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        <title>Hawai'i Land Trust:  Volunteering in 2024</title>
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Volunteering on Maui (and across Hawai'i) with Hawai'i Land Trust





ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia. (No task is too big when done together by all.)


Hawaiʻi Land Trust depends on volunteer support from across the state to accomplish our mālama ʻāina goals and to uphold our kuleana to the lands we steward for our communities. Join us for one of our regularly scheduled volunteer days and get to know, and build relationship with, ʻāina


REGISTER AND COMPLETE A WAIVER FOR AN UPCOMING WORKDAY ON OUR WEBSITE


VOLUNTEER ON MAUIWaiheʻe Coastal Dunes &amp; Wetlands Refuge, Maui Most Fridays, 2nd Saturdays for Loko Iʻa work and 3rd Saturdays for general mālama ʻāinaNext: Saturday, January 20th (general) and Saturday, February 10th (Loko Iʻa)Register here. Contact James Crowe with questions. 


Nuʻu Refuge, Maui QuarterlyNext: Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 9amRegister here. Contact James Crowe with questions. 




VOLUNTEER ON THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDSKAUA'IKāhili Beach Preserve, KauaʻiFirst Sunday of each monthNext: February 4th at 8:30amRegister here. Contact Ann Eu with questions. 


HAWAI'I ISLANDMahukona Navigational &amp; Ecological Complex, Hawaiʻi IslandThird Sunday of each monthNext: February 18th at 8amRegister here. Contact Keone Emeliano with questions. 


O'AHUMaunawila Heiau Complex, OʻahuSecond Saturday of each monthNext: February 10th at 9 amRegister here. Contact Mamo Leota with questions. 


TALK STORY GUIDED HIKES


 


Our popular Talk Story on the Land program is a series of free, guided walks on HILT preserved lands. Each hike pairs you with a knowledgeable and insightful guide, who will enrich your hike with everything from historical and mythological perspectives to ecological and geological backgrounds. Visit our website for more information. Find the Talk Story on the Land hikes available in 2024 below. Mark your calendars and be sure to visit our website to register.  


To reduce cancelations, hikes will be made available for registration in the month prior to the hike date.


 


MAUI


Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes &amp; Wetlands RefugeWednesday, February 7, 2024Tuesday, April 9, 2024Friday, September 6, 2024Thursday, October 17 - Moonlight HikeNuʻu RefugeFriday, March 8 ,2024Friday, August 23, 2024


 


NEIGHBOR ISLANDS


OʻAHUMaunawila Heiau Complex Saturday, February 3, 2024 - ma ka ʻōlelo HawaiʻiSaturday, March 2, 2024Saturday, June 1, 2024Saturday, December 7, 2024


 


HAWAIʻI ISLANDMahukona Navigation &amp; Cultural ComplexSaturday, March 2, 2024Saturday, June 1, 2024Saturday, September 7, 2024Saturday, December 7, 2024KAUAʻIKāhili Beach PreserveSaturday, March 9, 2024Saturday, June 22, 2024Saturday, September 21, 2024Saturday, December 14, 2024


 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:50:00 -1000</pubDate>
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        <title>Where Can I Volunteer on Maui?  </title>
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Where can I Volunteer on Maui?  Volunteer Opportunities on Maui





Many have asked how they can give back since the terrible fires swept Maui County on August 8, 2023.  Lives in Upcountry Maui and Lahaina were changed forever, and the community has rallied to provide support.  Volunteer opportunities are extensive and here are a few resources you can use to find ways to give back to the island of Maui and its residents.


Maui Nui Strong


&quot;Maui Nui Strong is provided by the County of Maui to help connect our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities. From here, you can launch into any number of explorations and learn more about the services, experiences, products and programs available in our wonderful County. Together, we are Maui Nui Strong.&quot;


Maui Nui Strong also keeps a list of upcoming events, many of which are free to survivors.  View Upcoming Events


View Maui Volunteer Opportunities


Maui Rapid Response


Another organization is Maui Rapid Response. &quot;As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Maui can recover. We are committed to making a lasting impact, and we need your help to achieve this.


To sign up for a shift, simply sign up for a slot at one of the opportunities currently available at the link below. This helps us stay organized and easily get you signed up for shifts. Continuity is key for building relationships, and staying grounded in our community. We’d love if you could sign up for the same shift more than once and get to know the task and people around it.&quot;


View Maui Rapid Response Volunteer Opportunities


Maui Humane Society


The Maui Humane Society is looking for volunteers at the shelter and for fosters.   The Humane Society has rescued over 400 animals from the burn zone and reunited more than 100 with owners. Fosters are urgently needed to accommodate the survivors of the Maui fires.  Read More on rescue efforts


Maui Humane Society Volunteer Information


Hands on Maui


&quot;The County of Maui Volunteer Center is the one resource and catalyst on Maui that leads, connects and mobilizes volunteers and volunteer agencies to contribute to a better life on Maui.&quot;


Hands on Maui Volunteer Opportunities


There are ongoing volunteer opportunities as well with a variety of community service organizations.  View Volunteer Organizations


 


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:48:00 -1000</pubDate>
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        <title>2024 Remembering Lahaina Poster</title>
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Local Maui Artist Ronaldo Macedo signs prints of &quot;I will always remember you this way&quot;, winner of the 2024 Remembering Lahaina Poster Contest.


&quot;The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is a 501(c)3 Hawai‘i nonprofit organization chartered in 1962. Its mission is to be stewards and storytellers of Lahaina’s Historic &amp; Cultural Heritage. We envision a community that engages with us in preserving and protecting Lahaina’s Hawaiian &amp; Historic Sense of Place.LRF has restored and preserved more than one dozen landmarks and historic structures in Lahaina. LRF maintains several collections of artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, maps, logs and other materials representative of Lahaina’s colorful past. These collections are available to the public and researchers by request.&quot; --LahainaRestoration.org


The LRF holds a special place in my heart.  The foundation was chartered in 1967.  My mother had just graduated with a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Hawaii and moved to Maui and found a job with the Lahaina Restoration Foundation.  She lived upstairs at the Baldwin House on historic Front Street, and spent her days restoring the Carthaginian, a floating museum.  She met and married my father and they started their marriage in a plantation house off Wainee Street.  Eventually, they moved Upcountry to Makawao, and started a nursery and landscaping business.  The Carthaginian was later replaced in 1973 by the Carhaginian II, which was sunk in 2005 to create an artificial reef.  My mother started painting again in her seventies and most of her compositions featured homes and plants around Lahaina.


Moving forward the LRF holds much of the history of Lahaina in its digital records and is working to recover some of the artifacts that were damaged in the fire. There's a chance that some can be saved and refurbished to maintain a part of our history.


You can donate to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation Lahaina Restoration Foundation (808) 661-3262Buy the Poster Click Here to Order the 2024 Remembering Lahaina Poster
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    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:15:00 -1000</pubDate>
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Volunteer Opportunities on Maui for the Holidays and Beyond





Many have asked how they can give back since the terrible fires swept Maui County on August 8, 2023.  Lives in Upcountry Maui and Lahaina were changed forever, and the community has rallied to provide support.  Volunteer opportunities are extensive and the most comprehensive resource I've found is at Maui Nui Strong, which highlights a variety of ways you can give back as the holidays approach. 


Maui Nui Strong


&quot;Maui Nui Strong is provided by the County of Maui to help connect our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities. From here, you can launch into any number of explorations and learn more about the services, experiences, products and programs available in our wonderful County. Together, we are Maui Nui Strong.&quot;


Maui Nui Strong also keeps a list of upcoming events, many of which are free to survivors.  View Upcoming Events


View Maui Volunteer Opportunities


Maui Rapid Response


Another organization is Maui Rapid Response. &quot;As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Maui can recover. We are committed to making a lasting impact, and we need your help to achieve this.


To sign up for a shift, simply sign up for a slot at one of the opportunities currently available at the link below. This helps us stay organized and easily get you signed up for shifts. Continuity is key for building relationships, and staying grounded in our community. We’d love if you could sign up for the same shift more than once and get to know the task and people around it.&quot;


View Maui Rapid Response Volunteer Opportunities


Maui Humane Society


The Maui Humane Society is looking for volunteers at the shelter and for fosters.   The Humane Society has rescued over 400 animals from the burn zone and reunited more than 100 with owners. Fosters are urgently needed to accommodate the survivors of the Maui fires.  Read More on rescue efforts


Maui Humane Society Volunteer Information


Upcoming Opportunities, Holidays 2023






November 17-19


   


Lahainaluna High School Prom Donation Drive




November 18


 


Citizen Church &amp; Mercy Chefs: Thanksgiving Family Meal




November 18-December 16


 


Makana no nā Keiki




November 19-21


 


Holidays for Lahaina




November 20-24


 


Hungry Heroes Hawaii




November 20-24


 


Maui Rapid Response






There are ongoing volunteer opportunities as well with a variety of community service organizations.  View Volunteer Organizations


 


 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:56:00 -1000</pubDate>
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        <title>Holiday Giving: Ways to help survivors of the Maui fires celebrate the holidays </title>
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Giving Opportunities: Ways to help survivors of the Maui fires to celebrate the Holidays


In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept Maui County on August 8, 2023 and destroyed the historic town of Lahaina as well as parts of Upcountry Maui, many of you have asked how you can help survivors.


Aid has poured in from around the world to many charitable organizations that have focused on housing and getting survivors necessities for daily living.  These organizations will need your support for years to come.  Read Ways to Give


As the holidays approach, several Maui organizations are stepping up to help bring holiday cheer to our Maui residents who have lost everything.  Here are a few ways to give:


Makana no nā Keiki: Be an Elf, Give with Aloha





From Makana no nā Keiki:  We are &quot;a grass roots movement aiming to connect children and families that were impacted by the August 8th Maui wildfires of Lahaina &amp; Kula with caring people that want to help rejuvenate their spirits.  Our goal is to grant Keiki Christmas wishes. We will distribute all gifts during a day of celebration for the whole family on December 16th, 2023 at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.


We have registered over 800 affected keiki and their actual wishes.  Browse through their photos and stories, learn about their favorites. When you find one you want to gift, remember their number, click on the &quot;Shop for Me&quot; link below their photo and you will be brought directly to Amazon.&quot;


You can meet the Keiki, see their wish list and shop for them, or make a donation and Makana no nā Keiki will shop for the items and distribute items.


All donations are tax deductible, FEIN 45-5263880, www.LivingPonoProject.org


To Volunteer or Donate to this 501c3 visit MakanaKeiki.com


 


Holidays for Lahaina: Thanksgiving Meals


Holidays for Lahaina is a local, grassroots, Lahaina based 501(c)(3) non-profit that's working hard to ensure nobody goes without a Thanksgiving feast.  They are taking donations and coordinating volunteers to put together meal kits and provide meals in partnership with local restaurants.


From Holidays for Lahaina: &quot;We've curated a Thanksgiving meal kit that encapsulates the flavors and traditions of this beloved holiday. With the help of Costco streamlining the shipping logistics and purchasing process, they've enabled us to seamlessly buy everything needed for a complete Thanksgiving meal. This kit is tailored to meet the needs of Lahaina wildfire victims, ensuring that every family has the opportunity to create cherished memories and share a delightful meal together, despite the challenges they face.


Our partnership with T.S. Restaurants and Maui Brewing Co. brings the essence of aloha to life through expertly prepared hot Thanksgiving meals. They have graciously offered to provide us with Thanksgiving meals at cost, allowing us to stretch every dollar to make a greater impact. Together, we're committed to providing a comforting, chef-prepared Thanksgiving feast for those who may not have a functional kitchen or prefer the convenience of a ready-to-enjoy meal.&quot;


To Volunteer or Donate to this 501c3 visit HolidaysforLahaina.com


 


Maui Ocean Center &amp; Maui United Way: Amazon Wish List





Ocean Center and Maui United Way are partnering to send toys and books to the children of Maui who lost their homes. Anything you purchase on this wish list goes directly to the Maui Ocean Center, where it will be hand-wrapped and then delivered to the children of families in need. 


To donate please check out the Amazon Wish List


Maui Food Bank Holiday Meals


While not specific to people that have been impacted by the recent wildfires, the Food Bank serves all of Maui County and provides food for those experiencing food insecurity.  Each Holiday Meal Box will feed a family of 4, and includes:




Turkey


Canned Ham


Cranberry Sauce


Chicken Stuffing


Mac &amp; Cheese


Yams


Instant Mashed Potatoes


Green Beans


Corn


Carrots


Peaches


Apple Sauce




Your donation of just $25 will provide a box containing all of these items to a food-insecure family in Maui County, ensuring they are able to enjoy a special meal this holiday season. 


To donate: https://mauifoodbank.org/event/holiday-meals/ 


 


Adopt a Family


You can make a Keiki's holiday wish come true by adopting a family.  This facebook group has gathered requests from Maui families and posted their amazon wishlists.


Adopt a Family and Shop their amazon wishlist here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1130001441309700/permalink/1143049653338212/


For those looking to continue to give beyond the holidays,  Links to Ways to Give.  Please verify the organization you are donating to prior to making a donation.
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        <title>Maui Fire | Ways to Give: Donation Links</title>
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In the Wake of the Maui Fires Here are Ways to Give


Support for our Ohana and the Maui Community


Updated 9/6/23


Maui has been a place where many of you have celebrated love. You have made the memories of a lifetime on this beautiful island. Many of you have celebrated some of the most important moments of your lives here engagements, marriages, anniversaries, birthdays, and family vacations. For residents, it is our home and we cherish the land and the people of Hawaii. It is where we live. Children are born here, families grow, and our ancestors rest here.


The people of Maui need your support. The fires have affected West Maui, Upcountry, and South Maui. People have lost their homes and their loved ones. Please give however you can. Any donation, no matter how small, matters at this time. Your support will be needed for years to come as the people of Maui grieve, come together to determine a path forward and rebuild.


To give directly to survivors


Help Maui Risehttps://www.helpmauirise.org/This fund originated out of a strong desire to give directly to the people who were affected and lost their homes and businesses.  While Venmo was the quickest way to get these donations to people, Help Maui Rise has worked with GoFundMe.org which is a non-profit 501c3.  Help Maui Rise has vetted each family and you can read about each story by clicking on Help Maui Rise. Per the organization via Instagram:  &quot;All donations made to the &quot;one click donation&quot; help Maui Rise x GoFundMe.org collective hub in the US are tax-deductible.  GoFundMe.org is a non profit (501c3).  Therefore, donations made to any fundraiser in which GoFundMe.org is the beneficiary or organizer are tax deductible in the US.  Donation receipts are automatically emailed to donors upon completion of their &quot;one click donation&quot; on the GoFundMe platform.  Donations made to individual GoFundMe campaigns are not tax-deductible unless they benefit another charity.&quot;


People's Fund of Mauihttps://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/This fund gained notoriety when formed and endorsed by celebrities Oprah and The Rock.  Per the fund's website, payments of $1200/mo are dispersed directly to adults that were displaced by the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina, and funds will be dispersed &quot;every 30 days as long as members of our community are still in need and as long as the funds last&quot;


Maui PrepMaui Prep is taking students that were displaced by the fire.  You can sponsor a student here:https://www.mauiprep.org/giving


To give to survivors and the community


Maui Nui Strong: Donate Funds, Donate Supplies, Volunteerhttps://www.mauinuistrong.info/support


Maui Strong Fundhttps://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong


Realtors Association of Maui Fund - Specify MFDhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RAMCFScholarshipFund?country.x=US&amp;locale.x=en_UAmazon Wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12F34LLKPCEM5?ref_=wl_shareAloha United Wayhttps://linktr.ee/alohaunitedway/


Habitat for Humanityhabitat-maui.org


Kokku, Inc https://www.kokku.org/Maui Humane Societyhttps://www.mauihumanesociety.org/maui-on-fire/


Maui United Wayhttps://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief


Red Crosshttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.htmlSalvation Armyhttps://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/


Please verify the organization you are donating to prior to making a donation.
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