Our Impact

The scope of our work extends beyond simply addressing homelessness; it's about transforming community dynamics and fostering societal well-being. At KPOK we understand the complexities of and that our approach may not be the solution for everyone. That is why we choose to protect and care for our houseless by [nurturing] healthy community connections, ensuring access to care and services, healing through restorative services; work that gives back to improve or take care of. must continue to work together and support each other in ways that are intentional and meaningful, that protect and care for all of Hawaii's people. Grounded in Hawaiian cultural values and principl the core of our work involves:
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Community Connections
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Hoʻohui Kaiāulu

Access to Care

KPOK community members cleanup after being swept-Kaka'ako
  • KPOK coordinates service events every quarter in urban Honolulu for the homeless that prioritizes removing accessibility barriers to essential and housing services, while focusing on meeting immediate and long-term needs of the community, by bringing service providers together to provide their services directly to houseless individuals in the community.
    Services provided are tailored to meet individual needs of the community based on gathered feedback from attendees beforehand by houseless peers and others with lived experince or who have an existing relationships with potential attendees. In doing so, houseless individuals are more open and willing to engage and receive needed services.
    KPOK Leaders and Hui Aloha
    Houseless individuals and persons with lived experience help their peers connect and navigate through the complex service systems. Providing direct services, attending clients to appointments, direct-client referrals to outside resources and services. With established trust and relationships, individuals are able to bridge the gap betwen clients and providers, resulting in meaningful and intentional quality care, enhancing service delivery.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
  • Partnership with other organizations
  • KPOK Leaders Volunteer at Service Event
  • KPOK Service Event

Peer Navigation & Support

  • Direct Services

    Houseless individuals and persons with lived experience help their peers connect and navigate through the complex service systems. Providing direct services, attending clients to appointments, direct-client referrals to outside resources and services. With established trust and relationships, individuals are able to bridge the gap betwen clients and providers, resulting in meaningful and intentional quality care, enhancing service delivery.

  • Houseless-Led Service Events

1,000+

Houseless Individuals Connected to Services
Partnering with 20+ service providers to provide houseless individuals with services to meet both their immediate and long-term needs.

50+

Houseless individuals empowered as leaders in their communities, taking on roles such as: Community Leaders, Peer Navigators, and Advocates for their community.

98%

Client satisfaction rate
With a satisfaction rate exceeding 98%, proves that when given autonomy and empowered as leaders in their own care, houseless individuals are more likely to engage in meaningful services, connecting to care and essential services.

Our Partners & Sponsors

Our portfolio

Portfolio 1

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Portfolio 2

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Portfolio 3

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Empowering houseless as leaders in their own care and the care of others.
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Houseless leaders residing in Kaka‘ako. HI. meet with government officials to advocate for temporary housing solutions for themselves and other houseless members from their community, after working with their Neighborhood Board to draft a resolution to establish a safe zone kauhale in Kaka'ako.

Community Building at Hale Mauliola