HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2021-11-15HungerandHomelessnessAwarenessWeekisthroughNov21DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
HOUSING AGENCY
ADAM ROVERSI, DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4444
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week runs through Nov. 21
LĪHU‘E – On Monday, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami proclaimed Nov. 13 through 21 as Hunger
and Homelessness Awareness Week – a national effort to educate the public, bring awareness to the
problem of poverty, and support volunteers engaged in the community.
“As we approach this holiday season, no one should have to worry about whether they will have
food on their plate or a roof over their head, but the reality is that hunger and homelessness are
widespread problems that affect far too many people,” said Mayor Kawakami. “It takes a village to
tackle this issue. We thank our Housing Agency who seek funding and develop affordable housing
opportunities across our island, our councilmembers who search for solutions, our non-profit partners
for providing unique and much-needed services, and our community members who engage in positive
solutions.”
The Kaua‘i County Council also presented a certificate and Gov. Liaison Carrice Gardner shared
remarks during Monday’s ceremony which was hosted by the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and
attended by various agencies including representatives from YWCA, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Project
Vision Hawai‘i, Salvation Army, Hale ‘Ōpio, Ho‘ōla Lāhui, Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, U.S. VETS, and
CARE Hawai‘i.
In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Kaua‘i Community
Alliance will also host the third annual Kaua‘i Housing Connect homeless outreach event on Thursday,
Nov. 18, at the Salvation Army in Līhu‘e. Over 10 non-profit agencies will be in attendance offering
services such as flu vaccinations, hot showers, hygiene products, vision screening, resource cards, food,
and sign-ups for housing vouchers and bus pass programs.
“The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, along with various agencies within the Kaua‘i Community
Alliance, continue to perform ongoing outreach across the island, connecting people with various
programs and services,” said Housing Director Adam Roversi. “This week is not just a reminder of the
many issues surrounding hunger and homelessness, but it’s an opportunity for us all to get involved and
be part of the solution. Alone, we can’t solve the vast problems of homelessness, but together, we can
make a difference, one step at a time.”
To learn more about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week or about Kaua‘i’s outreach
programs, please call Kaua‘i County Housing Agency homeless coordinator at 241-4427 or email
avarner@kauai.gov.
To view a video by the County of Kaua‘i on National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness
Week, please visit the County of Kaua‘i’s YouTube Channel or https://youtu.be/NYu9qSVECkI.
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