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Community support for Hawaiʻi Island
Need help?
Have help to give?
Kōkua Connect connects neighbors who need assistance, large or small, with nearby people who can help.
No need is too small to ask.A meal, a load of laundry, a ride, a quick errand, or simply an extra pair of hands all count.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.This service is not emergency dispatch.
Simple and safe
Say what’s going on.
We’ll help with the rest.
Family mealsGroceriesLaundryDump runsRidesChildcareBaby suppliesInfant-feeding supportPet or livestock helpErrandsHaulingChargingWi-FiShower accessCleanupWelfare checksSimple physical helpOther / tell us what you need
Review nearby matches
See community members whose timing, location and resources may fit.
Both people choose
Contact details stay private until both sides accept and review safety guidance.
Happening nearby
Community kōkua, right now
MEALS / GROCERIESDEMO
Two family dinners this week
Parent recovering from the flu needs simple dinners for three people. No allergies.
LAUNDRY / SHOWERSDEMO
One load of children’s laundry
Washer has no power. Looking for help washing and drying one bag of clothes.
RIDES / ERRANDSDEMO
Ride to pick up groceries
Older adult needs a round trip to the grocery store and help carrying bags.
Extra safeguardsPrioritize a verified driver and two-person or organization support for vulnerable riders.
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Your location stays approximateYour exact address is never shown publicly.
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People verify before postingPhone verification is required for every listing.
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Help is freely offeredNo payments, fees or fundraising through the platform.