Governor Josh Green, M.D.

HONOLULU, HI – Since 2021, Kapilina and other surrounding communities have been exposed to and suffered from contaminated water.

 

In response to the continuing need for bottled water, the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission (HiYC) is proud to collaborate with Shut Down Red Hill Mutual Aid in their biggest water distribution to date.

This Saturday, in front of Kapilina Beach Homes, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, these organizations will be distributing four full pallets of bottled water, dozens of five-gallon water jugs, and free water dispensers. The line will begin on the makai side of the security checkpoint in the lot at 5095 Iroquois Point.

 

“Along with water distribution, the HiYC hopes that this event will build trust and relationships with the people of Kapilina to demonstrate that the youth of Hawaiʻi are concerned about their community and health of Hawaiʻi’s water supply,” said Leanne Gillespie, executive director, Office of Youth Services. “The commission believes that this project to support and engage with the community will better inform their advocacy on public health and other issues.”

 

For more information, contact [email protected].

 

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) provides critical benefits and services that individuals and families need to achieve self-sufficiency and success. Benefits and services include health care insurance coverage, financial assistance, nutrition assistance, child care subsidies, utility assistance, vocational rehabilitation services, rental assistance and homeless services, and protective services.

The Hawai‘i State Youth Commission (HiYC) was established, within the Office of Youth Services, to “advise the governor and legislature on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets concerning the youth of the state.” The 15 appointed Youth Commission members (ages 14 – 24) includes statewide representation.  As a passionate and dedicated group of youth, the HiYC adopted and subsequently focused its FY23 efforts on three overarching priorities: Education, Environmental Protection and Public Health.