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2 HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK AUGUST 18, 2021
Hawaii County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
“If your household income has been negatively impacted due to COVID19, apply for the Hawaii County Emergency Rental Assistance Program”
WHERE TO APPLY
Instructions. Check if your household earns less than the annual maximum income amount based on the number
of persons in your home. If yes, choose 1 nonprofit partner below to apply for a rent and utility assistance grant. You are encouraged to apply online for faster processing. Applications are available by phone and in-person for those without access to a computer or internet. IMPORTANT: You MUST be a renter to apply. Homeowners are NOT eligible for this program.
Maximum Income Threshold
1 Person
2 Persons
3 Persons
4 Persons
5 Persons
6 Persons
7 Persons
8 Persons
$47,950
$54,800
$61,650
$68,500
$74,000
$79,500
$84,950
$90,450
*Add $5,500 for each additional household member above 8 persons
Visit our website:
www.HawaiiCountyERAP.org
Hawaii First Federal Credit Union
1221 Kilauea Avenue, Suite 150, Hilo, HI 96720 www.hawaiifirstfcu.com
808.933.6600 empower@hawaiifirstfcu.com
HOPE Services Hawaii
357 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 www.hopeserviceshawaii.org
808.935.3050 ERAP@hopeserviceshawaii.org
Neighborhood Place of Puna
16-105 Opukahaia Street, Keaau, HI 96749 www.neighborhoodplace.org
808-965-5550 ERAP@neighborhoodplace.org
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island
73-4161 Uluwini Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 www.habitathawaiiisland.org/
808.843.0071 rmap@habitathawaiiisland.org
Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council
47 Rainbow Drive, Hilo, HI 96720 www.hceoc.net
808.932.2714 ERAP@hceoc.net
The Salvation Army
219 Ponahawai Street, Hilo, HI 97620 Hawaii.salvationarmy.org
808.935.1277 Hilo.ERAP@usw.salvationarmy.org
Lately, I’ve been sharing a lot of clothes with my mom. But, let me clarify the term “sharing,” as she’s a dedicated front-to-back MidWeek reader, who loves Ron Nagasawa’s column. (I’m kind of sure she loves my column, too. Or, at least I know she reads it so I have to be truthful.)
this multicolored flowy top with light blue, teals, yel- lows, greens and a touch of salmon (see photo). She bought it for her- self on a trip to Seattle a few years ago, but I’ ve worn it more within the past month than she has, well, ever.
When I say sharing, I mean I find these real- ly retro-looking pieces made with great mate- rial — I’m talking 100% breathable polyester — in pops of color and cool patterns that are lacking in my own closet ... and then I bor- row (take) them. I’ m unintentionally trying her wardrobe, and I love it.
I’ve commandeered one of her Tommy Bahama tops, and we recently found a stash
My favorite shirt in recent weeks has been
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Book Pick Of The Week
Assistance Dogs of Hawai‘i has seen dozens of canines go through its service animal program since its inception in 2000. The Maui-based organization trains dogs who help people with disabilities and special needs, and its executive director and co-founder Maureen “Mo” Maurer published a book telling the stories of these amazing dogs and the work they do for the people of Hawai‘i. In Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs (which came out last month), Maurer shares about everything from the puppies visiting patients in the hospital to the service dogs that help people live their daily lives. And, fun fact, gracing the cover is the nonprofit’s “wonder dog,” Tucker, a golden retriever who
served Hawai‘i’s keiki for a decade at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for
Women & Children. Learn more at assistancedogshawaii.org. Find
Wonder Dogs online and where books are sold.
Author J.H. James recently came out with I’m Third (find it on Amazon), which shares the secrets to success he’s accumulated during his decadeslong career as a motivational speaker, personal development coach and a corporate strategic planning consultant. Chapters focus on individual themes — like trust, procrastination, leadership, mental muscle and more — and share quotes from celebrities, notable professionals and his own experiences related
to the topic. “The premise of the book is that true success is a product of helping others to succeed,” shares James, who is CEO of local company James Consulting LLC.
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). Answers are on page 7
RATING: SILVER
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