We went on a short hiatus for our newsletter, but we are back with another issue highlighting the wonderful things our Pūʻōhala ʻOhana is doing during the distance learning experience.
Please visit our school Social Workerʻs new website which is linked to our distance learning resource page as well. Pūʻōhala Schoolʻs Social Worker Website. Here is a message from our school Social Worker, Mrs. Chanelle Omo:
My name is Chanelle Omo (a.k.a. "Mrs. Omo") & I am your School Social Worker. During the "normal" school year I am available to: 1.) meet one-on-one with individual students to work on any issues they may be having (i.e., peer relationships & behavior problems) 2.) facilitate small groups to address common student needs (such as grief, social skills, divorce, and girls groups), and 3.) address attendance concerns using a multi-tier approach. During this unprecedented time, my goals are 1.) to maintain existing counseling relationships with students via Tele-Health 2.) to maintain support and consultation to School Teams 3.) to connect as many families & students to the resources that they need (including housing, healthcare, financial assistance, food distribution, and more) , as well as 4.) equip parents with tips, tools, and encouragement as we do the 'most important job in the world' through this COVID-19 Pandemic. I am here to bridge school, home, and community to help our students be as successful as possible. If you are a HIDOE Windward District staff or parent, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] . DOE Grab and Go Meals
Designated Windward schools:
Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Hawaii Foodbank: Ohana Produce Plus Program Distributions Hawaii Foodbank and participating food partner agencies have distributed millions of pounds of fresh produce and assorted dry goods and nonperishable items to underserved communities on Oahu and Kauai through the ʻOhana Produce Plus Program. Below are a list of locations hosting food distributions:
Show Aloha Challenge The City & County of Honolulu, along with individual community members, and non-profits came together to create the Show Aloha Challenge. The Show Aloha Challenge raises money to purchase 60 meals a day from 11 local restaurants to provide hot meals to seniors in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kūpuna who would like to sign up for the meal delivery service may call St. Francis Healthcare System at (808) 547-6501. Hawaii Farm Bureau: Farm-to-Car The Hawaii Farm Bureau has developed the farm-to-car pilot project which allows people to shop on the Hawaii Farm Bureau’s online Farmers Market, pick out their fruits and vegetables and curbside pick-up their orders at the Blaisdell Center. Customers are reminded to bring their receipt upon pick-up. All orders are guaranteed. For more information on the program, call 848-2074. Public schools will not be serving lunch today, Friday, April 10th in observance of Good Friday, but Hui Mālama o ke Kai Foundation will be providing family meals on April 10, 17, and 24, 2020. Mahalo for supporting our community with these meals!
Aloha Pūʻōhala Ohana,
We hope your distance learning activities are going well and filling your child's days with a little more substance than laying around and eating! I think many would agree, weight gain is a very real outcome (for adults at least)! Remember, if you have any questions about the activities or technology, please reach out to your kumu/teacher and they should be able to help you. We have limited resources answering the phones at school. Your best bet is emailing the kumu. Also, I have attached a flier from Ben Parker Elementary as they started offering meals today!!! Parker Grab and Go Flyer with Map (1).jpg Mahalo for your patience as we rolled out the supplies and technology devices this past Monday. It was a success as all but 13 families arrived for pick up! It was so nice to see the keiki faces! Continue to heed instructions from our leaders so our ohana are not hit by this COVID19. A hui hou! Pūʻōhala Staff Additional Grab and Go Student Meals at Benjamin Parker Elementary School Starting on April 8th4/7/2020 We have gathered some resources for assistance (financial, food, other) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aloha United Way
If you need assistance and aren't sure where to start, call 211 for referrals to a broad range of programs, from assistance with basic needs like food and shelter, to child care and legal services. Hawaii Foodbank Food assistance is available at pantries and feeding programs throughout Oahu and Kauai. Check the food bank's COVID-19 response page for a list of distribution sites that are currently open. Oahu Food Assistance Handout Ho'āla Assistance Program Funded by the Hawaii Resilience Fund The purpose of the Hoʻāla Assistance Program is to provide one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $1000 per household) to Hawaiʻi residents facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HRF is made possible through a partnership between the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, and Pierre & Pam Omidyar. The program aims to provide stability to families during this emergency situation. The Pantry The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together employs a “grocery store style” experience where our clients are able to “shop online” for themselves and “pick up” at an individual’s scheduled time. We offer a range of food for our clients to choose from, all for free. By doing this, The Pantry reduces food waste because our clients are taking the food they want. Hawaiian Electric Co. HECO announced on March 17, 2020, that it would suspend disconnections for at least 30 days as relief for customers who are financially challenged by the pandemic. Customers who are having a hard time paying their bills are asked to contact customer service to discuss their options. Visit HECO's COVID-19 response page for more information and tips on saving energy while working from home. Hawaii Gas The company announced that it will not be interrupting gas service through at least April 30, 2020, to provide relief to customers who are unable to pay their gas bill. Customers are asked to call the utility to discuss payment options. Bank of Hawaii Bank of Hawaii is offering two assistance programs for customers facing financial hardship because of COVID-19. The forbearance program offers loan forbearance on residential mortgages, home equity loans and home equity lines of credit for up to six months; while the extension program offers an extension of up to three months on installment loans such as personal loans and auto loans. Visit our COVID-19 financial assistance page to learn more about the programs, and how to get started. If you have a loan or mortgage with another financial institution, reach out to learn more about what kind of assistance they may be offering. YMCA In the meantime, see what our YMCA is doing to help our community during this time of uncertainty and need that includes providing emergency healthy meals for children, child care for essential workers, virtual counseling support for the Y teens in our substance abuse treatment programs, and offering our new Virtual YMCA to the entire community for free, to keep everyone healthy and connected with online exercise classes, activities for families and kids and a fun nationwide fitness challenge. Senator Schatz Resources for Hawai'i During the Coronavirus Pandemic. We’re working hard to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (click here) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (click here). As a result of this legislation, the federal government is now offering several resources to support our families and our local businesses during this public health emergency. |
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