HO‘OLA NA MANA‘O

Ho‘ola Na Mana‘o – Hope and Healing Project is intended to support children and families with financial need who are affected by child physical abuse, sexual abuse or witnesses to crime by providing items and/or services that can help improve self-esteem or re-establish normalcy in their lives.

Request Categories

  • Basic Needs: Clothing, toiletries, backpacks, bedding, groceries
  • Education: Tutoring, partial tuition, graduation fees, school supplies, field trip fees
  • Self-Esteem & Character Building: Sports, music, scouting, prom attire, dance classes, art lessons
  • Quality of Life Enhancements: Books, toys, health-related expenses
  • Transportation: Assistance for essential services and transportation support for medical and/or counseling appointments
  • Gift Cards: Groceries, clothing, gas, Uber (receipts required)
  • Technology: Tablets, gaming devices, camera equipment ○ Cell/Smart phones are not eligible for HNM requests

Budget Guide

While our primary focus is on assisting youth victims interviewed at the CJC, we also support other victims in need. Budget allocation per child per calendar year is as follows:

  • Tier 1: $500 – Children interviewed at the CJC & in CJC database
  • Tier 2: $400 – Children in the CJC database; Siblings of interviewed children
  • Tier 3: $300 – Children not tracked by the CJC database

*Once a child’s budget is maxed out, new requests cannot be made until the following calendar year.

Adobe_PDFHNM Packet for Professionals | PDF
Adobe_PDFHNM Request Form | PDF
Adobe_PDFOutcome Evaluation Form | LINK

Friends appreciates receiving feedback from children and professionals. To submit feedback or a child’s thank you note, please email [email protected].