Hawaii island nonprofit receives $1M grant for new housing program

Hawaii island nonprofit receives $1M grant for new housing program

Kumukahi Health + Wellness received a $1 million grant from the Stupski Foundation to support a first-of-its-kind transitional housing program in Hilo and a transgender health navigator position to assist patients accessing gender-affirming health care and other social services. Kumukahi CEO Peter Silva said the funding comes at a time when the Hawaii island nonprofit has faced reductions in government support and delayed hiring critical staff. …