#Imua Family Services

Imua Family Services has once again been named one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Places to Work by Hawaiʻi Business Magazine, marking the 15th time the nonprofit organization has earned this distinguished recognition. The honor highlights Imua’s enduring commitment to cultivating a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.

Imua Family Services will host the Color Festival Hawaiʻi with free admission for all attendees on April 5 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featuring live music and a helicopter egg drop. The event, which begins at noon, serves as a “friend-raiser” to support the nonprofit’s mission of aiding children with special needs and […]

Maui United Way, a leading nonprofit serving Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi, has appointed Jeeyun Lee as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lee most recently served as the organization’s Director of Community Impact and as Interim CEO since July 2025. She provides oversight of 60 programs and is responsible for a budget of more than $5 million.

Imua Family Services is now accepting film submissions for the inaugural Be Reel Child & Youth Film Festival, Maui’s first-ever festival about kids, for kids and by kids. Youth across Maui and across the globe are invited to transform their ideas, passions, and lived experiences into powerful short films that will premiere on the big screen in 2026.

Azeka Shopping Center is proud to welcome Angel Hands Charity as its newest nonprofit partner, now operating next to Bank of Hawaii at Azeka Makai. The organization brings a powerful mission to the center: providing foster youth, students experiencing houselessness, and families facing financial hardship a chance to attend prom.

Imua Family Services is launching a new inclusive event for Maui youth with special needs titled Dream Prom 2026. The celebration is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapū.

KaiAloha Supply recently supported keiki-focused nonprofits through its third annual Holiday Keiki Toy Drive, dedicating over $9,000 in toy budgets to 10 organizations on Maui and Oʻahu, the company announced this week.

Imua Family Services has announced the launch of the Be Reel Child & Youth Film Festival. The three-day film festival “created for kids, about kids and by kids” is set to debut in May 2026.

The Pedal Imua committee is alerting motorists to be aware of cyclists on the road on Saturday, Dec. 6, leaving from Imua Family Services near Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului and looping around the West Maui Mountains.

Imua Family Services has announced a significant step forward in its $10 million Imua Discovery Garden Capital Campaign with a $500,000 contribution from Dave and Tamar Murray and the Murray ‘ohana.

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature on Thursday announced funding decisions for the Act 310, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program, awarding $50 million to support nonprofits impacted by recent federal funding delays and reductions.

Imua Family Services has appointed Jeremiah Savage as its Chief Financial Officer, a new position within the agency designed to strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure and support its 78-year-old mission of helping children across Maui County reach their full potential.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Dean Wong will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Wong is the CEO of Imua Family Services, which has provided services to Maui since 1947.

Maui United Way, in partnership with Hā Sustainability and Environmental Science International, invites community members to participate in the next round of workshops for the Maui United Way Environmental Recovery Initiative, a community-first initiative supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency to assess and revitalize underutilized lands in Lahaina, Kahului, and Wailuku. 

After more than a decade of planning, Aloha Rock Gym is preparing to open its doors — and is now offering founding memberships for Maui’s climbing community.

For its fifth year in a row, Imua Family Services is once again hosting its annual Keiki Halloween Festival. The family-friendly fun runs from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This free community celebration is designed especially for children ages eight and under and promises to be an evening packed with Halloween magic.

First Hawaiian Bank held the blessing and opening of its new branch at Lahaina Cannery Mall on Friday.

The nonprofit Imua Family Services recently completed a major update to its bylaws and articles of incorporation, a milestone aimed at strengthening the nearly 80-year-old organization’s ability to serve Maui County’s children and families.

Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant Toddler Center teacher Tiana Hema, whose patience soothes meltdowns and energy ignites creativity and play, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.

Since 2015, Na Keiki O Emalia has helped grieving children and teens find hope, healing, and connection following the death of someone significant in their lives. As we honor a decade of impact, we invite your participation in our signature annual fundraiser, Emalia’s Table, taking place online June 13–19, 2025.