KPAA launches ‘safe parking’ program for homeless

Kauai Planning & Action Alliance says Koloa Union Church has agreed to be the first site for its new Safe Parking Program.  The site will accommodate overnight parking for up to three homeless families living in their vehicles. 

This is a first for Kauai, and it is based on the very successful New Beginnings program that has been operating in Santa Barbara, California for eight years.  To be eligible, the driver must have a current driver’s license and the vehicle must be registered, have insurance and a current safety inspection. 

Permits will be issued for one month at a time and may be renewed.  KPAA has contracted with Catholic Charities-Hawaii to provide intake and case management services for this project.  Anyone interested should contact Catholic Charities at (808) 632-6950 during business hours. 

KPAA is still seeking a site on Kauai’s North Shore and East Side for the project.  Please call them at (808) 632-2005 if you have a parking location you are willing to offer.