Immediate Relief for Those Who Serve
Heroes Helping Heroes: Financial Assistance to First Responders in Crisis
Mission
Provide emergency financial assistance and direct family support to first responders and their families during times of crisis.
Purpose
Many first responders face sudden hardships such as:
- • line-of-duty injuries
• family medical emergencies
• lost income or disability
• unexpected loss of a loved one
• housing crises
• funeral needs
• urgent travel costs
Get help when you need help. We provide financial help for Hawaii's first responders and families during times of crisis, when unexpected costs hit the hardest.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants may include individuals and families within our service network who have faced significant life-altering events.
- Active first responders currently serving
- Retired responders with honorable service
- Immediate family members in times of need
- Families affected by line-of-duty events
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Review the eligibility and support details on this page.
How to Apply
Applying is simple and confidential:
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Gather basic documents about your situation (for example: incident report, medical or financial paperwork).
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Use the Get Support section below to contact us and start your application.
Emergency Grants
Typical grant range: $500–$5,000
Emergency grants may help cover essential needs such as:
• rent/mortgage assistance
• utilities
• transportation
• emergency travel
• childcare
• food support
