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HAWAII EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE

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PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONTACT US:

DISCLAIMER

Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any  government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.

This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas affected by disasters. At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.

If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need.  They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.

Don’t have a land-line telephone???  Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.

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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.

OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

OFFICE CONTACT INFO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC., 201 STATION ROAD #258, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL:  ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

OFFICE NUMBER IS:  1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING

Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line, we cannot answer the other line.  There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.

THANK YOU!!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DISASTER RELATED MATERIALS ARE NOW LOCATED ON OUR “HAWAII EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE” PAGE!

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Photo: Eva Parker Woods Cottage | Ethan Tweedie Inset Photo: Danny Akaka | Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Since opening in 1983, Mauna Lani Resort has been at the forefront of preserving Hawaiʻi’s culture and history and for the past 43 years, Danny “Kaniela” Akaka has been a leader in this commitment—serving first as a Hawaiian Historian, then as Director of Cultural Affairs, and now as Kahu Hānai of the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection’s Living Culture Department. Photo: Danny and Anna Akaka His deep spiritual connection to the land and history of Kalāhuipuaʻa—the ancestral name for the area now known as Mauna Lani—took root in the early 1970s, well before coastal development transformed the region and before the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway existed. During that time, he and Anna Lui-Kwan, now his wife, came to the Kohala Coast to gather oral histories from local families and became immersed in Kalāhuipuaʻa’s spirit of place. Born and raised on Oʻahu, Kaniela was immersed in music and culture throughout his formative years. He is a skilled chanter, musician and singer and is a sought after kahu, performing blessings and other ceremonies around the world. In 1983, Kaniela was appointed Hawaiian Historian for the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, becoming the Kohala Coast’s first cultural ambassador at a resort. Read Full Story Upcoming Events April 5-11 April | Hilo MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL A week-long cultural event in Hilo that includes an invitational arts fair, cultural demonstrations, hula performances, and a parade that showcases the many cultures of Hawaiʻi. The highlight of the week is a world-renowned three-day hula competition featuring some of the best hālau (hula school) from Hawaiʻi and beyond. 19 April | 1p-6p | Kona KŌKUA KAILUA VILLAGE STROLL A great community event that transforms Ali’i Drive into a bustling pedestrian marketplace filled with local artisans, crafters, delicious island cuisine, and live entertainment. 23-25 April | Kohala Coast ANNUAL BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL An annual celebration of flavor, sustainability and community that leaves your senses smiling! Chocolate-themed culinary demonstrations for the home cook, cacao growing and processing seminars by industry experts, a farm tour and a festive evening gala with walkabout savory and sweet culinary booths, a towering chocolate fountain, entertainment, DJ dancing and a silent auction. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. May 1 May | Hilo HILO LEI DAY FESTIVAL May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i. Celebrate lei culture on May 1st in beautiful downtown Hilo, at Kalākaua Park, featuring live Hawaiian music, hula, lei making demonstrations and more! Please bring your own chairs, mats, and snacks. 2 May | 9a-2p | Kona KONA ORCHID SOCIETY MOTHER’S DAY SHOW & SALE The Kona Orchid Society Mother’s Day Show & Sale will take place inside and out of the Maka’eo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. The event includes a display of blooming orchids by club members (bring your camera!) and a sale presenting a wide selection of healthy plants from Hawai’i Island growers. Admission fee. 9 May | 9p-4p | Hilo HILO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Presented by the East Hawaiʻi Cacao Association, and featuring local cacao farmers, chocolate makers and chocolatiers. Farm tours will also be available (first come, first served). Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham. 17 May | 1p-6p | Kona KŌKUA KAILUA VILLAGE STROLL See April 19. 16-25 May | Honokaʻa WESTERN WEEK PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY A celebration of paniolo (Hawaiʻi’s cowboys/cowgirls) culture and heritage. The block party includes live music, a Western Week Talent Showdown (Saloon Girls, and Cowboys Got Talent), beer tents, vendors and more. 25 May | Memorial Day FREE ENTRANCE DAY TO THE NATIONAL PARKS Experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Memorial Day. TBA May or June | Kaʻū KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL An annual celebration of the Kaʻū coffee industry. Many Festival events, which will take place at various locations, are free, while others require a nominal fee and reservations. June Various | June KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION An annual holiday established in 1871 to honor Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810 and became Hawaiʻi’s first king. 11 June | 9a-4p | North Kohala Lei draping ceremony, floral parade, hoʻolauleʻa (music, food, hula). 6 June | 9a-3p | Kona Floral parade along Aliʻi Drive, followed by a hoʻolauleʻa at Huliheʻe Palace. 11 June | 9a-3p | Hilo Lei draping ceremony. Enjoy hula, music, arts and crafts, and food vendors. 14 June | 1p-6p | Kona KŌKUA KAILUA VILLAGE STROLL See April 19. 14 June | Flag Day FREE ENTRANCE TO THE NATIONAL PARKS TBA June | Hōnaunau (Kona) 65th ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL – PUʻUHONUA O HŌNAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Always a great way to spend a day, with hula presentations, weaving and carving demonstrations, canoe plant samples, cultural talks and much more! July 3-5 July | Independence Day Weekend FREE ENTRANCE TO THE NATIONAL PARKS 4 July | Waimea 62nd ANNUAL JULY 4th PARKER RANCH RODEO AND HORSE RACES The Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, a cornerstone of the ranch, hosts the annual 4th of July Rodeo, showcasing the skills and traditions of the paniolo. Event information is subject to change without notice. For a calendar of events, click here

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HAWAII FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:

PAGE LINK: https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/HI/

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KILAUEA LIGHTHOUSE, KAUAI
Perched at the northernmost tip of the Hawaiian Islands, the 52-foot Kilauea Lighthouse was
built in 1913 as a beacon for traveling ships. The view off the rugged northern coastline makes this the perfect vantage point for
photos. This is also the location of the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for Hawaii’s unique seabirds.

QUICK FACTS
Name:
Kilauea Lighthouse, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

What is it:
Beautiful views from Kauai’s northernmost tip. National Wildlife Refuge.

What to do:
Take panoramic photos off the northern Kauai coast

What to bring:
Camera

Directions:
Follow Kuhio Highway (HI-56) north from Lihue, turn right on Kolo Road, then turn left and take the Kilauea road to the gate of Kilauea
Point National Wildlife Refuge. Roughly a 45-minute drive from Lihue.

Admission:
Free

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