Hawaiian Community Assets

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Did you know 1 in 3 local families are priced out of homeownership? Ua Hale Aʻela is changing that story with a rent-with-option-to-purchase path that helps families build stability today and own tomorrow.

Join the interest list to get updates as new homes open up across the pae ʻāina. Learn more at https://hawaiiancommunity.net/ua-hale-aela/

Hawaiian Community Assets is honored to be one of only nine organizations selected by Hawaiʻi Island United Way for funding through this year’s highly competitive grant process supporting food and housing security initiatives across Hawaiʻi Island. This investment will help advance our mission of empowering Hawaiʻi’s communities through housing counseling, financial education, and pathways to long-term housing stability.

Read the full story at hawaiiancommunity.net/news/hca-to-receive-food-and-housing-security-funding/

In Hawaiʻi, $150,000 a year is not comfortable. For many ʻohana, it barely covers rent.

The Area Median Income, or AMI, is the benchmark used to determine who qualifies for affordable housing programs, financial assistance, and homebuying support. And with Hawai‘i being one of the most expensive places in the country, the numbers are stark.

If you have ever assumed you make too much to qualify for help, think again. Hawaiian Community Assets works with families across the income spectrum to help them understand their options and take steps toward financial stability and homeownership.

Learn more at hawaiiancommunity.net

*Data shared on the last slide represents April 2026 figures for Honolulu County specifically.

On Kauaʻi, one client is demonstrating how small, consistent actions can create a stronger financial future. Her journey is a reminder that financial wellness is often built through steady, intentional steps.

Read the full story: hawaiiancommunity.net/news/building-stability/