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HCA Offers Support For Hawai‘i’s Homebuyers
Today’s housing market has been volatile to Hawai‘i’s people. The gap between locals and new- comers in homeownership continuously increases, and it is no surprise that Hawai‘i’s people feel like homeowner- ship might not be a possibil- ity. It is this very reason that we need to come together as a community and work on this issue from each angle.
two native Hawaiian wāhine trying to navigate housing for their own keiki can bring the kind of support needed to anyone looking to get more education and take the next steps to housing security.
loving ‘ohana privileges I had. When faced with obsta- cles, it’s not always easy to stay strong and keep your eye on the goal, but that’s where a support team is so critical. Hawaiian Community Assets can be that support team to get you closer to homeown- ership.
tor, I am committed to cre- ating a thriving community that gives residents options
for the life experiences that Hawai‘i has to offer — and that includes an equitable
opportunity to find housing. For more information, visit hawaiiancommunity.net.
By Chelsie Evans, executive director of Hawaiian Community Assets
Educating ourselves on both the past and current sys- tems that have created this current climate of housing is of utmost importance. Joining a team built from the hands of
Born and raised in Hawai‘i, I know what it’s like to over- come challenges in life — from trying to secure hous- ing for my keiki as a teenage mom, to job loss while caring for a medically fragile child, to dealing with my own health issues. Not everyone will have the same experi- ence as I, and not everyone has the same educational or
HCA and our partner orga- nization Hawaiʻi Communi- ty Lending work together to build the capacity of low- and moderate-income families, es- pecially native Hawaiians, to achieve and sustain economic self-sufficiency. Residents can work with their local Finan- cial Opportunity Centers on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, Maui and O‘ahu to take advantage of workshops, resources and financial counseling.
Your child’s life is precious.
Don’t wait.
Vaccinate.
To date, HCA has helped 6,799 children and adults in affordable homes. We have served more than 20,000 resi- dents with financial education and accessed more than $163 million to support affordable housing in underserved com- munities.
Josh and daughter, vaccinated
Hawaiian Community Assets helps local families realize their dreams of homeownership. PHOTO COURTESY HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS
As HCA’s executive direc-
The FDA has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and above.
HawaiiCOVID19.com/Vaccine
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