ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL
EIN 99-0196090 · Human Services (P200)
What they do
FOUNDED IN 1974 AS AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL (ASI) KAHUMANAS MISSION is to CO-CREATE and MODEL A HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE, and PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, and YOUTH. IT ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY INTEGRATING MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING, and VOCATIONAL TRAINING. OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS IN 48 UNITS (SERVING 350-500 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY), AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS and OUTREACH SERVICES; (2) ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS and SERVICES for ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES and AUTISM; (3) FARM, CULINARY, and HOSPITALITY WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING ON OUR ORGANIC FARM, FOOD SERVICE, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, and RETREAT CENTER; (4) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN FARMING and FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL WORK, and HOLISTIC HEALTH THROUGH TOURS, FARM STAYS, and RETREATS.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1977
- Location
- 86-660 LUALUALEI HOMESTEAD RD, WAIANAE, HI 96792-2730
- County
- Honolulu
- In care of
- AVARY MAUNAKEA