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Aloha United Way distributes more than $760,000 to community organizations across Hawaiʻi

Aloha United Way has distributed more than $760,000 to 45 community-based organizations during the first two months of 2026, supporting programs that address food security, housing, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.  

Hawai’i Senate Majority Outlines Priorities For The Upcoming 2026 Legislative Session

The Hawai’i Senate Majority today announced its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Opening Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

‘Ohana Strong’s mission to save clothes and toys helped save its volunteers, too

For a decade, the organization has helped more than 1,000 families and saved 1,000 pounds of belongings each month from entering the landfill.

Mayor Bissen signs $1.56B budget into law; Priorities are kamaʻāina housing, recovery and well-being

Mayor Richard Bissen signed into law an approximately $1.56 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget on Friday. The document address core priorities — housing for kamaʻāina, recovery and well-being, and the protection of our cultural and natural resources.

Maui Council reverses budget course, adds $55.4 million for fiscal year 2026

A little more than two weeks after Council Chair Alice Lee signaled the potential for “deep cuts” to Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed $1.512 billion fiscal 2026 budget, the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has reversed course, recommending an increase of approximately $55.4 million – nearly 3.7% more than the mayor’s proposal. […]

Community coalition celebrates passage of school meal expansion bill

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to Senate Bill 1300, to expand free school meal access to keiki in the ALICE population over the next two school years.

Aloha United Way seeking volunteers for ‘Faces of ALICE’ video project

Aloha United Way is seeking volunteers on Oʻahu for its “Faces of ALICE” project. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.”

Maui Launches Financial Opportunity Center to Help Residents Into Housing

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino today announced a partnership with the Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Hawaiian Community Assets to launch a Financial Opportunity Center to help thousands of residents into housing.