#Maui youth
With rising seas, erosion threatening Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center, plans are underway to build new one
While the planned two-story youth center will still be in a flood zone, it will be built to withstand the erosion and sea level rise that continues to take its toll along the North Shore of Maui.
Maui Family Support Services hosts Stand for Children Celebration
Maui Family Support Services, Inc. invites families across Maui County to join the annual Stand for Children Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the JW Cameron Center Courtyard in Wailuku.
Ledcor Maui and partners raise $105,000 for Maui youth through Makana no Nā Keiki gift drive
More than 100 Maui youth enjoyed a festive day of shopping at locally owned stores at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this past Thursday, as Ledcor Maui concluded its second annual Makana no Nā Keiki (Gifts for Children) program. The gift drive raised $105,000, benefitting three local charitable organizations: Maui Youth & Family Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, and the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.
Hisako Film Lab and Maui Huliau Foundation collaborate on Spring Lab filmmaking program for Maui youth
Hisako Film Lab, founded by Maui-raised filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, is partnering with Maui Huliau Foundation to offer an after-school filmmaking program available to youth in grades 9-12 from all schools.
Ten more days to apply for historic Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council
The Maui Bicycling League is calling on young voices from across the islands to take part in a historic opportunity to reshape Hawaiʻi’s transportation future by joining the newly formed Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council. Applications to join the council close on Monday, Nov. 25.
Officers elected for MEO’s M.A.U.I. Kanaktion Teen Task Force
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services participants seeking to create new initiatives and strategies to prevent harmful behaviors in Maui County youth have organized and selected officers for their M.A.U.I. (Making An Unforgettable Impact) Kanaktion Teen Task Force.
Teens learn value of saving for goals, like grad party, at MEO Financial Literacy Workshop
About 30 intermediate and high school students learned the value of budgeting and saving for goals, like a graduation party, at the Maui Economic Opportunity Teen Financial Literacy Workshop, held Oct. 9 and 10 at MEO in Wailuku.
Maui County Youth Council to transmit 2022 final Youth Legislative Package
Resolutions adopted by a majority vote of the Maui County Youth Council of 2022 at its final meeting held earlier this month, will be compiled into the “Youth Legislative Package of 2022.” This will be transmitted via county communication to the Maui County Council at its Dec. 16 meeting.
MEO Youth sign waving event brings attention to suicide prevention
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services continued a decade-long tradition of sign waving to bring community awareness to suicide on Tuesday, Sept. 13, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului.
Maui Huliau Foundation hosting free outdoor student environmental film festival on May 22
The Maui Huliau Foundation will host its annual Huliau Youth Environmental Film Festival at the new Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku on May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Virtual Event Oct. 20 for Maui Youth Interested in Marine Science Careers
The Maui Huliau Foundation is hosting a virtual “Careers in Conservation: Marine Science” event Oct. 20 for Maui youth, ages 12 to 22, who are interested in pursuing marine science careers.
Learning Endeavors Offers Wetlands Camp for Maui Youth Grades 4-6 During Spring Break
The nonprofit organization Learning Endeavors will host a hybrid Wetlands Camp March 17-19 for Maui children grades 4-6 to help foster a love for these important ecosystems in our keiki.
Alpha Inc. Partners with Boys & Girls Club of Maui on Employee Matching Gift Program
The ʻohana of Alpha Inc., a family-owned construction company, has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui on an employee matching gift program. All donations made to the club by employees and partners of Alpha Inc. will be matched dollar fo dollar.
Maui County Council Solicits Youth Ideas to Bolster Maui’s Economy
The Imi Pono challenge is open to middle school and high school students in Maui County who have ideas for a new invention, service, technique, application or product that can help to build a sustainable and vibrant economy.
2nd Annual Paddle For Keiki, Dec. 17
Participants who make a minimum donation of $25 or bring an unwrapped toy for a child on Maui will receive a free t-shirt or ornament and lunch at Nalu’s.
The Gift of You, Free Event for Maui Teens
The event was created to celebrate youth and help them focus on their gifts, abilities, talents and strengths.
Boy Scouts of America Announces Lion Program for Kindergartners
Boy Scouts of America announced a new Scouting program called “Lion” for Kindergarten-aged boys will be available as a national pilot for select councils including Maui County.
HDOH Receives $3M Grant for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
The grant is designed to bring together stakeholders, enhance and expand treatment services and apply financial mechanisms that improve the efficiency of substance use disorder treatment efforts.
The Shops At Wailea to Donate to Maui Hui Mālama Throughout September
The Shops at Wailea has partnered with Maui Hui Malama for the month of September, donating 60% of Special Event Parking to the non-profit.
Whole Foods Event Raises Funds for BBBS Program
Whole Foods Market Maui hosted a community support day for Big Brothers Big Sisters on Wednesday, March 23.