It’s true what they say: everyone needs a helping hand—and that goes double for our state’s ongoing housing crisis. We believe that housing is truly a basic human right, which makes it all the more important to connect our fellow island residents to partners that are invested in helping them secure their futures across Hawai’i.

Alaula has been proud to partner with Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) to help all of our island ‘ohana increase their financial literacy and pave the way towards securing your brand-new home, and we were heartened to see so many of our island kama’aina take advantage of all the wonderful programs they offer to make their dreams of owning their own home a reality.

We’re also proud to report that a good thing has just gotten even better, thanks to the assistance of many more of our friends in the community!

HCA has been joined by several community organizations to create the first-ever network of Financial Opportunity Centers, or FOCs, in an effort to bring comprehensive assistance and support to our fellow citizens that aspire to secure their futures on the islands. Overseen by the Local Initiative Support Coalition, a nationwide organization that partners with local and private partners to support and sustain regional communities, this outstanding network of providers are based on a national, evidence-based model for increasing and maximizing your ‘ohana’s income and assets.

This network of partners include:

Where are the FOCs located?

Hawai’i currently has four FOCs located throughout the state, with offices on Maui, O’ahu, Kaua’i, and the Big Island. These Financial Opportunity Centers are truly a one-stop-shop for all your assist the community by providing several vital services, including:

Financial education workshops
Individual housing counseling
Providing access to financial resources, grants, and loans
Career coaching

And more! Each FOC is staffed by caring and astute financial counselors to help kama’aina to gain and maintain housing, along with helping to sharpen the tools to maintain your finances and overall outlook.

The process of finding and securing a home can be quite overwhelming. Alaula continues to invest in our community’s ability to secure housing for all the working families of both Maui Nui and the Aloha State, and is honored to introduce you to all these caring, helpful community partners dedicated to help you do just that. Contact your local FOC today to get the ball rolling and increase your family’s financial know-how today, and keep your eyes open for updates on Kuikahi Village as our newest neighborhood draws nearer to its final approvals process with Maui County.

IMUA!

Kaua‘i Financial Opportunity Center

2600 Kaumualii Highway,

Suite E-12, Lihue, HI 96766

(808) 784-3841

kauaifoc@hawaiiancommunity.net

O‘ahu Financial Opportunity Center

200 N Vineyard Boulevard, Suite B140

Honolulu, HI 96817

(808) 587-7886

oahufoc@hawaiiancommunity.net

Maui Financial Opportunity Center