We welcome people from all walks of life to contribute insight and action for ending homelessness on Big Island. Please review our Strategic Plan and Membership Packet to be sure our work is right for you. To join, simply fill out the registration form and return it along with your dues to Philomena Scherling CAP Membership Chair. For questions or assistance please contact CAP@neighborhoodplace.org | 808-345-3363.
Are you a media whiz? Do you love writing, creativity, and spreading awareness? Are you interested in supporting local legislation to make Hawai'i a better place? The Awareness and Advocacy team might be for you! First, become a CAP member, then contact Kristen Alice at kalice@hopeserviceshawaii.org to join the Awareness or Advocacy Committee.
Interfaith Communities in Action is a CAP partner focused on spiritual communities. If you are a person of faith driven to address homelessness from spiritual teachings, join the ICIA network at interfaithhawaii.org.
The Hawaii Island HUD Continuum of Care
The HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers plus state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
In Hawaii County, our CoC is called Community Alliance Partners (CAP). Membership in CAP is required for all organizations who are granted Department of Housing funds to address homelessness. To end homelessness on Big Island, we need support from all community sectors including teachers, physicians, business leaders, philanthropists, mental health experts, faith group leaders, employment experts, addiction specialists, realtors and landlords. Join us to lend your ideas, your voice and efforts to the cause of ending homelessness on Hawaii Island.
CAP 2026 Membership Registration Form
CAP Membership Waiver Policy and Form
CAP Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-10:30am. To join the coalition please contact Philomena Scherling CAP@neighborhoodplace.org.
