Ke Ala Hou, Governor’s Message June 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 in Featured, Main

From the beginning when we began our Administration’s work, we outlined the priorities that we would be focusing on. One of these was seeking solutions to support the homeless by taking actions that would work toward achieving long-lasting change. Within the pages of this newsletter, you will find one such project, Pūlama Ola, our Administration’s first medical respite kauhale. It was a collaboration of many hands, working together to swiftly resolve the issue of patients being discharged from urban hospitals back into homelessness. 

Now, these individuals will have more time to recover, so they don’t end up right back in the hospital. It also showcases our commitment to serving our unsheltered neighbors, while we work to establish a network that can create long-term solutions for homelessness. 

While Pūlama Ola is just temporary, it is the beginning of what we intend to create to help resolve chronic homelessness. By the end of our first term, our plan is to have a network of kauhale with the support services needed to get people back on track. Also in this issue we continue to celebrate the achievements of our people, recognizing our public servants as well as showcasing some of the programs being implemented by various state departments to benefit the community. 

We are thankful for your continued support as we prepare to continue our work in serving our residents.