Safety Net Fund

Geographic Scope: Hawaii (Oʻahu focus, with statewide impact through partner agencies)

Focus Areas: Essential lifesaving programs; health, maternal health, family support

Overview:
Aloha United Way's Safety Net Fund directly supports essential partner organizations and their lifesaving programs. The fund helps bridge gaps when federal funds dry up, when reimbursements don't cover costs, and when vulnerable populations can't wait for help.

Key Partner Organization Supported:

• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi (HMHB): Over 30 years of supporting mothers, babies, and families

Programs Funded Through Safety Net:

• Mobile Health Services (serving Waiʻanae, Waimānalo, Waipio, Puna)
  • Remote fetal monitoring and postpartum checkups
  • Primary care for entire families
  • Culturally responsive healthcare
• Community-based doula services (up to 1 hour per pregnant woman in shelters)
• Lactation Lounges for working mothers
• Cribs for Kids safe sleep program
• Diapers, formula, and basic supplies
• Mental health support and dignity-focused care

Why It Matters:

• Over 95% of HMHB clients rely on Medicaid
• Federal reimbursements cover far less than true cost of care
• Significant gaps in maternity care access, especially on neighbor islands
• Addresses geographic barriers, provider shortages, and lack of local birthing facilities

Geographic Need:

• Moloka'i residents dying from curable diseases due to distance from care
• Neighbor islands experience significant healthcare access challenges

Contact Information:

• Email: info@auw.org
• Phone: (808) 536-1951 or (808) 543-2222
• Website: auw.org/safety-net-fund
• Address: 200 N. Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817

How to Support the Safety Net Fund

1. Donate: Contribute directly to AUW's Safety Net Fund
2. Workplace Campaign: Participate in AUW workplace giving campaigns
3. Combined Federal Campaign: Designate gifts through CFC

For Partner Organizations

Nonprofit organizations interested in receiving Safety Net Fund support should:

• Apply to become an AUW Partner Agency
• Demonstrate focus on essential, lifesaving services
• Serve vulnerable populations in health, education, or financial stability areas
• Follow standard Partner Agency application process

Donation/Support

• Visit: auw.org to donate to Safety Net Fund
• Email: info@auw.org for more information
• Phone: (808) 536-1951