HILO, Hawai’i - Hawai’i First FCU and its non-profit arm, Hawai’i First Community Ventures, has been chosen as one of the community partners with the Hawai’i Resilience Fund created by the Hawai’i Community Foundation in collaboration with local donors.
The grant allows Hawai’i island residents to apply for up to $1,000 per household to cover specific household expenses.
As Financial First Responders, Hawai’i First said it made operational adjustments early to ensure they could keep operating safely, especially during this time of financial uncertainty.
In April, Hawai’i First also stepped up to assist and deploy $1,000 maximum emergency funds to Waimea (Kamuela) households in partnership with Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Richard Smart Fund. In one month, Hawai’i First processed applications and issued hundreds of checks. These funds helped assist Waimea residents with rent, mortgage, and utility payments, it said.
“We are grateful for the strong community partnerships we’ve built over the years. When Hawai’i Community Foundation comes to us with opportunities to provide help, hope, and happiness, we never hesitate. We are thrilled to expand our efforts to the entire island of Hawai’i and assist more families in need during this difficult time,” said Laura Aguirre, president/CEO of Hawai’i First.