PLEASE NOTE: We are NOT accepting donations of household goods at this time.
We are in the process of getting our power meter repaired and other MUCH needed repairs after being flooded out. We will open as soon as work is finished. If you would like to help us with the funding our roof repair, please visit our "GIVING" page, Donations may be tax deductible. EIN# 80-0090166
Or Click Below To Donate Today!
CARES Act 2020
Enjoy this short video showcasing what Ho'omana does in our Kaua'i community. Enjoy
Mahalo to the County of Kaua'i for a CARES ACT Grant to move forward with Ho'omana Meals Kauai.
These funds will allow our nonprofit to feed 320 individuals dinner once a week for the next 5 months! We are so grateful to the federal government for making these funds available through the CARES ACT.
Ho'omana has been working with our partners, Regina L Floyd of Online Business Development, Kamealoha Patrick-Soloman Hanohano-Smith and Hanalei River Heritage Foundation, Passion Bakery Cafe, as well as Lydgate Lāhui - Kamalani Kai for the past 4 months gathering food and other resources for ohana sheltered in place.
CARES ACT funding is making it possible for us to fulfill our nonprofit mission to our community. Be sure to stay tuned here on our Facebook page, as well as our website https://www.hoomanainc.org for updates about Ho'omana Meals Kauai.
Once again, mahalo to the County of Kauai, for allowing us to the opportunity to continue service to community!
We look forward to working with our current partners and the larger community to bring to families sheltered in place at selected sites in East Kauai
Ho'omana Meals Kaua'i
Our store is still closed but we've been busy...
Our Mission
Ho'omana assists the emotionally, mentally, physically challenged and those with disabilities by partnering with them as they go after every opportunity to reach their maximum potential.
Ho'omana is derived from the Hawaiian word:
~ Ho'o-Causive prefix (one that produces a result.
~ Mana-Authority, power, might.
"TOGETHER "HO'OMANA" MEANS TO PLACE IN AUTHORITY OR EMPOWER!
Mentoring & Empowering Kaua'i Teens & Adults
Ho'omana's primary focus is using the Thrift Store as a "training site" for individuals in job-transferable skills that can be applied to future employment, life skills, financial literacy, and personal growth and development.
We also do outreach to the houseless and others in need to provide clothing, bedding, household items, as well as connections to much needed resources like bus pass, ID, Food Stamps, and more...
Adult Programs
Working with DHS's First-to-work program, Adult, Juvenile and Drug courts. TANF, Aiu Like and other community resources Ho'omana provides opportunities for constructive, meaningful work experiences and training.
Youth Programs
Ho'omana participants from Kapa'a and Kauai High schools become skilled in basic life and job skills. Developing a sense of being dependable, reliable and responsible members of their community
Serving the Houseless In Our Area
BASIC NEEDS OF HOUSELESS
On March11, 2020 - St Regis Hotel Princeville donate an amazing amount of sheets and towels to our store. We began sorting and handing out sheets and towels to those living outdoors.
St. Regis Hotel Princeville also donated a large amount of toiletries and bags and we were able to put together MANY bags to hand out during a cookout at Kamalani as well as to others in need during food service delivery.
HELPING PROVIDE THE BASIC NEED OF FOOD
As we found our store closed due to flooding, our work did not stop and Rowena took her outreach mobile and began networking with others to get food to the houseless and displaced families.
Rowena is seen here actually grilling the hotdogs served during 1 of 2 cookouts for those living at Kamalani Kai.
Be sure to visit our "Faces Of Success" and Testimonials page to hear first hand how Ho'omana has impacted the lives of so many people.
To stay up to date on what's happening at Ho'omana or have a question, be sure to Contact Us!
We Could Use Your Help!
Will You Partner With Us To Make A Difference In Our Community?
Please Support Our Efforts to Continue And Improve Our Life Skills Training For Those On Our Island Who Need it MOST! Your gifts & donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.
Every little bit helps! Mahalo for your support!
Ho'omana is a 501c3 non-profit; Federal ID No. 80-0090166
