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Resources in Hawaii

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Free / Subsidized Childcare

Churches / Baby Closets

  • A Place for Women in Waipio

    Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling and community resources, plus a mobile clinic. Appointments required at the main center.

  • Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi — Mary Jane Home

    Maternity home for pregnant women at risk of homelessness, with counseling and classes in childbirth, infant care and life skills. Mary Jane Home: (808) 261-9776.

  • LIV Pregnancy & Women's Wellness

    Free pregnancy help on Hawaiʻi Island, with centers in Kailua-Kona, Hilo and Ocean View.

  • Pearson Place Pregnancy Resource Center

    Free pregnancy tests, ultrasound referrals, options information, material help and ongoing support since 1967.

  • The Salvation Army — Family Services Office (Honolulu)

    Financial help for families facing eviction, shut-off notices or other hardship, plus infant day care.

Clothing / Supplies

Domestic Violence

  • Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Find Help)

    Statewide

    24-hour domestic-violence hotlines and shelters on every island. In danger now? Call 911; the National DV Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

Potential Financial Assistance

  • Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi — Mary Jane Home

    Maternity home for pregnant women at risk of homelessness, with counseling and classes in childbirth, infant care and life skills. Mary Jane Home: (808) 261-9776.

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society (Hawaii)

    Volunteer help with housing costs and other basic needs. Leave a message; a volunteer calls back within a week.

  • The Salvation Army — Hawaiian & Pacific Islands

    Statewide

    Short-term rent and utility help, food, clothing and case management through its Community Assistance Center and Family Services Office.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

  • Hawaiʻi Foodbank

    Food through 200+ partner agencies on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi (interactive map), plus SNAP application help. Kauaʻi: (808) 482-2224.

  • Maui Food Bank

    Food distributions, mobile markets and senior pantries across Maui County. Call to confirm distributions.

  • The Food Basket (Hawaiʻi Island's Food Bank)

    Emergency food every weekday at its Hilo and Kona warehouses, open to everyone, plus partner pantries island-wide.

  • Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)

    Nationwide

    Enter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)

    Nationwide

    Connects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.

Health Assistance

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi — Mary Jane Home

    Maternity home for pregnant women at risk of homelessness, with counseling and classes in childbirth, infant care and life skills. Mary Jane Home: (808) 261-9776.

  • Family Promise of Hawaiʻi

    Emergency shelter and a day center for families with minor children, with case management and housing support.

  • Institute for Human Services (IHS)

    Emergency shelter for women and families with children (546 Kaʻaahi St.), meals and case management.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • Caterkids Hawaii

    Nonprofit that refurbishes recall-checked baby gear and kids' clothing, selling it at about half of retail and donating items in the community.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

Parenting Classes

Pregnancy Centers

Special Needs Assistance

Support for Fathers

Transportation

  • Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi — Mary Jane Home

    Maternity home for pregnant women at risk of homelessness, with counseling and classes in childbirth, infant care and life skills. Mary Jane Home: (808) 261-9776.

  • Med-QUEST rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Statewide

    Free rides to medically necessary appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your QUEST Integration health plan at least 48 hours ahead.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.