Aloha Maui Episode 9 - Pono Legal: Restoring Hope and Justice in Maui’s Recovery
12/11/24 • 34 min
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
Follow us on social media for updates:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkalohamaui/
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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
Follow us on social media for updates:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkalohamaui/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkalohamaui
Previous Episode
Aloha Maui Episode 8 - Maui Strong: Nonprofits in Action
When disaster struck, Maui’s nonprofit network stepped up with support from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. In this episode of Aloha Maui, hear from leaders at Boys and Girls Club, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., Maui United Way, and others as they share how they’re meeting urgent community needs and developing long-term solutions, from critical programming for our youth to essential healthcare and food security. Tune in to discover how these organizations, together with Maui’s resilient spirit, are shaping a path forward for every family, child, and elder affected by the fires.
Guests: Debbie Cabebe, Sunny Chen, Jason Economou, Erika Kapu, Kelly Maluo-Pearson, Bobby Pahia
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Aloha Maui Episode 10 - Building Trust, Building Homes: Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Hawai‘i Community Lending on Maui’s Recovery Journey
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
Follow us on social media for updates:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkalohamaui/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkalohamaui
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