from 6:00am – 7:00am

• Safeway Mililani: Tue, Thur, Sun from 5:00am – 9:00am

• Times Supermarket Mililani: Everyday from 5:00am – 7:00am

• Target: Tue and Wed from 8:00am – 9:00am

Free PPE resources

• HEMA's PPE website can supply small businesses and non-profits with free personal protective equipment to help businesses operate safely. Visit this page to learn more and apply.

Financial Support, Loans, and Application Assistance

• Federal Reserve's Mainstreet Lending Program provides financial lending support for small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits. View eligibility and listing of local lenders here.

• SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) provides low-interest financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofits experiencing a loss of revenue due to COVID-19. [V]iew eligibility and application forms here](https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loans).

• SBA's Express Bridge Loans provide small businesses and non-profits with an existing relationship with an SBA Express Lender up to $25,000 in a term loan, or as a loan to fulfill immediate and urgent needs while applying for the SBA's EIDL. Learn more here.

• The Hawaii Small Business Development Center can help small businesses and non-profits navigate the SBA’s COVID-19 relief programs and their applications.

• List of City Facilities that are open and closed

No-Cost and Pain-Free COVID-19 Testing

• The federal government along with the state and county governments have partnered to begin free surge testing beginning Aug. 26th and running until Sept. 9th. No doctor’s order needed. Make a reservation at www.doineedacovid19test.com.

Call your healthcare provider to determine if you need to get a test and where to get one.

If you do not have a primary care physician, call the Hawaii Pacific Health COVID-19 Virtual Clinic to be evaluated by a care provider who can order a COVID-19 test: 808-462-5430.

Drive-Thru testing sites: Call Premier Medical Group Hawaii at (808) 304-8816 or (808) 367-6020, and Kalihi Kai Urgent Care (808) 843-2273.

Queens COVID testing Hotline: (808) 691-2619

Worker Support from Government Agencies

• State of Hawaii Unemployment Insurance [Eligibility requirements]

  • State of Hawaii video on how to apply

• Paycheck Protection Program: Forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis

Worker Support from Organizations

• HANO: Resources for nonprofits, including how to work remotely

• Community Resilience Hui: A Facebook group to share resources and stories

• E Ola Mau: A Facebook group for community members to ask for and receive assistance