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Maui United Way invests nearly $1 million to bolster 13 nonprofits for three years on Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi
Today, Maui United Way has awarded $900,000 in Community Resiliency Grants to 13 nonprofit organizations that serve Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi. The grants provide three years of funding and support to strengthen essential services, build organizational capacity and support long-term community resilience.
Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation’s “A Taste of Hawaiʻi” raises funds for families impacted by Maui fires
Maui-born MLB All-Star and Los Angeles Angels Manager, Kurt Suzuki, is hosting the Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation’s 7th Annual “A Taste of Hawaiʻi” at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea this weekend in partnership with Chef Isaac Bancaco. The event will feature a night of fine culinary experiences and first-class entertainment.
Hayneses named Humanitarians of the Year by nonprofit directors
Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes were named Humanitarians of the Year by the Maui Nonprofit Directors Association at the organization’s annual meeting earlier this month.
Luis Fuentes honored with Hero Award by the nonprofit organization for selfless acts during 2023 Lahaina wildfire
Recognizing Fuentes was one of the more touching moments of the evening with the organization honoring the Humanitarian of the Year, Community Business of the Year and one of its own as the Executive Director of the Year.
2nd annual Trucker Dukes Memorial Dive collects invasive fish species and raises funds for cancer families
The Trucker Dukes Memorial Dive, organized by UVSC (Us Versus Cancer), combined a keiki spearfishing tournament and invasive species roundup with community fundraising to support UVSC’s mission to support families facing cancer-related challenges.
Maui-based nonprofit provides financial assistance to wildfire survivors living with cancer
In response to the August fires on Maui, UVSC announced additional efforts to help cancer patients that are dealing with trauma and loss caused by the devastation of the fires and financial challenges from their cancer diagnosis.