Honolulu announces opening of Section 8 wait list

 From the City and County website:

Opening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Wait List

The City and County of Honolulu’s Section 8 HCV Wait List will be open on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:45 a.m. to Friday, June 8, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.  For details, please read the Public Notice which was posted in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Reminder:  Please review the List of Information needed to fill-in the pre-application.  The link to the online pre-application is at https://tinyurl.com/oahuvoucherwl  It will be available only during the Wait List opening period.

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions.

Spread the word on SNAP benefits for kupuna

Do you know any food-insecure seniors? They may not know they could qualify for SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Let them know!

Kokua Council Windward Thursday, May 10th Program: "Cherish the Earth with Sierra Club"

Pohai Nani, Club Room, 2^nd Floor,
45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe

COMMUNITY WELCOME

Agenda:

11:30 (Optional) — Buffet Lunch in Dining Room, $11. Reservation and Information: Samuel Cox 779-3606, Richard Miller 254-1796 or Mary Piette 263-5956

12:30 Program: Kimiko Lahaela-Walter: "Cherish the Earth with Sierra Club"

Kimiko is the Conservation Program Coordinator for the Sierra Club of Hawaii.

The Sierra Club of Hawai'i is one of the oldest and most effective grassroots environmental organizations in the islands.  Founded in 1968, they currently have more than 16,000 members and supporters volunteering to help people better explore, enjoy, and protect Hawaiʻi's unique environment and wildlife. 

They inspire residents of all ages to get outdoors, experience our unique environment, and stand up for the things we all love about the Hawaiian Islands.

Not only does the Sierra Club advocate for sustainability, but they practice it through on-the-ground conservation. Their outings and service programs organize hundreds of volunteers each year to perform such tasks as native species planting, trail building, beach cleanups, and invasive species removal.

1:30 Adjourn

May 23, 2018–12th Annual “The Good, Bad and the Ugly” post-legislative forum

There is no regular meeting in May.

Instead:

Please join us for the 12th Annual Post Legislative Forum

"The Good, Bad, and the Ugly"

Sponsored by the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) and Kokua Council

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:30 am to noon at the State Capitol, Room 325

Cost: Free A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided. To reserve a space, please RSVP by calling 722-9937 or email: wongj060@hawaii.rr.com.

Invited legislators include:

Senator Ronald Koucbi, Senate President
Senator Michelle Kidani, Senate Vice President
Senator Rosalyn Baker, Commerce, Consumer
       Protection & Health Chair
Senator Josh Green, Human Services Chair
Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, Ways & Means Chair
Senator Will Espero, Housing Chair
Representative Scott Saiki, House Speaker
Representative Mark Nakashima, House Vice Speaker
Representative John Mizuno, Health & Human
        Services Chair
Representative Della Au Belatti, Majority Leader
Representative Sylvia Luke, Finance Chair
Representative Gregg Takayama, Kupuna Caucus Co-Chair

“Shining Light Awards” will be presented to individuals who have contributed to advancing issues in the Legislature and the community of senior advocates in the legislative process.
            

The Legislative Review is a forum to hear from legislators about how senior issues fared this session and to allow attendees to share issues and concerns that may be considered in the 2019 Legislative Session and beyond.