Programs

 
    Friends raises funds to cover Drug Court supplies such as program success incentives (gift cards), care baskets, bus and taxi coupons, and support of events such as graduation. Friends-funded grants, administered by BIDC, support individual life goals in obtaining housing, education, job training, and vocational equipment.
   Friends also provides volunteer support at events and activities, helps celebrate program graduates, and works to promote positive community awareness and appreciation.

Big Island Drug Court activities supported by Friends:

• Individual Support
  Clothing and personal hygiene kits, government identification, childcare support
  Drive-through gift basket distribution (non-perishable foods & supplies)
  
  
• Program Supplies
  Program success incentives (such as gift cards)
  
  
• Transportation
  Bus and taxi coupons for destinations such as medical appointments and job interviews
  
  
• Housing
  Grants towards a portion of housing deposits
  

• Education & Vocational Training
  Tuition and academic supplies, GED and other tutoring
  
  
• Employment
  Work-appropriate clothing, vocational tools, apprenticeship program
  Employer appreciation events
  
  
• Drug Court Graduation & Community Events
  Graduate recognition, special events such as participation in community parades, program t-shirts