Honolulu City & County, Department of Community Services

12/19/2024

Mayor Rick Blangiardi was joined by Family Promise of Hawai`i to celebrate the grand opening of a critical lifeline to families with children experiencing homelessness. This three-story structure, named the ‘Ohana Navigation Center Wahiawā, provides temporary housing for up to 12 families, or 48 individuals, who would otherwise be without shelter.

This facility embodies our dedication to providing hope and support to families in need. By collaborating with Family Promise and other community partners, we are creating a pathway to stable, permanent housing for our most vulnerable citizens. We believe in the power of community, and this project is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together for the common good.

Learn more:
https://www8.honolulu.gov/dcs/mayor-blangiardi-and-family-promise-open-new-housing-facility-for-homeless-families-in-wahiawa/

11/08/2024

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking applicants to fill a position for a Housing and Community Development Administrator, at the Department of Community Services.

Director Anton Krucky shares his insight on this opportunity and the qualities needed for this position. The person who fills this role will be responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the activities of the Community Based Development Division in the Department of Community Services.

The ideal candidate should have qualifications that include, but are not limited to, 5 years professional administrative work experience in community and property development project coordination. This experience shall have included feasibility analysis, coordination of financing, and administration of engineering and other contractual requirements, including or supplemented by two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience over professionals.

The benefits include 21 days vacation, 21 days sick leave, 13 holidays per year (14 during election years), health, retirement, and much more!

For a full listing of the requirements and benefits, please visit the job posting on the City and County of Honolulu career website. Applications must be done online via the City's job posting.

To apply or for further details, use the following link:
https://bit.ly/4hAEEVZ

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking an applicant to fill a position for a Housing and Community Development Administrator, at the Department of Commun...

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween from your friends and family at the Department of Community Services.

10/31/2024

Looking for a new job or career? We're hiring someone to connect people with affordable housing through our Section 8 program. This rewarding career makes a significant impact in our community and offers competitive pay and great benefits.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

10/22/2024

10/04/2024

Honolulu is now accepting applications for Grants in Aid.

Qualified nonprofit organizations can now apply for grants available through the city’s Grants in Aid (GIA) program.

Last year, more than $9.6 million in GIA were awarded to 78 nonprofits across O‘ahu.

GIA proposals must be submitted by 2 p.m. on November 22, 2024.

Learn more and apply today, at:
https://www8.honolulu.gov/dcs/giainfo/

09/27/2024

09/04/2024

We are honored to support our 'Ohana on Maui, in any way we can.

08/22/2024

The best time to prepare for a disaster is yesterday. The second best time is today. Make sure you and your family are ready should the worst happen!

08/09/2024

The City's Homeless Coordinator Sam Moku joined the Governor's Homeless Coordinator John Mizuno on PBS Insights last night to discuss homelessness. Watch the full episode here:

Efforts to help the unhoused population in the islands has been a continual struggle for decades...

08/06/2024

The entire Department of Community Services 'Ohana was saddened to hear of the passing of Twinkle Borges, a beloved leader and advocate for O'ahu's homeless community. Her legacy is one of caring and compassion, and helping to lift others up. She was an inspiration to many, and her creativity and endless aloha will be missed.

Twinkle Borge, longtime activist and leader of the Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae homeless encampment, died Monday.

07/22/2024

The Department of Community Services (DCS) Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) led an incredible effort to raise money for our neighbors in Lahaina who are still working to recover from the Maui Wildfires. As worldwide donation efforts slow down, there are still many families struggling to make ends meet. We are proud to present the Hawaii Community Foundation with a humble representation of our aloha for those who continue to suffer from this terrible tragedy.