The Green Will Conservancy Inc.

Hui Mana’o Program

Kaui Ramos

SW 631

Mission

To empower the people with the skills and practical methods to persevere and sustain

Hui Mana’o: “thinking together and sharing knowledge”

Description

Charitable organization-501 c (3) Psycho-educational group Existence since 2011 Funding: The County of Hawaii –Grant

Location

East Hawaii- Puna District Hawaii Family Center on Family

Puna:

-second highest in the state for

child poverty.

-lowest in the state for students

accepted into colleges.

Location

2000 Hawaii Student Alcohol, Tobacco,And Other Drug Study

Puna: -most at-risk youth in the state

-highest figures in the state for drug use, school violence and families

living in poverty.

Hui Mana’o Program

Adolescents: ages 13-18 Social Club: non-threatening, fun, pre-

vocational atmosphere Self-esteem Organizational skills Treat mental health conditions Prevention of addictions

Hui Mana’o Program

Levels of program: Social and pre-employment skills Pre-vocational interests Job skills:

Typing Attendance/Promptness Time Management Personal Development

Hui Mana’o Program

Health living curriculum Gaining awareness of exercise Eating patterns Sustainable food practices

Seed planting Plant cloning Harvesting local agricultural foods Cleaning natural environment Recycling/reusing

Hui Mana’o

Stipend Level Successful 90 day participation Community involvement Volunteerism Personal money management

Hui Mana’o

Stipend Level: Formal Training

Small-scale edible landscaping and gardening Water collection systems Solar and other green technology Sustainable environmental practices Produce/reuse soil materials Construction project Computer website

Strengths

Development of resources: Professional experienced staff Volunteers: Kupuna/Para-professionals Transportation Provides meals State of the art media technology 2 acres land

Strengths

Formation of Alliances Alu Like Family Court/Teen Court Business Network International (BNI) Hawaii Island’s Food Bank County of Hawaii Behavioral Health Service Reimbursement

Agencies

Measures

Wodarski (1996) social services engaging and treating impoverished communities showed the greatest improvements when two elements were present: Skills development both social and work

related Payment through stipend

Measures

Global Assessment of Functioning(GAF)

2011-participants increased their GAF scores by an average of 4.12%

Referral Sources

Individual/Families Department of Education Family Court Department of Health Drug Court Teen Court

Challenges

Location Lack of publication Lack of attendance to conferences,

seminars, etc.. Transportation limitations Limited staff

Recommendations

Additional publicity Youth conferences/seminars Pre-employment and educational

workshops

Recommendations

Permanent Staff

Expand Transportation

Networking in Community

Conclusion

Hui Mana’o continues to strive to attain their mission in empowering the people with skills and practical methods to persevere and sustain, to work towards sustainability of the environment, individuals, and communities.