Hawaiian Community Assets celebrates grand opening of new office in Wailuku, Maui 

Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) celebrated the opening of its newest office in Wailuku, Maui, with a special grand opening ceremony held on Tuesday. The event brought together the community for an afternoon of festivities that included a blessing, live music, pūpū, and a tour of the new office space.

Twenty-four years ago, in 2000, HCA co-founders Blossom Feiteira and Kehaulani Filimoe’atu opened their first office on Vineyard St. in Wailuku. Now, with the blessing of the new location on the very same street, HCA celebrates a full-circle moment—honoring over two decades of dedicated service to the Maui community and throughout the state.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage with HCA staff, learn about their services, and discover how HCA can support ʻohana across Hawaiʻi. The new office will serve as a collaborative office model and incubator designed to support grassroots organizations aiding the victims of the recent Maui wildfires. This incubator will provide a supportive environment for innovation and cooperation, fostering the development of organizations committed to rebuilding and enhancing the community.

“This new space represents our commitment to providing comprehensive support to our community, ensuring that families have the resources and education they need to thrive,” said Chelsie Evans Enos, Executive Director of Hawaiian Community Assets. “We’re grateful for the warm reception and look forward to making a lasting impact in the lives of Maui’s residents.”

As a nonprofit organization and HUD-certified housing counseling agency, HCA is committed to helping tackle critical challenges in Hawai‘i by providing much-needed support to residents facing high living expenses and a shortage of affordable housing. Since 2002, HCA has specialized in offering free homeownership resources to assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families to contribute to the overall well-being and stability of the community. 

This office is one of four locations throughout the state offering services to build generational wealth and establish financial stability. The community is invited to meet with a certified counselor who can help create a housing budget, review credit, make an action plan to meet financial or housing goals; gain access to public benefits, grants, and loans; and explore opportunities for job training programs or career coaching.

HCA extends a heartfelt mahalo to the Kosasa Foundation for their generous contribution, which played a crucial role in supporting the purchase of the Maui office. A special thanks goes to their sponsors, American Savings Bank, ALTRES, and Kari Seiler Realtor, and to the community leaders in attendance. Their presence and commitment to HCA’s mission contributed to making the grand opening a memorable occasion, and the organization is deeply grateful for their continued partnership in serving Maui’s families.

Visit HCA at their new office located at 1950 E. Vineyard St. For more information about HCA and their services, visit https://hawaiiancommunity.net/.