Community Engagement
Welina mai!
Here, you’ll find all the latest information on our upcoming community engagement initiatives including workshops, information sessions, and outreach events.
Our goal is to empower and support our communities through education, resources and open discussion forums where we listen and learn from the communities we serve. Whether you’re interested in learning more about Hawaiʻi Community Lending, exploring our programs and loan options, or understanding the steps needed to build on Hawaiian Home Lands, we have something for everyone.
Hoʻokele Home Program Information Session
The Hoʻokele Home Program provides free guidance to Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries on the path to homeownership.
Join us for an information session about Hawai’i Community Lending’s Beneficiary Program. This program is dedicated to helping Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries build and buy homes on Hawaiian Home Lands. Come learn about the resources, support, and financial options available.
Learn more about how we can support your journey to homeownership. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your future.
Registration required for each Zoom session. Unless otherwise specified, all meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
2025 Workshops
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 9
May 7
June 12
July 9
Aug. 13
Sept. 10
Oct. 8
Nov. 12
Dec. 10
The Hoʻokele Home Program provides free guidance to Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries on the path to homeownership.
Join us for an information session about Hawai’i Community Lending’s Beneficiary Program. This program is dedicated to helping Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries build and buy homes on Hawaiian Home Lands. Come learn about the resources, support, and financial options available.
Learn more about how we can support your journey to homeownership. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your future.
Registration required for each Zoom session. Unless otherwise specified, all meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
2025 Workshops
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 9
May 7
June 12
July 9
Aug. 13
Sept. 10
Oct. 8
Nov. 12
Dec. 10
Nā‘iwa Homesteaders Program
The Nā‘iwa Homestead Program offers a series of owner-builder workshops geared towards the Nā‘iwa Agricultural Subdivision lessees on Hawaiian Homelands.
Online ZOOM Meetings 6-7:30 p.m.
Mondays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
April 21 – DHHL – Updates & NASA – Ag Site Development Updates
May 19 – Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
July 21 – Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
Aug. 18 – General Outreach (HCA+HCL) & Tentative Clean Energy (with NASA)
Oct. 20 – Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
Nov. 17 – Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
In-Person Meetings 6-7:30 p.m.
Mondays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
March 17 – Qualifying with Lenders and One-on-One sessions (with HCL)
June 16 – Permitting Process and One-on-One sessions (with HCL)
Sept. 15 – TBD (with HCL)
Dec. 22 – Year Highlights and Plans for 2026 (with HCL and NASA)
In-Person Meetings will be held at the OHA / DHHL Conference Room
600 Mauna Loa Hwy,
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
The Nā‘iwa Homestead Program offers a series of owner-builder workshops geared towards the Nā‘iwa Agricultural Subdivision lessees on Hawaiian Homelands.
ZOOM Meetings
Mondays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
April 21
– DHHL – Updates & NASA – Ag Site Development Updates
May 19
– Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
July 21
– Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
Aug. 18
– General Outreach (HCA+HCL) & Tentative Clean Energy (with NASA)
Oct. 20
– Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
Nov. 17
– Agricultural Training Session (with NASA)
In-Person Meetings
Mondays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
June 16
– Permitting Process and One-on-One sessions (with HCL)
Sept. 15
– TBD (with HCL)
Dec. 22
– Year Highlights and Plans for 2026 (with HCL and NASA)
In-Person Meetings will be held at the OHA / DHHL Conference Room.
600 Mauna Loa Hwy,
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
* All details subject to change.