HOPE Services announced that six of its twelve affordable homes have been moved from HPM’s base-yard to their permanent site in Pahoa. The modular units, which were constructed at HPM’s Keʻeau factory, will comprise the Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, which will offer permanent affordable housing and supportive services for seniors experiencing homelessness in our community. The remaining six homes are scheduled to arrive onsite by the end of this week.

The project is being funded by donors, who have provided $2.2 million for the purchase of the property, site work, and construction and installation costs for the dozen units and service center.

Before seniors move in, the homes will be furnished by volunteers and community members who signed up for the “HOPE Home Design Contest,” which will invite the public to view photos, and vote for their favorite designs online. Contestants and supporters include Bay Clinic, HMSA, HFS Federal Credit Union (HFSFCU), Hawai’i Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU), Target, Keaukaha Pana’ewa Farmer’s Association, County of Hawai’i Mayor’s Office, Sidney Fuke Planning Consultant, Creative Arts/Aloha Grown, East Hawai’i Catholic Vicariate, Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) Foundation, Huaka Body, and Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC).

Photo credit: HOPE Services