Each year, Aloha United Way provides Safety Net funding to agencies working to provide basic human needs and support people experiencing crisis. In 2021, we have invested in programs that are working in the following five areas of need:
1. Disaster/Crisis
Provides a broad range of assistance for individuals and families experiencing crisis with a goal of returning the household to stability. The category includes medical care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, family violence services and community disaster response provided as one-time or short-term assistance, but may also include ongoing counseling, case management or care coordination.
2. Food
Provides access to food pantries, food banks, food delivery services and served meals programs.
3. Rent/Utility
Provides rent (or mortgage) and utility financial assistance. Agencies may pay rent, security deposit, mortgage, and utility expenses to landlords or providers on behalf of eligible clients.
4. Shelter
Provides housing and related support services including emergency, transitional, and permanent housing.
5. Two-year Grants
Supports startup or pilot programs; programs/services with a higher degree of complexity; initiatives with a greater number of stakeholders or partners; initiatives that require substantial time planning; and new programs that are projected to be financially self-sustaining after the initial two years.
Please contact Impact@auw.org for more information.
