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families based on their vulnerability score. In October 2017, the County plans to implement its CES for singles and before the deadline of February 2018, the County will incorporate the CES for veterans, victims of domestic violence and youths. The County is the coordinator of the Ho`owaiwai Network, which is a network of community and government agencies who meet monthly to collaborate on various projects that help individuals and families attain economic self-sufficiency. The County has a contract with Hawaiian Community Assets which provides free financial literacy and education workshops at various locations on the island of Hawaii. In November 2016, the County and its partners hosted the Annual Homeless Luncheon & Resource Fair in Hilo, Pahoa and Kona. The event provided lunch and access to a multitude of resources and services available for the homeless and at-risk of homeless community. The event is always well attended. The annual event is in its planning stages for 2017. In September and October 2017, members of the Inter-Faith community are scheduled to hold the 2nd Annual Hawaii Island Inter-Faith Coalition on Family Homelessness Summit. The annual event will be held in Kona on September 27, 2017 and in Hilo on October 4, 2017. The annual event draws about 200 participants. The County continues to administer the Tenant Based Rental Assistance program. The TBRA program provides preference consideration for Section 8 program applicants who have an immediate need for housing and is connected to a service provider who confirms that the applicant meets one of the preference eligibility criteria. Rental assistance offered by the TBRA, when connected with other federal or state programs, can provide security deposit, utility deposit and rent for up to thirty (30) months. The County continues to support Resources Match - an online portal that connects individuals to an on-island resource. CAPER OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 20