Making Ends Meet | Making Ends Meet
(MEM) Emergency financial assistance for individuals who experienced an unexpected life event that resulted in a financial setback. Assistance for essential needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, etc. up to about $500. No general financial assistance. No long-term financial support available. Assistance is a one time, not ongoing assistance. All services are conducted electronically or via USPS
Last assured
Unknown
Physical Address
Hours
Monday-Sunday 24 Hours
Voice
Fax
(808) 484-2189
Application process
Written Application. Prescreening and application avaiable online
Fee
No fees
Eligibility
-Must be employed full-time (at least 32hr/week; within the past 3 months) or enrolled in an institution of higher learning full-time, or employed half-time (up to 20hrs/week) AND in school-half time -Must have experienced a significant and unexpected setback or trauma such as (but not limited to) death of a family member, serious illness that affected household income, domestic violence, victim of crime, aging out of foster care, etc. -Preference is given to individuals who are not receiving public assistance (welfare/TANF)
Service area
All Islands,Oahu,Hawaii (Big Island),Maui,Kauai,Molokai,Lanai,Niihau
Agency info
Making Ends Meet
Our mission is to provide emergency financial assistance to individuals who experienced a temporary setback due to an unforeseen or traumatic event. Our goal is to assist these individuals in maintaining financial independence by encouraging self-sufficiency.