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- EIN 99-0196090
- (808) 696-2655
- 86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd Waianae HI 96792-2730 USA
- asihawaii.org
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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Founded in 1974 as an intentional community, kahumana's mission is to co-create a healthy, inclusive and productive community with homeless families, people with disabilities and youth. It achieves this mission by integrating mutually supportive social services, housing and vocational training. Our social programs include: 1) transitional housing program in 128 units that serves over 1100 homeless individuals per year, including 556 children and 456 adults; 2) residential and day program for adults with developmental disabilities and autism; 3) infant / child / youth / teen programs through our day care, pre-school, kindergarten, after school tutoring and intersession camps; 4) farm. Culinary and hospitality vocational training on our organic farm, cafe, commercial kitchen and retreat center; 5) educational programs in farming, social work and holistic health through our tours, farm stays, camps and retreats.
Programs: Homeless housing and services: kahumana's 2 transitional shelters, ohana ola and ulu ke kukui sheltered over 1000 homeless adults and children in 124 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Rapid rehousing programs helped 96 at risk or homeless families keep their homes or get into long term permanent housing.
disability services: kahumana learning centers provide center based day programs for adults with developmental disabilities and autism. The waianae and kailua centers serve over 20 special needs adults. One on one community and home based personal assistance services are provided throughout oahu.
job training and placement: kahumana community center and kahumana works provide training and job placement for low income individuals, with a focus on those experiencing homelessness and disability. Training is offered in organic farming, food services, custodial and maintenance services, hospitality services and other trades. Kahumana trained and successfully placed 196 individuals into permanent employment.