211 Answers

It’s a SNAP

By Carolyn Hyman / February 21, 2022 /

Katerina, a 61 year-old Waikiki resident called AUW’s 211 Helpline in a panic. “I received a letter that I needed to update my SNAP information otherwise benefits would stop. I asked a friend to help me with the computer because I don’t know how to do that stuff.” SNAP, otherwise known as the Supplemental Nutrition…

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Like Riding a Bike

By Carolyn Hyman / February 15, 2022 /

“I don’t know how to ride a bike. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but it’s true,” a recent 211 website visitor admitted with a laugh. Amy went on to explain that her daughter has a school bike function coming up, and the kids who don’t know how to ride will be sent to practice “circles”…

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