COVID-19 Impact

As an international student, I have a documentation process that I need to go through. This includes getting a Social Security Number. However, all Social…

Her schooling was thrown into disarray, but despite feelings of vulnerability, Rebekah remains thankful for distance learning and continued studies.

When this COVID-19 crisis began, I really tried to keep it all together, not knowing how bad the situation would turn out.

Zhijuan was an independent Honolulu CC student, happy to pay for living expenses and rent.  Losing her restaurant job threatened her independence and…

My greatest concern is that we won’t have enough money to pay rent or get kicked out on the streets.

I have always wanted to be in a career where I…

When she lost her job as a part-time entertainer in Kauaʻi's visitor industry, Tia didn't know how she would cover her rent, utility bills, and necessities…

COVID-19 was "earth-shattering" for Thomas and his family, who have expenses related to health problems   The "life-changing" emergency relief…

Shubert was furloughed from his job as a barista at the airport.  The first-year IT student wasn't sure how he would pay his bills, but the UH…

Learning support from Kauaʻi Community College's Waiʻaleʻale Program helps Leticia stay focused on schoolwork now that classes are conducted online.…

Kevin had been doing his assigments in the computer lab at Leeward CC, but with campus life altered, he must work from home on a used laptop with…

Single parenting isn't easy, but your support helps Chilliam maintain her home life while she pursues her dream of helping others as a mental health…

Chelsea was laid off from her job working with autistic children as a registered behavior technician.  The human services student at Honolulu…