We are pleased to announce that we have begun distributing funds that have been raised so far directly to Maui families who have been impacted by the fires. The average cost of rent for temporary housing on Maui ranges from anywhere between $3,000-$5,000/month. We hope to cover expenses for housing and basic needs for at least one month for those supported through this effort.
Coach Joey's family lost their home in the Lahaina fire. Joey has been a long time Lahainaluna High School Football coach and also head coach for Napili Canoe Club. He has dedicated his life to the youth of West Maui. His family are true pillars of the community who are always putting the needs of others before their own.
Miguel is a father of 4 children in Lahaina. They lost their home in the fire and are currently being shuffled around different temporary housing locations. He is working hard and dedicated to helping displaced Lahaina families stay in Lahaina.
Robin is a mother of 2 small children and they also lost their home in the fire. They have been staying in Kahului while trying to figure out how to move forward. She shows great care for all of the keiki of Lahaina, not just her own. She is helping many fire survivors to navigate housing, mental health, and empowering the community through art.
Miraflor and Zaldy were separated for 3 days with no communication and they had no idea if each other were alive. Miraflor has been a healthcare professional in Lahaina for over 30 years. While running through the blaze to get to safety, her slippers caught on fire and burned her feet. Their oldest son helped many kupuna escape the fire.
Susie lived in Lahaina her entire life. She has been a nurse for over 25 years and also a long time performer at the Old Lahaina Luau. Susie, along with 15 other family members including her mother, daughter, brother, and grandkids all lost their homes in the fire. Two of the homes were built by her grandparents and parents in the 1970's. They all lived within walking distance of each other but ar
Jeremy is another pillar to the Lahaina community who is always giving and never asking for anything in return. He was a teacher of the trades at Lahainaluna High School. Jeremy and his wife lost everything, but they keep their spirits up by helping others any way they can from providing air purifiers, fixing structures that can be fixed, to speaking at town halls. Jeremy is going to use the funds
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