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Live Like Treʻ Foundation honors three Maui fire cadets for second year
The Live Like Treʻ Foundation partnered with the Hoʻomau Fire Academy for the second consecutive year to recognize three Maui fire cadets, using the ceremony to share lessons on leadership, safety, accountability and service with the next generation of firefighters.
Hawaiian Community Assets announces first Maui Strong homes ready for wildfire survivor families beginning Aug. 28
Hawaiian Community Assets, a statewide nonprofit housing counseling agency, announced that the first four Wailuku homes offered through its Ua Hale Aʻela program for Maui wildfire survivors will be available for occupancy beginning Aug. 28, 2026.
Live Like Treʻ Foundation marks three years with expanded partnerships across Hawaiʻi
Three years after the death of Maui firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran, the foundation established in his memory is expanding its reach — and deepening its roots — through new and ongoing partnerships on both Maui and Oʻahu. Monday, International Firefighters’ Day — observed annually on May 4 — honors those who gave their lives in service. […]
Inspiring Hui Waiwai 2026 shows that innovation yields results in housing affordability
Since Hawaiʻi Community Lending was founded in 2002, the nonprofit mortgage lender has originated 6,559 grants and loans, with more than $203.7 million disbursed, resulting in more than 6,500 ‘ohana in homes
Three years since passing of firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran
Feb. 4, 2026 marks three years since Firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran lost his life in the line of duty. “For Treʻ’s family, this is not a day of programming, celebration, or public achievement — it is a day of grief, remembrance, and the ongoing weight of fighting for justice while still trying to heal.”
Hawaiian Community Assets receives $75K grant from Nareit Foundation to expand affordable housing on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
According to Hawaiian Community Assets, the Maui unit benefiting from the Ua Hale Aʻaela program has been successfully renovated and is currently in escrow, and will soon be sold to a deserving family. HCA says it is also in escrow to purchase two additional properties in Wailuku, which will become part of the Ua Hale Aʻaela program. It has submitted funding applications to the Maui Strong Fund and Maui County Affordable Housing programs to further the program on Maui.
Family seeks public support for petition in wake of firefighter’s death
Family members of the late Maui firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran are seeking $12 million from Maui County for his foundation, estate and family; a memorial for fallen firefighters; and improvements for firefighter safety in a public petition posted online and aimed at Maui County decision-makers.
Hawaiian Community Assets celebrates grand opening of new office in Wailuku, Maui
Hawaiian Community Assets celebrated the opening of its newest office in Wailuku, Maui, with a special grand opening ceremony held on Tuesday.
Live Like Tre’ Foundation marks anniversary of firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran’s passing
“The impact we’ve made together in Tre’s memory is a testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of aloha,” said Chelsie Evans Enos, Tre’s Mom and founder of the Live Like Tre’ Foundation. “We miss him every second. He deserves his story to inspire others to be kinder and to spark small acts of kindness. His legacy lives on in those who honor his memory in these ways.”
Hawaiian Community Assets receives $1.5 million grant from OHA
Hawaiian Community Assets extends a huge mahalo to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for recognizing the organization with a $1.5 million grant to increase access to services, grants, loans, and housing opportunities for Native Hawaiians looking to rent or own homes.