Businesses

The following businesses have been supporting the island of Maui during the wildfire recovery efforts. Please patronize and support the businesses. Mahalo!

*** https://www.alakainafoundation.com/ -  The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms who are designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned and fall into the respective categories of Small Business (SB), 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and HUBZone. 

*** https://studiokgraphics.com/ - Assisting businesses and organizations affected by the devasting fires with custom logos and graphic design services. Check out their website for additional information on their Lahaina t-shirt fundraising efforts.

***https://coconene.com/ -  After losing their flagship store on Front Street in Lahaina last year, CocoNene founders Kent and Lori Untermann opened another Maui store in December at the Maui Harbor Shops in Maʻalaea. CocoNene is a retailer that designs, produces and sells its own products in Hawaiʻi. The business is “deeply rooted in the island lifestyle and Hawaiʻi’s gift-giving culture,” the Untermanns said.  (Source: Maui Now, July 16, 2024)

***https://www.ululanishawaiianshaveice.com/ -  Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice -  The company has raised funds on GoFundMe to help support staff members. Co-owners Charlotte and David Yamashiro and Brad Edgerton had been growing the business when the fires erupted. They still have a combined 10 locations in Hawaiʻi, Texas and California. However, the Front Street store had been its highest-grossing spot. They plan to move forward on Maui and elsewhere with a franchise model while retaining their employees who aren’t quite ready to come back to work after all they’ve been through.

***Alaska Airlines,  Marriott International, and Disneyland Resort - A travel gift program was announced providing more than 3,000 roundtrip Alaska Airlines flights, as well as Disneyland tickets and accommodations to Maui families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires. The Maui Care Flights begin with 180 individuals aboard a special charter flight from Maui to Disneyland, July 11-14, 2024. That will be followed by 180 roundtrip tickets per month on Alaska Airlines from August 2024 through December 2025. Airline representatives say this will provide opportunities for more than 3,000 impacted Maui residents to take a trip at their convenience anywhere Alaska flies. Hotel stays for the Disneyland trip are provided by Marriott International with Disneyland Resort assisting to make the visit possible with two day park hopper passes. (Source: Maui Now, May 21, 2024)

***https://www.hawaiirealtors.com/ -  The Hawai’i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai’i Realtors, worked with the Realtors Association of Maui over the past nine months to distribute $1.9 million in disaster relief aid following the August 2023 fires on Maui. The grant is the largest awarded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Relief Foundation (RRF) since 9/11.

***https://www.gohawaii.com/malama -  There’s never been a more rewarding time to give back. Industry partners and community organizations are offering unique volunteer opportunities ranging from reforestation projects and tree planting to self-directed beach clean-ups and Hawaiian quilting sessions. By booking a Mālama Hawaiʻi package and participating in the hotel’s designated volunteer activity, you’ll qualify for a special discount or even a free night. Please see all the partners participating below for information then visit their website for complete package offer details and to book directly. 

*** https://www.kumon.com/makiki-heights -  A book drive by the Kumon of Makiki Heights Center collected nearly 400 books that were donated recently to the Princess Nahienaena Elementary School in Lahaina to help those affected by the fires last year. 

*** https://www.mauinuifirst.com/kokua -  Shop local and show aloha for Maui at Kokua for Maui.  Every purchase is more than just a transaction; it's a heartfelt gift that nurtures the spirit of our Maui Nui community. Whether you call Maui Nui home or you're here for a visit, let's unite in celebrating the magic that defines our island home. Click on the above link for additional information on a "Shop and Show" event at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, on Friday, April 5, 2024 to support Lahaina small businesses and artisans.  

*** https://www.asbhawaii.com/ -  American Savings Bank and its teammates have contributed more than $135,000 and 600 Seeds of Service volunteer hours to aid those impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires.

In addition to collecting donations at its branches for the “Aloha for Maui” initiative, the bank collaborated with the Guy Fieri Foundation, Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association and Fiserv to distribute nearly $900,000 in prepaid debit cards to support Lahaina restaurant workers affected by the wildfires.

*** https://www.huamomonafarms.com/ - Hua Momona Farms has been supplying Maui and Oahu with fresh, Organic Microgreens since 2019 from their elevated oasis in Kapalua on the western end of Maui. Our “Maui-Macro-Micros” offer unparalleled, long-lasting quality and highly nutritious greens making us the #1 Microgreen supplier on Maui. They have been instrumental in providing nutritional food in support of the Lahaina fire relief efforts. Please continue to support their cause. 

*** https://www.instagram.com/pastele_house/ -  Pastele House Maui, LLC;  Cristina and Devin, owners of Pastele House Maui, were out at Napili Park for nearly five weeks doing what they do best – serving their community. Pastele House Maui provided free, hot, home-cooked meals for the entire West Maui community for 35 days straight.  Plus, they hosted a luau to thank the volunteers from World Central Kitchen – an emergency food relief team – who travel worldwide to provide meals to communities in crisis.  [Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/10/03/pastele-house-spent-weeks-west-maui-feeding-thousands-free/

*** https://www.hamaiappliance.com/ - More than 5,000 relief packages and more than 20,000 meals were assembled on Sept. 23 in an effort by Hamai Appliance and nonprofit No Child Hungry to assist those affected by the Aug. 8 fires. The packages and meals were put together by the Kamehameha Schools Maui girls basketball team, Troop 18 Boy Scouts, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Hamai Appliance in Kahului. [Source: https://www.mauinews.com/news/community-news/2023/10/hamai-appliance-no-child-hungry-assemble-relief-packages/ 10/07/2023]

*** https://www.mauinews.com/news/community-news/2023/10/thrift-stores-339/ - Listing of nonprofit organizations that sell an assortment of used and donated goods. For changes or new listings, call 242-6335. 

*** https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/ - Merriman’s Hawaiʻi restaurant group;  Since Aug. 10, Chef Peter Merriman and his team have fed thousands of displaced residents impacted by the fires, giving free meals to 1,000 people daily and serving approx. 45,000 meals in the first seven weeks of response. [Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/10/07/merrimans-serves-45000-meals-since-august-fires/ 10/07/2023]

*** https://joeyskitchenhimaui.com/ - Joey's Kitchen; Hawaiian inspired Filipino Asian Cuisine...As Joey likes to say, "Hawaii is a melting pot" and in that pot, five unique styles of food synthesize and simmer. The result? A richly diverse plethora of food derived from Japanese, Portuguese, Filipino, and Chinese influences. Please support Joey's Kitchen as they have been providing ono grinds in support of the Lahaina fire relief efforts. Mahalo! 

*** https://www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.com/ - Fleetwoods On Front Street; supporting fire relief efforts by providing delicious meals to the Lahaina community.

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