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: 289
Total Individuals in Permanent Housing Since 2015
Total Individuals in Permanent Housing Since 2015: 237
Total Percentage that are Native Hawaiian
Total Percentage that are Native Hawaiian: 3%
Total Percentage that Have Found Permanent Housing
Total Percentage that Have Found Permanent Housing: 1%

*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 EVENTS

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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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  • NOFA: HOPWA FY2026-2030

    The City and County of Honolulu (City), through its Department of Community Services (DCS), requests proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to provide housing opportunities and supportive services to persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and their families. 

    Offer Due Date & Time: March 12, 2025| 2:00PM HST

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