Governor Green attended a blessing ceremony for a new affordable housing village in Waimānalo that adds 20 homes for homeless individuals and families. The project is part of the statewide Kauhale Initiative addressing Hawaii’s housing crisis.
- Ke Kauhale ʻo Luhia becomes the 26th kauhale site statewide, adding 20 homes to existing Waimānalo shelter facilities.
- The intergenerational village houses single adults, seniors, and families with access to case management and health services.
- The project was completed under budget using $1.6 million in state funding plus public-private partnerships.
- State officials cite encouraging progress in recent Point-in-Time homeless counts partly due to kauhale projects.
Source: Maui Now
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