GOVERNOR HONORS ONELAU`ENA HOMELESS SHELTER VOLUNTEERS
January 26 -
"It's not just about rebuilding a facility... you gave residents of
Onelau`ena hope that tomorrow will be better," Governor Lingle said as she
thanked the individuals and organizations who worked to open and the
Onelau`ena homeless shelter in Kalaeloa. The facility, which opened on
October 29, serves approximately 215 people who had been living on the
beaches along O`ahu's Leeward Coast. During their stay at the
transitional shelter, residents are provided services including drug
education, employment/skill development, parenting advice, legal services,
relationship building, finance and budgeting tips, and `ohana leadership
training. Onelau`ena is a partnership between the state, military,
service providers and the community and is part of the Administration's
efforts to address the state's homeless problem.