OUR MISSION

PARTNERS IN CARE’S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS THROUGH OPEN & INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION, & THE COORDINATION OF INTEGRATED RESPONSES

 “HOUSING IS HEALTHCARE.
  COMMUNITY IS HEALTHCARE.”  

-Laura Thielen, Executive Director

Total Currently Homeless on O'ahu
Total Currently Homeless on O'ahu: 0
Total Individuals in Permanent Housing Since 2015
Total Individuals in Permanent Housing Since 2015: 0
Total Percentage that are Native Hawaiian
Total Percentage that are Native Hawaiian: 0%
Total Percentage that Have Found Permanent Housing
Total Percentage that Have Found Permanent Housing: 0%

*based on 2024 PITC data

Our Objectives

  • Build and maintain a community-based process that supports Oahu’s Continuum of Care for homeless persons. 
  • Develop a full continuum of services.
  • Ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are treated with dignity and care.
  • Engage in planning and evaluation to maximize the use of existing resources.
  • Advocate for policies that promote a comprehensive, long-term approach to solving homelessness.
  • Work collaboratively with other agencies and groups throughout the state of Hawaii.

About Partners In Care

Partners In Care (PIC) is a coalition composed of representatives of organizations from nonprofit homeless providers, government stakeholders, private businesses, community advocates, public housing agencies, hospitals, universities, affordable housing developers, law enforcement, and persons experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless persons.
Located on O‘ahu, PIC is a planning, coordinating, and advocacy alliance that develops recommendations for programs and services to fill needs within Oahu’s Continuum of Care (CoC) for homeless persons. PIC assists in developing new programs, while working to preserve or expand effective existing programs. As a member of Hawai‘i Statewide Continuum’s of Care, PIC works collaboratively with the rural counties CoC, Bridging the Gap.

UPCOMING coc EVENTS

Latest News

  • Member Relations Chair Open!

    The O’ahu Continuum of Care is looking for a Member Relations Chair!

    Reach out to Partners In Care to find out more and how to become the Chair!

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  • 2025 Fair Housing Conference Webinar

    The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) and agencies statewide are hosting a free Fair Housing Month Conference on April 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to promote awareness and understanding of fair housing laws. The event will provide key insights on Hawaiʻi’s fair housing protections, best practices for housing professionals, and resources for tenants and property owners.cription goes here

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  • SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Webinar: Using the SOAR Model to Assist Applicants with Serious Mental Illness and Co-occurring Brain Injuries

    Join SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) for an insightful webinar to explore how Brain Injury (BI) affects individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our panelists will discuss the complexities of brain injury and serious mental illness, highlighting how these conditions can intensify challenges in accessing care, maintaining stable housing, and overall well-being. They will emphasize strategies for BI screening and interventions that will help individuals enroll in services such as housing, mental healthcare, and SOAR! 

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  • RFP: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program

    The Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD), as the State Administering Agency for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program, requests proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations and government agencies, to provide direct services to crime victims in Hawaii.

    The proposal is due in CPJAD eGrants on April 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm HST.

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