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Ka Hale O Kawaiha
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77 P.O. Box 1976
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CHARITIES Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
of the biticese of Honolulu 882-7609 / Fax (808) 882-1636
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July 12, 2000
Dear Friends of Kawaihae Transitional Housing:
We are very happy to report to you that we have made great progress in the
Expansion Program which we began late last year.
As you will recall, we originally planned to erect three new units at an
estimated cost of $90,000. A review of the design stimulated us to consider the
economy of building two duplex units which would accomodate four families
instead of three. Additionally, these new units would be one-third larger than
our exisiting 12 x 16 foot units and so will be able to accomodate larger families
and provide a bit more privacy for the adults.
Subsequent studies indicated that we could do this for the same cost of three
individual units so this new plan was approved. As of today, Fred Yamashiro,
our Advocate and Contractor, is in the process of getting approvals, permits
and engaging contractors who are willing to donate their time and material to
the project. Fred expects to break ground sometime in late October and we hope
to have our first families in by Christmas.
Fundraising has continued and at this time we have in hand or pledged about
85% of the $90,000 estimated cost. We still have a few promises which have not
yet converted to pledges and hope that these and publicity from the
groudbreaking will put us over the top.
To all of us involved with the shelter, the need for temporary housing of
families trying to get reestablished in our community is everyday apparent.
There always are at least six families on the waiting list despite our success at
transitioning our residents to permanent housing (eight so far this year!) and
the problem is expected to grow as the new welfare regulations begin to fully
effect many marginal families. Our long term goal is to continue to expand the
shelter to help meet this need. But more on that later. For now,
Mahalo Nui Loa for your generous financial and emotional support of Ka Hale
O Kawaihae and the many people who have and will benefit from your
kindness.
Sincerely Yours,
Laura K. Manuel-Arrighi Stan Czerwinski J6e Triggs
Program Director Co-Presidents of the Advisory Board
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