“Empowering Our Community by Serving Hawaii First!”

Financial Navigator Program

• Free program to help residents navigate critical financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Provides guidance over the phone to help residents access available programs and services to manage income disruptions and other financial concerns
• Helps residents one-on-one to triage personal financial issues, identify immediate action steps to manage expenses and maximize income, and make referrals to other services

Rent or Mortgage Assistance

If you need assistance with rent or mortgage payments, Hawaii First is able to help through the RMAP grant by the County of Hawaii. This grant provides up to $2,000 per month up to December 2020 to applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Click the button below to apply for assistance.

Financial Empowerment Services

• Community development certified financial counseling
• Money management/budgeting tools
• Job application and resume assistance
• Job interview preparation
• Income tax preparation VITA program
• Computer access for financial empowerment services

Home Ownership Resource Center

• Pre-purchase homeownership counseling and education (by appointment only)

Empowerment Workshops

• Financial education (customized for all ages)
• Red flags/identity theft
• Financial elder abuse education prevention
• Job preparedness
• Building credit
• Cyber security awareness
• Customized workshops for employers, organizations and businesses

Financial Wellness Tools