HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0464.001 2014-2016DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
Council Member
District 3
PHONE: (808) 961-8396
FAX: (808) 961-8912
EMAIL: donishi!�hawaiicounny.gov
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: October 5, 2015 r1?
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TO: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Council Chair
And Members of the Hawai'i County Council
FROM: Dennis "Fresh" Onishi
Council District 3
SUBJECT: Communication No. 464; Presentation by HOPE Services Hawai'i
Attached please find a power point presentation by HOPE Services Hawaii on
Homelessness that will be shown at the Governmental Relations and Economic
Development Committee meeting on October 6, 2015. Please provide a copy to all
Council Members.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
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Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Emplover. Ref. Date OCT 0 6 2015
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Homeless Point In Time Count, Department of Human Services
Homeless Services Utilization Report, University of Hawaii
Internal Data Tracking, Hope Services Hawaii
An annual one week effort to physically count and survey all
individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Hawaii
County
Takes place the last week of January each year nation wide
We ask the question, where did you sleep on this one night
State DHS depends on HOPE Services to lead and plan the
county's point in time count
Purpose: To obtain an estimate of the number of individuals and
families experiencing homelessness throughout the State
2014
2015
In two years the homeless population has more than doubled
Homeless Point In Time Count, 2015
At 372, Hawaii Island had the largest increase.... more than rest of the State combined
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In two -years, the number of homeless has more than doubled on Hawaii Island
At 372, Hawaii Island has the highest increase of additional homeless, greater
than the rest of the State combined
Hawaii Island experienced a 50% increase of individuals needing access to
homeless services
Since 2010, the State, including the City and County of Honolulu, have all experienced
decreases in homeless service utilization.
Hawaii County is the only County in the State that has had significant increases of
individuals needing access to homeless services.
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Homeless Demographics
Hawaii Island Residencv
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1-10 Yrs
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Hawaii County has one of the lowest percentages of being homeless in
the "3 -years or more" category, lower than the City & County of
Honolulu and the combined State average.
At 24% Hawaii County has one of the highest percentages of being
homeless in the "2 -days to 1 -month" category, higher than the City &
County of Honolulu at 15% and the State average of 17%.
Homeless Services Utilization Report, 2014
Nearly 30% of homeless
services provided
were to children
1 in 4 homeless services
users in Hawaii County
are children
Hawaii County has the highest
percentage of family households
with children utilizing homeless
services, higher than the
combined State average
Homeless Services Utilization Report, 2014
Hope Services
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An affiliate organization of the Roman catholic Church in the State of
Hawaii and established in 2010
We envision a world where those who face great challenges realize
their value and self worth.
We bring to life gospel values of justice, love, compassion and hope
through service, empowerment and advocacy.
Capacity: 53 employees, 10 facilities, 200 bed -capacity
Volunteers: 280, contributed a total of 3,648 volunteer hrs.
$57,300. In -Kind Value
Homeless Outreach
Disaster Outreach
Rep Payee Services
Emergency & Transitional Housing
Homeless Prevention & Permanent Housing Services
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Outreach Services
FY2015
Assisted 53 families with securing new
homes due to the destruction caused by
Tropical Storm Iselle and repairing
existing homes with electrical repair,
new water catchment systems,
plumbing repair and new gutters
2,300 individuals utilized
homeless outreach services
30% of the individuals moved
into shelter
East Hawaii Emergency Shelter
East Hawaii Shelter Bed Capacity: 54
554 individuals accessed our East Hawaii shelter
46% of shelter residents moved to transitional
or permanent housing in the private rental market
West Hawaii Emergency Shelter
West Hawaii Shelter Bed Capacity: 31
126 individuals accessed our West Hawaii shelter
48% of shelter residents moved to transitional
of permanent housing in the private rental market
Housing Placement Program
FY2015
506 individuals moved into housing
Including 166 families with children into housing
Operational Costs FY2015
Revenue:
89% Government Funding (22% Federal funds, 63% State funds & 4% County)
8% Program Fees/Rental Income
3% Foundation, Contributions & Fundraising
Total Operating Expense
Rental Lease & Facility
Utilities: $158,883.45
Direct Service Staffing:
s: $493679421.86
Repairs & Maintenance
$196799696.50
$2749589.71
Client Rental/Utility Assistance: $660,008.02
Program Supplies: $151,378.67
(food/nutrition support, hygiene needs, household supplies)
Insufficient Affordable Housing
Low Wage Earnings
Family Conflict
Health Care Implications
Mental illnesses
Domestic Violence and Other Forms of
Victimization
Substance Abuse & Addiction
22,248 current renters on Hawaii Island
2 -bedroom apartment
Fair Market Rent: $1,151. a month
$22.13 an hour
Annual Income Needed: $46,040.
Minimum Wage $7.75 an hour
Work Hrs required at Minimum
Wage: 114 hrs a week
Rent Affordable at Minimum
Wage $403.
National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2015
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Increased Rental Subsidies
Rent supplement programs
Family Campuses in every region
(housing with services)
For further information and the latest on our
homeless efforts go to:
www.hopeserviceshawaii.org