The Rental and Utility Relief Program (RURP) will reopen for new applications on Monday, June 7. To help people understand the application process, RURP is holding a webinar on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the One Oahu Facebook page: facebook.com/oneoahu People can learn about: · Who is eligible for the program. · Income … Continue reading Rental and Utility Relief Program Community Webinar

The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation is thrilled to once again join CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers at this year’s #CantCancelPride, a virtual relief benefit on June 4 to raise support and visibility for the #LGBTQ community.   iHeartRadio and P&G are sponsoring the return of Can’t Cancel Pride with performances from Demi Lovato, P!NK, Lil … Continue reading Can’t Cancel Pride

Kauaʻi Pride is a family-friendly event to uplift and celebrate LGBTQIA+ lives, and for Kauaʻiʻs youth to see themselves reflected in their own community, and know that they belong. The 5th annual celebration in Līhu‘e will take place on Saturday June 3, 2023. The Parade, 9:00-10:00am on Rice St. from Vidinha Stadium to the County … Continue reading Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival

In April 2021, Out Leadership convened a distinguished group of emerging LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world for 5 days of discussions featuring 15 speaker panels, live Q&A and dedicated breakout rooms, with experts sharing insights on topics ranging from mental health and intersectionality to networking and career development. When OutNEXT launched in 2013 there … Continue reading OutNEXT Alumni Summit 2021 Report

The Stonewall Caucus (formerly the LGBT Caucus) of the Democratic Party of Hawaii is offering a training on June 7th at 6:00pm open to any member of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Now that the 2021 Legislation Session has adjourned ("Sine Die"), Gov. Ige has until June 21 to say which bills, if any, he … Continue reading Sine Die – Now What: Stonewall Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

Nationally, the alarm has been raised about increases in mental health issues among youth and there is a growing awareness of youth needs and vulnerability. In this session, the presenters will give you an overview of the state of youth mental health in Hawai`i, share possible solutions and resources available both locally and nationally. Who … Continue reading Youth Mental Health in Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, in partnership with Value of Hawaiʻi: Hulihia, is hosting deep-dive community conversations on our ideas, wonderings, hopes, and challenges for our post-pandemic futures. Small groups of very diverse voices from across our islands will tackle different topics together, and spend time listening, sharing, imagining, and building new connections.   Try Think: … Continue reading Try Think: Hulihia

Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary is a full day virtual event—featuring a special keynote—centered on the topic of trans and non-binary folks’ experience within the healthcare system. Learn more about the fight for health equity for LGBTQ+ communities and those living with HIV and the innovative efforts underway for equitable health care access and outcomes … Continue reading Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary

Common Cause, honoring its first 50 years at this pivotal moment in our democracy, is celebrating the "Power of We — you and me — working together". “We must tackle fanaticism in all its guises — racism, religious bigotry, political paranoia, and all other variation of divisive behavior.” JOHN GARDNER, founder of Common Cause "Renewing … Continue reading Common Cause: 50 More Years Celebration

What have we learned from coronavirus disparities, and what should we be doing moving forward? Join Civil Beat reporter Anita Hofschneider in conversation with community stakeholders as we delve into health equity issues in Hawaii. Guests include: Josie Howard, Chief Executive Officer, We Are Oceania Dr. Sheri Daniels, Executive Director, Papa Ola Lokahi Chantelle "Tellie" Matagi, Contact Tracing Lead Investigator … Continue reading Health Equity