Yesterday, HOPE Services Hawai‘i and HPM Building Supply unveiled the Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, a Pāhoa development composed of 12 locally made factory-built homes and a resource office for seniors.

The project is the first permanent affordable rental housing community for seniors in Puna, the first housing project developed by HOPE Services Hawai‘i, and the first community project developed with HPM’s innovative HalePlus prefabricated modular homes.

Each housing unit is a 480-square-foot fully furnished studio with its own kitchen, bathroom and lānai. The site also includes a resource office where residents can connect to supportive services.

HPM provided the housing units and resource office structure to HOPE Services at a reduced cost and worked closely with HOPE Services on ADA compliance and ADA accessibility.

The project was funded by donors who provided $2.2 million for the purchase of the property, site work, and construction and installation costs.

In addition to HPM, several building and engineering partners assisted HOPE Services with the project, including Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation; EPI – Engineering Partners, Inc.; Ludwig Construction, Inc.; the County of Hawai‘i, and the State of Hawai‘i.

The 12 units were furnished and decorated with the help of 14 local sponsors who participated in the HOPE Home Design Contest.

Prior to the grand opening, the community was invited to vote on HOPE Services Hawai‘i’s social media channels for their favorite furnished units. In-person guests touring the units were given the opportunity to choose a favorite. The crowd favorites were announced at yesterday’s opening ceremony.

 

Photo credit: Hope Services Hawaiʻi