Since full recover and rebuilding from the devastating 2023 fire will take years, we are committed for the long-haul to help our Maui Ohana.

Where Maui's at:

• The majority of the residential debris removal is done, but only half of the commercial debris removal is completed.
• Currently the majority of the focus is on rebuilding infrastructure - a challenge complicated by the logistics of getting materials to Maui.
• May families are still without reliable housing, living month to month in places paid for by FEMA.

What does this mean?

• Families, such as the Sequeira and Delatori families that we are supporting, are constantly moving every few months with their children.
• They never know where they will be next month or whether it will be accessible to their school and work.
• It is exhausting and frustrating and they need our support!

What we're doing to help:

• The Sequeria families requested that our fundraising efforts partly to go to the student at the Kamehameha Schools Maui K-12 where Leo Delatori is the Dean of Student Support Services, and where Leo and Kawika both attended together on the Oahu campus.
• Funds will help these students' families as the resettle their lives - internet, transportation, supplies and more.
• We also aim to raise enough to pay college applications fees for graduates, ensuring that no deserving student misses out on the opportunities that they earned.

Mahalo for your ongoing support of our Ohana!  We couldn't do it without you! 

David "Kawika" was born and raised in Maui.  He lived in and around Lahaina and Up Country Pukalani.  He attended Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina.  He has fond memories of playing at the Shigeto Wakida Tennis

Courts down the street and attending the Hongwanji for after school Japanese studies.  Beverly (mom) was a teacher at Kamehameha III School, and George (dad) operated PD Wikiwiki restaurant on Front Street.  

Mahalo for a great, successful event on Saturday!  Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice lost two shops and a warehouse to the wild fires; half the funds will go directly to support the employees and their families.  The other half will support the 4 generations of Sequeria Families who collectively lost 7 homes.  Your cash donations will go directly to their employees, their families & communities who lost more than their jobs.   

Mahalo for your love and support! 

MAUI 2024 FUNDRAISER Thank You!
Saturday, August 17th, 2024 we held our second fundraiser to help our Maui Ohana after the devastating fires on the island.  Mahalo Nui Loa to all our supporters who donated their time, materials, and money!

 Despite the stormy weather we raised a few thousand dollars to send to Maui.