For those that are not in a place to begin living within community or those who are not interested in sheltered living, we would like to offer a safe space for them to rest because sometimes, what hinders a person's ability to begin recovery is a good night of sleep without fear for safety or loss of essential property. Safe parking would also allow for access to much needed basics and support.

For those seeking safe shelter that do not fit into the strict requirements of Maui's current emergency shelter providers. People with pets, couples, and any other special needs are often turned away by Maui's overwhelmed houseless shelters. Safe shelter is just one of the many needs that Pu'uhonua no Holomua will provide to our houseless community members seeking recovery, stability, and belonging.

We understand that people struggling with chronic homelessness sometimes suffer from a complex range of unaddressed needs. We plan to address their needs by continuing to collaborate with local community organizations, nonprofits, and individuals to provide wraparound services, including case management, mental health counseling, employment support, basics needs services, substance abuse recovery services, educational courses, and healthcare access.

Holomua Outreach has observed that individuals who have a hand in fostering community feel more driven and empowered to uplift those around them. We believe that those who have a hand in creating and maintaining communal spaces take pride and take heart in those actions. Once Holomua Road community were given the tools they needs to mālama 'āina and mālama one another, they felt a sense of purpose We hope to build upon this through payed community jobs, so that those who are recovered can help those who are seeking recovery.

According to the 2022 Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, the number of people experiencing homelessness that identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders increased by 19% between 2020 and 2022. We expect that this will grow post-Lāhaina wildfires as Maui faces an exacerbated housing crisis. We believe that, by integrating Hawaiian Cultural Practices and Teachings, we can address a need for känaka to heal through connection to culture.