The Kākoʻo Maui Fund is providing resources that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to support recovery efforts for Maui. CNHA is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. Funding will support evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as identified by our partners doing critical work to support Maui. For more information on this effort visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui
Aug. 11 Update: Thanks to generous support from private, philanthropic, and corporate sponsors, we have received commitments to match up to $3,000,000 in individual donations.
Mahalo to
these organizations that committed matching funds.
Together we can make a difference. Let's rally around our Maui community during this time of need. Your donation can help provide immediate and on-going relief to those affected by this tragedy.
A little history - While national outlets report on Lahaina as a tourist destination, it was so much more than that. Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i for 25 years and home to the sacred Moku‘ula, the piko (center) of the Kingdom and the burial home to many of our ali‘i (chiefs). The loss of any ʻāina (land) is deeply felt by our community, but the destruction we’ve seen in Lahaina will be a scar felt for generations to come.
Your generosity will not only help them rebuild but also show the strength of our unity and aloha spirit. Checks may be written out to "Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement" with a memo "Kākoʻo Maui." Please send checks to:
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
91-1270 Kinoʻiki St. Ste. 1
Kapolei, HI 96707
Please e-mail hwf@hawaiiancouncil.org for more information.
About CNHA: The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a member-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. Headquartered in Kapolei, CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi. Visit our website at www.hawaiiancouncil.org for more information.
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