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Maui United Way launches Kahua Grant Initiative to strengthen local nonprofits
Maui United Way announces the launch of its Kahua Grant Initiative, a new program designed to provide capacity-building support to emerging and grassroots nonprofits across Maui County. The program aims to equip participating organizations with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to build a strong foundation for long-term sustainability and deeper community impact.
Maui Council’s FY26 budget: Final vote looms amid shifting justifications, lingering questions
The budget pending second reading on Tuesday, has been reduced $9.4 million from the Budget Committee, but still $46 million more than the Bissen proposed budget. Once approved, the budget will go into effect July 1.
Maui Council passes fiscal 2026 budget on first reading; final reading set for June 3
The Maui County Council gave initial approval to its version of the fiscal 2026 budget Friday, retaining full $12 million funding for Maui United Way’s Countywide ALICE Initiative: Kamaʻāina Credit program.
Kamaʻāina Credit program poised for approval as part of Council’s budget package
With first reading of the Maui County Council’s $1.56 billion budget set for this week Friday, one of the line items up for approval in the fiscal 2026 budget is $12 million for Maui United Way’s Countywide ALICE Initiative: Kamaʻāina Credit program. The initiative aims to help residents who’ve been referred to as ALICE households. […]
Four Seasons Resort Maui and Maui United Way to host first Earth Day Expo
The free, public event aims to unite local organizations, environmental advocates and the public to celebrate and elevate sustainability efforts across the island.
Common Ground Collective expands farm program with help from Maui United Way
Launched in 2019, the Foster Farm Program exists to encourage land to be shared to maximize the use of limited space on a small island. By harvesting from existing trees and distributing the produce on behalf of landowners, the program ensures that the community is nourished and no food goes to waste.
Sentry donates additional $1M to Maui United Way for youth mental health support
Sentry Insurance is donating an additional $1 million to Maui United Way to continue its support of youth mental health services in response to the devastating 2023 wildfires.
Heartwarming holiday homecoming: 14 wildfire survivors get help coming home to Maui for the holidays
This holiday season, Maui United Way, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, is spreading the spirit of aloha by reuniting four wildfire survivor families with their island home. These families, displaced to the continent following the devastating 2023 wildfires, now have the chance to return to Maui to celebrate the holidays and visit with their loved ones, experience the warmth of home once again.
Target of Justice Department’s rental price fixing lawsuit registers as a Hawaiʻi business
RealPage Inc. registered as a business with the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs on Sept. 11, 2024, or 19 days after the US Department of Justice announced an antitrust lawsuit against the property management software company headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
Rent stabilization considered to slow runaway post-disaster housing costs
Rent stabilization is legal, but will it work to help residents at the mercy of landlords seeking the highest possible return on their Maui property investments? That’s the question left hanging after Maui County Council members heard Monday evening from more than two dozen testifiers, most of whom favored putting brakes on runaway rental costs.
Jason Economou takes the helm as Maui United Way’s new CEO
Today, Maui United Way announced that Jason Economou is now serving as President and CEO of the organization. Economou is a local attorney and nonprofit professional with a long history of community service and philanthropy.
Maui Food Bank appoints Lisa Paulson as new Chief Executive Officer
Following a comprehensive search, Maui Food Bank has named Lisa Paulson as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 19, 2024. The appointment comes at a critical time as the organization addresses a 65% surge in food insecurity needs due to the recent Maui wildfires.
What’s in store for Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s future? Mall owners seek new lease on life
Without resuscitation, the future is bleak for Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, with the aging, once premier Central Maui shopping destination caught in a downward spiral — store closings lead to less foot traffic, which beget more loss of business, and so on.
Ka Ipu Kukui program celebrates 16th year; seeks applicants for 17th cohort
The Ka Ipu Kukui program marked its 16th year with a graduation ceremony at Heritage Hall on May 29, 2024. As this milestone is celebrated, the program is now inviting applications for its 17th cohort.
Maui Council passes two housing projects on first reading; a third sent to Budget Committee
The Maui County Council advanced two affordable housing projects on first reading Friday and referred a third to the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee for further review.
Maui Family YMCA welcomes new board members
Maui Family YMCA announced today the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Jason Economou, Charen Kepler and Dan Lang. “We are so excited to have our newest members of the Maui Family YMCA Board of Directors. Dan, Charen and Jason will help in shaping the future for the Y in the […]
