--- title: COVID-19 Financial Assistance Programs description: "In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing a severe economic crisis. The only way to recover from this crisis is together. Government, businesses, foundations, every-day givers and nonprofits are rallying to help those most vulnerable.\n\nTo help our customers navigate the various options available to them, we have compiled a list financial assistance programs and how to apply. " image: https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Corporate%20Communications/Internal%20Alerts/Waikiki%206_30_20-1.jpeg --- -   -   -   -   [![Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png?width=350&height=124&name=HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png "Hawaiian Telcom")](http://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Residential](https://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Business](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/business) - [Wholesale](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/wholesale-carrier-services) - [About US](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/about-us) ≡︎Menu ## [Connections](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) ### The Hawaiian Telcom Blog - - [Internet / WiFi](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-internet-wifi) - [Television](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-television) - [Voice](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-voice) - [Security](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-security) - [Cloud](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-cloud) - [IT Solutions](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-it-solutions) - [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community) - [Technical Support](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-technical-support) - [Visit Hawaiiantel.com](http://hawaiiantel.com) - [Home](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) - [Internet/WiFi](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-internet-wifi) - [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community) - COVID-19 Financial Assistance Programs # COVID-19 Financial Assistance Programs ![](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Corporate%20Communications/Internal%20Alerts/Waikiki%206_30_20-1.jpeg) By [Francis Choe](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/author/francis-choe) on Aug 28, 2020, 2:00:12 PM Tags: [Internet/WiFi](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-internet-wifi), [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community), [News](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-news), [COVID-19](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/covid-19) Supporting those in need, even during the hardest of times, continues to be second nature for our community. So, even as the COVID-19 pandemic maintains its unprecedented force and Hawaiʻi remains in an economic crisis, it’s no surprise that individuals and organizations across the state are doing what they can to provide financial relief and compassion for one another. To help our customers navigate the various options available to them, we have compiled a list of these financial assistance programs, along with their regional eligibility and a link to the website. | **Entity** | **Program Name** | **Region** | | --- | --- | --- | | Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | [Hoʻāla Assistance Program](https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/hoala) | Honolulu County only | | City & County of Honolulu | [Household Hardship Relief Fund](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSCtF6x5AdRi1IQWJeI8nDSR2LcoSuyWzTifazVTL0M8keEw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1) | Honolulu County only | | Catholic Charities Hawaii | [Community Assistance Program](https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/hawaii-community-foundation-gives-100000-grant-to-catholic-charities-hawaii-to-assist-those-financially-impacted-by-covid-19-situation/) | Kauai | | Maui Economic Organization | [Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership](http://www.meoinc.org/content/5f0d1547ba9c4/H.E.L.P.html) | Maui County | | Aloha United Way / Hawaiian Electric | [Hawaii Utility Bill Assistance Program](https://www.auw.org/utilityhelp) | Statewide | | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | [Restaurant Employee Relief Fund](https://rerf.us/apply-for-aid/) | Nationwide | | Modest Needs | [Self-Sufficiency Grants](https://www.modestneeds.org/about-us/grants-types-self-sufficiency.asp) | Nationwide | | Aloha United Way | [Aloha United Way COVID-19 Rent & Utility Assistance Program](https://www.auw.org/covid-19-assistance-programs#covid-19-rent-utilitiy-assistance-program) | Statewide | | Academic Labor United  | [ALU Graduate Student Hardship Fund](https://academiclaborunited.org/hardship#) | Statewide | | Helping Hands Hawaii | [Hawaii Resilience Fund](http://helpinghandshawaii.org/hawaii-resilience-fund/) | Statewide | | Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | [Kahiau Community Assistance Program](https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/kahiau) | Statewide | | University of Hawaii | [Urgent Student Relief Fund](https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/student-affairs/urgent-student-relief-fund/) | Statewide | | Office of Hawaiian Affairs & Hawaiʻi Community Lending | [Ka Wailele Emergency Financial Assistance Program](https://www.oha.org/emergencyaid) | Statewide |   \*\*Please inquire with each program for the availability of assistance. 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