HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-05VariousagenciestoofferoutreachservicestohomelesscommunityduringweekofNov16to20
THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 5, 2020
HOUSING AGENCY
ADAM ROVERSI, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4444
Fax (808) 241-5118
Various agencies to offer outreach services to homeless community during
week of Nov. 16-20
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, in partnership with the Kaua‘i Community
Alliance, will be hosting the second annual Kaua‘i Housing Connect homeless outreach event
on Nov. 16, 17 and 20, in three different locations across the island.
The schedule for the outreach event is as follows:
• ‘Anini Beach Park: Monday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
• Salt Pond Beach Park: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and
• Lydgate Beach Park: Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Approximately 15 non-profit agencies will offer various services including flu
vaccinations, vision screening, resource cards, hygiene products, food, and signing up for
housing vouchers and bus pass programs.
Officials will be wearing face coverings and physical distancing measures will be
observed. Officials are also asking participants to wear face coverings over their noses and
mouths.
The Kaua‘i Housing Connect outreach event is being scheduled in observance of
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which is November 15-22, 2020.
For more information on Kaua‘i Housing Connect, please call the Kaua‘i County Housing
Agency homeless coordinator at 241-4427 or email avarner@kauai.gov.
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