Building an Ohana Learning Center at Palolo Valley HomesDahlia Asuega, Resident Services Manager,Mutual Housing-Palolo Valley Homes

Dr. Robert Franco, Professor, Director of Planning, Grants, Civic EngagementKapiolani Community CollegeCampus Compact, Senior Faculty Fellowww.compact.org

Presentation Frame - PaloloDahlia AsuegaPalolo Homes 1995-2007Profile of the Palolo Homes Community, 2007Programs and Services in the New Ohana Learning Center

Presentation Frame-KapiolaniBob Franco David Nakamura Funds LeveragingPartnership Development Palolo PipelineFunds LeveragingInstitutional Perspective Service-Learning, Civic Responsibility, Civic Engagement

Palolo Valley Homes 1995-2007

President of Palolo Homes Tenants AssociationLed statewide effort to empower public housing residents Island Tenants on the RiseStarted the Palolo Pride Celebration

Palolo Valley Homes 1995-2007

306 units purchased by Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii in 2002.Hired as Resident Services Manager in 2002.All units renovated successfully over a 12 month period.Technology Center The Hale developed from 1999-2007. Lead Role of Judith Kirkpatrick, KCC Professor.

Palolo Valley Homes 2007 ProfileNumber of Households 306Number of Residents 1,087EthnicityAsian Americans N=511 (47%) Hawaiian-Samoan-Tongan-Micronesian N=413 (38%)African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Other N=163 (15%)

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileAge Under 18 N= 407 (37.4%) 18-55 N=493 (45.4%) Over 55 N=187 (17.2%)

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileEducational Level of Those Currently in SchoolPalolo Elementary School 205 Jarrett Middle School 202 Kaimuki High School 118 Colleges 52

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileEmployed 41.2 percentUnemployed 58.8 percentAverage Household Income $2,150Percent Below 50% of Median Income 88.0%Crime Rate low over last 5 years, relations with Honolulu Police positive.

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileEducation Partners

Kapiolani Community College (lead)

University of Hawaii, Manoa (UHM)

Chaminade University of Honolulu (CUH)

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileCommunity-based Partners Head Start Palolo Elementary Jarrett Middle School Kaimuki High School

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileCommunity-Based PartnersHonololu Community Action ProgramDiamond Head Health Center Palolo and Manoa Lions East Honolulu Rotary Kaimuki Business and Professionals AssociationEight Faith-based Organizations

Palolo Valley Homes - ProfileOhana Learning CenterLocated on second floor of Palolo Valley Homes Administration Center. Size = 5,850 Square FeetProjected completion date October 2008

Ohana Learning Center:Programs and Services

Early Literacy Computer LiteracyNurse Aide for Long-Term CareTeacher Aide TrainingMicro-Business DevelopmentPublic Health Nursing StationCollege and Career Prep Services

Ohana Learning Center:Programs and Services

Exercise and Sports ScienceLong-term Care ServiceMini-KinkosCulinary EducationNew Media Arts and Music Room November 2007 October 2008Collaborative Planning Process Between Palolo Residents, Management, and Kapiolani CC

Funds LeveragingDavid Nakamura Executive Director, Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii, Inc.Raised approximately $1 million dollars from HUD-CDBG, NeighborWorks, State Farm Insurance, others.Builds on a 12 year partnership called the Palolo Pipeline since 2003.

Palolo PipelineSee Green HandoutFunds Leveraging Kellogg Capturing the Momentum P-3$100,000 per year through 2010AmeriCorps positions at Palolo Homes and schools. Educational Awards or Cash.CNCS - $25,000 per year through 2009

Institutional PerspectiveService-Learning Civic Responsibility as a student learning outcomeSee Service-Learning Fact SheetCivic Engagement as an Institutional Effectiveness Outcome

Institutional Perspective:Kapiolani ValuesAloha for Hawaii, and its diverse peoples, cultures, languages, and environments. Service and attention to the needs of our diverse students and their experiences, contributions, expectations, and dreams.

Institutional Perspective:Kapiolani ValuesCollaboration and partnerships in working for the social, economic, and environmental betterment of the communities we serve.

Institutional Perspective:Kapiolani MissionPrepares students for lives of ethical, responsible community involvement by offering opportunities for increased civic engagement.

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