Fellows mentioned in this story: Shelee Kimura, Cohort V

From Maui Now:

Millions of dollars in federal assistance to households behind on rent and electric bills are now available through the County of Maui.

Disconnections for nonpayment and collections activities have been suspended for more than a year as part of Hawaiian Electric’s effort to help households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium, set by the Public Utilities Commission, is scheduled to end on May 31.

The County of Maui is leveraging federal funds for rent and utility assistance. The program is being administered in partnership with Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i.

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