Aloha Maui: Maui People Telling Maui Stories

In this episode of Aloha Maui, we delve into the impact of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) and Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) on Maui’s post-fire recovery, exploring their combined efforts to create both immediate and long-term support for local residents. Leaders from HCF discuss the Maui Strong Fund’s rapid response, which provided crucial relief in the early days of the crisis and continues to fuel lasting solutions. Wit...

Makawao’s own Heidi Ho, an attorney and Law School professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, watched the devastation of August 8, 2023, unfold from her home in California, aching to be on the ground helping her community. Two weeks later, PONO Legal was born and is providing pro bono legal support to those impacted by the fires. From navigating FEMA claims to ensuring homeowners’ rights, Aloha Maui dives into the ...

When disaster struck, Maui’s nonprofit network stepped up with support from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. In this episode of Aloha Maui, hear from leaders at Boys and Girls Club, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., Maui United Way, and others as they share how they’re meeting urgent community needs and developing long-term solutions, from critical programming for our youth to essential healthcare and food securi...

In this heartfelt episode of Aloha Maui, we delve into the legacy of Lahaina’s treasured family-owned businesses, from the Ohta family mango stand to Nagasako Store and Hop Wo Bakery. Through conversations with both kupuna and younger ʻohana members, we uncover stories of resilience, cherished memories, and visions for the future. They share hopes for a Lahaina that honors its roots while embracing new beginnings, keeping the spiri...

In the wake of the devastating fires, the Lahaina Community Land Trust was created and is prioritizing rebuilding a Lahaina that preserves its deep-rooted sense of community and cultural heritage. This effort goes beyond recovery—it’s about protecting the essence of Lahaina from outside pressures and ensuring that its future remains in the hands of its people. From grassroots organizers to elected officials, it will take everyone w...

Lahaina is a diverse community home to many immigrant populations. Ensuring that multilingual and culturally responsive support is available for these immigrant community members is the driving force behind several key groups and organizations that have stepped up since the Maui fires.

Guests: Veronica Jachowski, Kevin Block, Della Nakamoto, AnnDionne "Dee" Selestin, Eric Arquero, Sieny Corpuz

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In this episode, we highlight Ka Laʻi Ola. This groundbreaking temporary housing development will shelter up to 1,500 wildfire survivors for as long as five years. We discuss the state’s commitment to supporting individuals and families ineligible for FEMA assistance and showcase how Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) and Maui Strong Fund (MSF) are stepping up to ensure housing stability for survivors. This episode also covers MSF’...

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, via its Maui Strong Fund, has come alongside key organizations and entities already doing great work to uplift Maui’s people and place, increasing the reach and impact of these critical community partners. The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has been one of those key partners, providing services from distribution of essential supplies to standing up a hub that helps those impacted navigate the ...

In this opening episode, Alakaʻi welcomes the members of the Mayor’s Lahaina Advisory team to the Aloha Maui set, marking the one-year remembrance of the Maui wildfires. This dedicated group of Lahaina’s own was called upon and stepped up to kōkua and kākoʻo their community as they collectively navigated through unprecedented challenges. Together, we reflect on the past year, acknowledging the struggles and loss while also sharing ...