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Last week, we witnessed a powerful display of strength, community, and perseverance as thousands gathered for a paddle out off the coast of Lāhainā in memory of the one-year anniversary of the fires. We took the opportunity to talk story with our ʻOhana, Archie Kalepa, about the ongoing efforts and a significant award recently bestowed upon the entire surf community of Maui, the ESPY. The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award is given to professionals who use sports to make a difference in their communities and around the world. In Maui, their impact has been both immediate and lasting, as this group continues to support each other and their beloved home.

The Hawaii Lifeguard Association hosted its state Jr. Lifeguard competition this weekend on Hawaiʻi Island. This program is vital for teaching kids the skills they need to be safe and help others in the water, with the ultimate goal of fostering the development of professional lifeguards across all the islands. We are honored to be the Official Footwear of the Hawaiian Lifeguards and to support them through the Ama OluKai Foundation.

Started by Zane Kekoa Schweitzer, Kahākūkahi mentors the keiki of Maui in the ways of ocean stewardship, safety, and beyond. Zane and the team have done an amazing job drawing on the collective knowledge of Maui residents to enrich the lives of the next generation. We are honored to support Kahākūkahi and the work they’re doing to support Lāhainā and all of Maui.

To date, Kaiāulu Initiatives has planted just under 5,000 native plants, including trees, grass, and shrubs, above Lāhainā Town to restore and re-green the uplands of Lāhainā.

Treecovery is a non-profit born from the ashes. They are on a mission to re-green Lāhainā by giving families new trees to replace what was lost in the fire as part of the rebuilding effort. They are also stewards of the famous Banyan tree and many of the historic Ulu trees in downtown.

Teachers Need Us and Sacred Hearts School joined forces to support their teachers and parents in this time of need by providing teachers with grants to get school supplies. With more than half of their students in temporary housing, Teachers Needs Us provides peace of mind for parents as children return to school this fall.

The Maui Hero Project has been serving the community of Maui for 25 years, connecting youth with the ʻĀina. Since the fires, their efforts have been focused on first responder skills, empowering kids to be heroes in their community and for the future.

August 8, 2023, will forever be a date that Hawaiʻi and the world will remember. Today, Maui faces the monumental task of not only supporting thousands of individuals and families, but also rebuilding the community to withstand future disasters. The Ama OluKai Foundation is steadfast in our commitment to Maui and her people, and I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you some insights into our actions on the 1-year anniversary of the fires. Our initial wave of support went immediately and directly to support the most fundamental needs - food and families. We were able to support hundreds of families with direct donations and bring hot meals made with love and local ingredients to thousands more thanks to Chef Hui. Our secondary focus is community healing, funds have been aimed at grassroots organizations that appeared in the aftermath, some of whom came to Maui with years of relief experience and others that grew from the ashes to support their community. Head to our blog to read more about the five most recent beneficiaries that we are making meaningful contributions to, thanks to your support. We will continue to support Maui for the long run in partnership with community leaders, like ninth generation Lahaina resident Archie Kalepa. Moving forward, we are constantly seeking impactful projects with non-profit organizations on Maui that can make a difference. There is a long road ahead, but we feel very optimistic about the progress and rebuilding efforts. We have chosen to be in the heart of the community and at the grassroots level, where informed and impactful decisions are being made. Thank you for your trust and ongoing support! IMUA Maui. Together we go. Dan McInerny Executive Director | Ama OluKai Foundation