We are the Co-Chair and Co-Vice Chair of the newly formed MPD Multicultural Advisory Counsel (MMAC). The Counsel represents various underrepresented community members with diverse backgrounds. We advise the MPD administration on matters pertaining to community relations and were formed as part of the new Police Chief John Pelletier’s initiative. One of our areas of representations is the unsheltered community within Maui County. On behalf of the MMAC, we would like to voice our strong support for the CORE and MMEU program led by Sergeant Pontanilla.
The CORE program exists because a couple of MPD officers saw a dire need among the unsheltered and addressed it with the resources they had. This simple initiative of compassion has blossomed into a buzz of coordination and collaboration between public servants, non-profits, and citizens to support our most vulnerable residents. This program falls under the purview of the MPD, who provide a safe environment for all participants within this collaboration, which benefits society in many ways. We hope you’ll join us in our strong support of this initiative by providing a budget for CORE.
Through CORE, Dr. Arlene Ricalde-Garcia volunteers her time to provide medical care. The State Department of Education is there to provide services specifically for unsheltered families. County DOT Deputy Director Du Pont helps with strategic planning from a transportation perspective. Councilmember Johnson’s intern is there to cut hair. Malama I Ke Ola helps set up QUEST insurance. COVID testing, COVID vaccines, reading glasses, and SNAP benefit services are provided by Project Vision. Maui Humane Society has just begun to provide care for beloved animals. Aloha House, Mental Health Kokua, CARE Hawai’i, A Cup of Cold Water, Waipuna Chapel, and individuals like Demi Addison and Tammy and Andy Paul come every Monday to provide more than just food and clothing. Waipuna Chapel began this initiative, which others followed. Many group, agency or volunteer work together in harmony to provide the wrap-around services our unhoused residents deserve in a safe and controlled environment, thanks to MPD.
We understand the Department of Housing and Human Concerns wants to submit a pilot project proposal for a medical street outreach team in FY2023. The health and safety of all Maui residents is paramount now. Until the DHHC program officially launches, we strongly urge Council to support funding for the CORE and MMEU program.
Mahalo nui loa for your compassion through consideration of this much needed budget item.
My name is Max Tornai and I'm the development director for Habitat for Humanity Maui. I am writing today in support of funding Habitat Maui's "Safety Repair Program for Low-income Individuals with Disabilities and/or Older Adults" listed in the Mayor's FY 2023 Proposed Budget under the "Health, Human Services and Education" section under the Department of Housing & Human Concerns.
This program is for very-low income (60% or less AMI) homeowners in Maui County, who are at least 60 years old and/or disabled - and are in need of safety related home modifications, retrofits, or repairs. Services are provided at no cost to the client and are specific to the qualifying homeowner's individual needs.
Safety-related home repairs may include roof repair, replacing rotten or compromised (sub)flooring, framing, walls, broken windows and/or screens, etc.
Safety-related home modifications/retrofits might include tub-to-shower conversions, and installing ADA compliant toilets and cabinets, expanding door frames to accommodate a wheelchair, and the installation of ramps, grab bars, railings, and non-slip strips on stairs or in the bathroom (increased mobility/fall prevention measures).
This program has already proven to be very successful. We have been able to complete these projects more efficiently – and at a lower cost - than originally expected. In our current (FY 2022) grant, we already completed 100% of our annual goal by March - and are on track to complete 120% of our annual goal by the end of the fiscal year. At the same time, our average cost per project has proven to be about $4,225/project (vs. $6,200/project originally budgeted).
Unfortunately, there is no lack of need for this program. We currently have 10 Board-approved projects in our construction pipeline and additional 34 submitted applications that are pending in our application pipeline. This is more than double our current capacity.
Attached, please find a few Before and After pictures of various projects completed, along with some Mahalo Letters from the clients we served through this grant.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Max Tornai
Development Director
Habitat for Humanity Maui
Aloha and greetings from Maui Police Department Outreach in Paia. My name is Robin Garrison, APRN. I have been working with this outreach effort for many months.
I am a Hospice Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and I do outreach for Project Vision Hawaii.
At this outreach event with Project Vision Hawai’i, I do wound care, COVID testing, vaccines and flu shots. Project Vision also
does vision screening, provides reading glasses and helps the community with SNAP and cash benefits.
Malama I ke Ola attends the outreach as well providing health insurance and assistance with primary medical care connections.
We have a representative here who not only cuts hair but assists folks getting their ID when it gets stolen.
DOE is here providing services at assist with unstable living conditions and education.
Aloha House sends a representative for mental health services.
This in addition to food and clothing makes the MPD outreach event crucial for the community.
Aloha County Council Chair and Members,
We are the Co-Chair and Co-Vice Chair of the newly formed MPD Multicultural Advisory Counsel (MMAC). The Counsel represents various underrepresented community members with diverse backgrounds. We advise the MPD administration on matters pertaining to community relations and were formed as part of the new Police Chief John Pelletier’s initiative. One of our areas of representations is the unsheltered community within Maui County. On behalf of the MMAC, we would like to voice our strong support for the CORE and MMEU program led by Sergeant Pontanilla.
The CORE program exists because a couple of MPD officers saw a dire need among the unsheltered and addressed it with the resources they had. This simple initiative of compassion has blossomed into a buzz of coordination and collaboration between public servants, non-profits, and citizens to support our most vulnerable residents. This program falls under the purview of the MPD, who provide a safe environment for all participants within this collaboration, which benefits society in many ways. We hope you’ll join us in our strong support of this initiative by providing a budget for CORE.
Through CORE, Dr. Arlene Ricalde-Garcia volunteers her time to provide medical care. The State Department of Education is there to provide services specifically for unsheltered families. County DOT Deputy Director Du Pont helps with strategic planning from a transportation perspective. Councilmember Johnson’s intern is there to cut hair. Malama I Ke Ola helps set up QUEST insurance. COVID testing, COVID vaccines, reading glasses, and SNAP benefit services are provided by Project Vision. Maui Humane Society has just begun to provide care for beloved animals. Aloha House, Mental Health Kokua, CARE Hawai’i, A Cup of Cold Water, Waipuna Chapel, and individuals like Demi Addison and Tammy and Andy Paul come every Monday to provide more than just food and clothing. Waipuna Chapel began this initiative, which others followed. Many group, agency or volunteer work together in harmony to provide the wrap-around services our unhoused residents deserve in a safe and controlled environment, thanks to MPD.
We understand the Department of Housing and Human Concerns wants to submit a pilot project proposal for a medical street outreach team in FY2023. The health and safety of all Maui residents is paramount now. Until the DHHC program officially launches, we strongly urge Council to support funding for the CORE and MMEU program.
Mahalo nui loa for your compassion through consideration of this much needed budget item.
Sincerely,
Chuck Spence, Co-Chair
Keisa Liu, Co-Vice Chair
Aloha Council Members,
My name is Max Tornai and I'm the development director for Habitat for Humanity Maui. I am writing today in support of funding Habitat Maui's "Safety Repair Program for Low-income Individuals with Disabilities and/or Older Adults" listed in the Mayor's FY 2023 Proposed Budget under the "Health, Human Services and Education" section under the Department of Housing & Human Concerns.
This program is for very-low income (60% or less AMI) homeowners in Maui County, who are at least 60 years old and/or disabled - and are in need of safety related home modifications, retrofits, or repairs. Services are provided at no cost to the client and are specific to the qualifying homeowner's individual needs.
Safety-related home repairs may include roof repair, replacing rotten or compromised (sub)flooring, framing, walls, broken windows and/or screens, etc.
Safety-related home modifications/retrofits might include tub-to-shower conversions, and installing ADA compliant toilets and cabinets, expanding door frames to accommodate a wheelchair, and the installation of ramps, grab bars, railings, and non-slip strips on stairs or in the bathroom (increased mobility/fall prevention measures).
This program has already proven to be very successful. We have been able to complete these projects more efficiently – and at a lower cost - than originally expected. In our current (FY 2022) grant, we already completed 100% of our annual goal by March - and are on track to complete 120% of our annual goal by the end of the fiscal year. At the same time, our average cost per project has proven to be about $4,225/project (vs. $6,200/project originally budgeted).
Unfortunately, there is no lack of need for this program. We currently have 10 Board-approved projects in our construction pipeline and additional 34 submitted applications that are pending in our application pipeline. This is more than double our current capacity.
Attached, please find a few Before and After pictures of various projects completed, along with some Mahalo Letters from the clients we served through this grant.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Max Tornai
Development Director
Habitat for Humanity Maui
Aloha and greetings from Maui Police Department Outreach in Paia. My name is Robin Garrison, APRN. I have been working with this outreach effort for many months.
I am a Hospice Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and I do outreach for Project Vision Hawaii.
At this outreach event with Project Vision Hawai’i, I do wound care, COVID testing, vaccines and flu shots. Project Vision also
does vision screening, provides reading glasses and helps the community with SNAP and cash benefits.
Malama I ke Ola attends the outreach as well providing health insurance and assistance with primary medical care connections.
We have a representative here who not only cuts hair but assists folks getting their ID when it gets stolen.
DOE is here providing services at assist with unstable living conditions and education.
Aloha House sends a representative for mental health services.
This in addition to food and clothing makes the MPD outreach event crucial for the community.