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Hawaii First Community Resource Center understands how difficult it is to thrive in such tough economic times. Although there are many different available resources out there, many find the distance and process of obtaining these resources is sometimes all to overwhelming and defeating.
With a driving distance for some of more than 100 miles to obtain resources, Hawaii First is providing a collaborative approach to bringing these vital services directly to the community at one common location, with one common time and one common purpose, all of us coming together to improve the lives of those around us who need it most.
With the support of OHA and various Hawaii organizations and agencies, Hawaii First FCU will host the first-ever Hawaii First Community Resource Expo at 3-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at the Waimea Shopping Center (KTA).
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono is expected to be in attendance beginning at 3 p.m.
The Hawaii First Community Resource Expo is a free event for all of Hawaii County, bringing together more than 25 agencies and organizations in one common location, with applications, information and live assistance for people of all walks of life.
A few of the services to be provided include free resume assistance, professional dress to impress makeovers and various immediate needs toiletries and items, nail art, makeup application, acupuncture, prescreening & application assistance for S.N.A.P. benefits (E.B.T.), rental assistance programs, Section 8 assistance, low interest loans for home repair, blood pressure readings, keiki and senior identification cards, keiki face painting and temp tatoo’s, financial services opportunities, legal assistance, scholarship information, employment assistance, childcare assistance and so much more.
Participating organizations and agencies include: Hawaii First FCU, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, KTA Superstores, Mamas House Thrift Store, Office For Social Ministry, County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development, Family Support Services of West Hawaii, Legal Aid Society, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii County Fire Department, Hawaii County Police Department, State of Hawaii Veterans Affairs, American Cancer Society, Hamakua Health Center, North Hawaii Community Hospital, Child Care Connection (Arbor), Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii, Punana Leo O Waimea, County of Hawaii, Waimea Community Association, various local representatives, amongst many others.
In addition, as Jan. 28 also marks National EITC Day (Earned Income Tax Credit), Hawaii First will be providing free income tax preparation for qualified participants through VITA based on appointment and/or availability.
Hawaii First is also humbly seeking tax deductible raffle donations, and volunteers for this exciting event.
For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to make a donation, contact the Hawaii First Community Resource Center at 808-885-6600.
Hawaii First Federal Credit Union (HFFCU) is a not for profit, community-based, low income designated federal credit union, which was organized in 1956.
For further information, contact Alycia Juvik, Community Development Director at 808-885-6600 or alycia@hawaiifirstfcu.com
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