Maui Hotel & Lodging Association Charity Walk yields $1.6 million for beneficiaries

Fifty-nine Maui County nonprofits will share $1,559,449 raised during the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s annual Maui County Charity Walk that happened last May.

The announcement came Friday when the association hosted a Maui Charity Walk Allocation Reception Breakfast at the Wailea Beach Resort.

Statewide, the Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised more than $2 million with walks on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Maui. For the last 14 consecutive years, Maui has raised more dollars per capita than any other island.

Charity Walk Chair Angela Vento, general manager of the Wailea Beach Resort, presented Silver Slipper Awards to the top fundraising teams. The 2024 top fundraising business was AMP Restaurants, raising $22,857; top fundraising property was The Grand Wailea, raising $73,001; and the top fundraising nonprofit was Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., raising $164,491.

Mayor Richard Bissen shared gratitude in his speech during the reception. Also present at the breakfast was state Sen. Troy Hashimoto, Rep. Tyson Miyake and Council Members Tom Cook and Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins.

“The visitor industry has once again shown its support of the community,” said Association Executive Director Lisa Paulson. “Today’s charity walk reception is a testament to our commitment, and the funds distributed will further the vital work of these nonprofit organizations, ensuring a brighter, more equitable future for all.”

Beyond the Visitor Industry Charity Walk, the association contributes to numerous causes and nonprofits through year-round giving. The association most recently sponsored the Get Out the Vote community event and is supporting the Made in Maui County Festival in November. To support efforts like these or to sign up for the 2025 Maui Charity Walk, visit the association’s website at mauihla.org.