The Homeless Engagement Team (HET) is dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate outreach and comprehensive support for individuals, couples, and families facing the challenges of unsheltered homelessness across Hawai‘i County. Our mission goes beyond temporary relief; we are committed to providing intensive, housing-first case management that prioritizes immediate access to essential services. HET empowers participants to seize opportunities that lead to permanent housing solutions, effectively breaking the cycle of homelessness.
HET efforts as of February 2025
The data sets provided start from February 2025
Homeless Services Navigation (Case Management)
Participant Demographics
Street Outreach
Hawai‘i County Homeless Engagement Hui (HCHE Hui)
The HCHE Hui is a collaboration of volunteers and agencies committed to serving those in our community experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The HCHE Hui meets with people experiencing homelessness to connect them to the appropriate community resources.
In partnership with the County of Hawai’i, The HCHE Hui is a program inclusive of street outreach around Hawai’i island to reach individuals experiencing homelessness who may want or need access to community resources. Current HCHE Hui Partner Agencies include Neighborhood Place of Puna, HOPE Services Hawai’i, Project Vision Hawai’i, and Going Home Hawai’i. HCHE Hui Partners conduct weekly street outreach to engage with houseless individuals. Individuals have the option to enroll as a “participant” with the Hui. Once enrolled, the participant’s needs are accessed and appropriate services are provided and/or referred to help them meet their needs of securing stable housing.
Do you notice a fellow community member experiencing homelessness? Refer them here.
The HCHE Referral Form is for any community member or agency to make a referral to the HCHE Hui. If preferred, forms may be submitted anonymously.