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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” module_class=”top-banner” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com\/cb:zges.5da96\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/http:\/\/hawaiiancouncil.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ulu-gradient-scaled.png” background_enable_video_mp4=”off” background_enable_video_webm=”off” min_height=”400px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#f8f6eb” bottom_divider_height=”53px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”4vw||4vw||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”I Ola: OHA\u2019s Emergency Relief Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”65px” width=”65%” title_font_size_tablet=”65px” title_font_size_phone=”34px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”41d5859c-fbaa-458a-88e4-5d886857f235″ text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”DM Serif Display||||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”650px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||22px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#e5c155″ border_width_left=”2px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]OHA Approves $6.1 Million Emergency Fund for Native Hawaiians Affected by Federal Shutdown
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Life brings challenges\u2014<\/strong>but support is here<\/p>\n

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has set aside $6.1 million in emergency funds to help Native Hawaiian individuals and families who are struggling financially because of the federal government shutdown.<\/p>\n

This funding will provide immediate relief for those missing paychecks or losing essential support \u2014 ensuring our community is cared for during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

OHA\u2019s action reflects its commitment to uplift and protect Native Hawaiians with compassion, dignity, and aloha.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Community Outreach Sessions<\/p>\n

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Hilo<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, Nov 21, 10am\u20134pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

2100 Kanoelehua Ave., Unit 9 & 10s<\/a>
Hilo, HI 96720<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kona<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, Nov 21, 10am\u20134pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

West Hawai\u02bbi Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokolole Hwy., Building B<\/a>
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kahului<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, Nov 21, 10am\u20134pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

153 E. Kamehameha Ave. Ste 101<\/a>
Kahului 96732<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lahaina<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

325 Keawe Street B102<\/a>
Lahaina, HI 96761<\/a><\/p>\n

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Molokai<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, Nov 21, 10am\u20134pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

600 Maunaloa Hwy.<\/a>
Kaunakakai, HI 96748<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kaua\u2018i<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, Nov 21, 10am\u20134pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 9am\u201312 pm<\/p>\n

4405 Kukui Grove St., Suite 103<\/a>
Lihue, HI 96766<\/a><\/p>\n

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Support \/ Eligibility<\/p>\n

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Provides up to $1,200 in one-time financial assistance to Native Hawaiian federal civilian employees of the\u00a0<\/span>Department of Homeland Security<\/b>\u00a0who are impacted by the federal government shutdown effective <\/span>February 14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who is Eligible<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To qualify, applicants must:<\/p>\n

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    1. Be Native Hawaiian<\/strong> \u2014 either registered through the OHA Hawaiian Registry Program<\/strong> or able to show proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry.<\/li>\n
    2. Be a resident of the State of Hawai\u02bbi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. Be a federal civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Be currently furloughed, working without pay, or otherwise not receiving pay due to the federal shutdown effective February 14, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Documents Required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Please have the following ready:<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

      <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n