Honorable Paul T Murakami

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) provides a variety of financial assistance programs aimed at supporting local businesses and individuals in Hawaii. Through initiatives such as the Mlama Business Loan and the Consumer Micro Loan Program, OHA is dedicated to fostering economic growth and stability within the community. In addition to financial loans, OHA offers resources and support for successful loan recipients, showcasing a commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable practices. Their diverse portfolio includes agricultural, education, debt consolidation, and home improvement loans, ensuring assistance is accessible to those in need across the islands. Generated from the website

Benefit Employment & Support Service is a government agency based in Honolulu, HI that works to promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities. They strive to bridge benefits cliffs and advance family economic mobility by convening states, parents, businesses, and federal partners to address the impact of benefits cliffs on communities. Additionally, Benefit Employment & Support Service is actively involved in preventing human trafficking through their observance of Human Trafficking Prevention Month. They encourage building strong connections within communities to create resilience and work together to put an end to this terrible crime. They emphasize the importance of partnerships across all sectors to make a real difference in preventing human trafficking.Generated from the website