Aloha Maui: Maui People Telling Maui Stories - Aloha Maui Episode 10 - Building Trust, Building Homes: Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Hawai‘i Community Lending on Maui’s Recovery Journey

Aloha Maui Episode 10 - Building Trust, Building Homes: Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Hawai‘i Community Lending on Maui’s Recovery Journey

01/08/25 • 31 min

Aloha Maui: Maui People Telling Maui Stories

In this episode of Aloha Maui, we delve into the impact of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) and Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) on Maui’s post-fire recovery, exploring their combined efforts to create both immediate and long-term support for local residents. Leaders from HCF discuss the Maui Strong Fund’s rapid response, which provided crucial relief in the early days of the crisis and continues to fuel lasting solutions. With a unique, relationship-based approach to lending, Hawai‘i Community Lending prioritizes conversations with clients to assess genuine affordability, supporting homeowners as though they’re family—whether it’s “your auntie, your uncle, your brother, or your sister.” Through initiatives like House Maui, HCF and HCL together, are pioneering sustainable solutions to Maui’s housing crisis, reflecting resilience and a commitment to community-centered support.
Guests: Kēhau Meyer, Keanu Lau Hee, Jeff Gilbreath
Credits:
Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hosted by:
Alaka‘i Paleka
Produced by:
Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Adrian Kamali‘i, The Island Agency
Amy Kalili, PilinaFirst
Directed by:
Nā‘ālehu Anthony, PilinaFirst
Engineer:
Bryson Hoe, ‘ŌiwiTV
Photographer:
Geoffrey Lee, ‘ŌiwiTV
Production Assistants:
Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Isaiah Souza, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Set Design and Graphics by:
Saedene Ota, Sae Design Group
Hair & Make-up by:
Ry-n Shimabuku

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Aloha Maui Episode 9 - Pono Legal: Restoring Hope and Justice in Maui’s Recovery

Makawao’s own Heidi Ho, an attorney and Law School professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, watched the devastation of August 8, 2023, unfold from her home in California, aching to be on the ground helping her community. Two weeks later, PONO Legal was born and is providing pro bono legal support to those impacted by the fires. From navigating FEMA claims to ensuring homeowners’ rights, Aloha Maui dives into the work of Pono Legal and its mission to empower the community in the journey toward recovery and resilience.
Guests: Heidi Ho, Kono Davis, Diane Ho, Hi'ilei Casco
Credits:
Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hosted by:
Alaka‘i Paleka
Produced by:
Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Adrian Kamali‘i, The Island Agency
Amy Kalili, PilinaFirst
Directed by:
Nā‘ālehu Anthony, PilinaFirst
Engineer:
Bryson Hoe, ‘ŌiwiTV
Photographer:
Geoffrey Lee, ‘ŌiwiTV
Production Assistants:
Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Isaiah Souza, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Set Design and Graphics by:
Saedene Ota, Sae Design Group
Hair & Make-up by:
Ry-n Shimabuku

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Aloha Maui Episode 11 - Renewed Purpose: Maui’s Small Businesses Forge New Paths Forward Post Fires

In this episode of Aloha Maui, we share inspiring stories from Maui’s resilient small business community as they navigate recovery following the 2023 fires. Join us as we talk with local business leaders from Sparky’s Food Company, Waiwaolani, Maui Crisps, and Maui Chili Chili Oil, as well as the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, who provided invaluable support through partnerships and grants. Listen to how these businesses not only sustained their operations but also contributed to community healing, fostering innovative pathways for Maui’s economic resilience and future growth.
Guests: Tonga Hopoi, Natasha Sparks, Rose Aiwohi, Beth Apo, Kit Furukawa
Credits:
Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hosted by:
Alaka‘i Paleka
Produced by:
Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Adrian Kamali‘i, The Island Agency
Amy Kalili, PilinaFirst
Directed by:
Nā‘ālehu Anthony, PilinaFirst
Engineer:
Bryson Hoe, ‘ŌiwiTV
Photographer:
Geoffrey Lee, ‘ŌiwiTV
Production Assistants:
Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Isaiah Souza, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Set Design and Graphics by:
Saedene Ota, Sae Design Group
Hair & Make-up by:
Ry-n Shimabuku