$1M donation from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to help replace bunkhouse cabins at Camp Maluhia on Maui; support Scouting America, Aloha Council

Scouting America, Aloha Council has announced a landmark donation of $1 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. This contribution will be instrumental in replacing the bunkhouse cabins at Camp Maluhia, supporting program and operational needs council-wide, and strengthening its endowment.

Jeff Bezos, who has a home on Maui, has shown support for the Aloha Council in the past, previously donating $500,000 in 2023. That contribution was in response to the Council’s extraordinary efforts during the Maui wildfire, where Camp Maluhia hosted over 100 Red Cross workers and several displaced families, providing essential shelter and support during a critical time.

Blake Parsons, CEO of Scouting America, Aloha Council, expressed his gratitude saying, “We are incredibly grateful to Jeff and Lauren for their continued support of the Aloha Council. Their generous contributions have profoundly impacted our ability to serve the youth in our community, providing them with opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive. This latest donation will significantly enhance our facilities and programs, ensuring we can continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our Scouts.”

The Aloha Council, one of the largest and most established youth-serving organizations in the Pacific, is dedicated to delivering the promise of Scouting to nearly 4,000 Scouts across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and American Samoa. With the support of over 2,000 adult volunteers and a 48-member Board of Directors, the Council is committed to instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law in the next generation of leaders.

Scouting America, Aloha Council is a nonprofit organization that provides iconic youth development and leadership programs to thousands of Scouts in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Region. These programs include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, and Exploring.