Join Us in Rebuilding Lahaina
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Our Mission
August 8, 2023, marked a turning point for our Lahaina Community. The fires reshaped lives, taking loved ones, homes, businesses, and more. While the impact was profound, our collective focus is now on rebuilding—a journey of resilience, hope, and renewal.
This foundation was established by our community, for our community, to be a part of the rebuilding process.
We will continue to empower the community through transparent grant-making and strategic partnerships, fostering resilience and driving sustainable rebuilding initiatives.
We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, ensuring your donations are dedicated to helping Maui’s people rebuild their lives, homes, and businesses.
Look forward to regular updates showcasing the tangible progress made possible by your generosity.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to rebuild Lahaina.
Aloha kākou
Maui Pono Foundation
Our Story
Please take a moment to watch the short video, Restoring Lahaina: Maui Pono Foundation's Journey of Hope and Recovery.
1000+
Families Affected
2200+
Structures Damaged or Destroyed
102
Lives Lost
1
Island to Rebuild
Data based on major media outlets' reporting
What People are Saying
"Thank you VERY MUCH, eternally and
insanely GRATEFUL!"
"Mahalo a nui!!! We are truly grateful and humbled by this!!!"
"Thank you so much! This means so much to our family during this time."
"Mahalo so much.
Take care and God bless you and your Ohana."
"Thank you so very very much. I can't tell you how helpful this is, especially with Christmas just weeks away. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!"
"A heartfelt THANK YOU to Maui Pono for their gracious financial support after losing our home in Lahaina. Your generous donations have helped us to regain a sense of normalcy as we navigate the journey of rebuilding our lives, and now even have an actual tool set to get started!"
"Aloha,
I am beyond, beyond grateful for this help!
Mahalo nui with all my heart."
"I can’t thank you and The Maui Pono Foundation enough for the support you have given me and my family. Having lost my house and absolutely all of my tools, it has been tremendous the helping hand you all have given us. Financial assistance and tools are a lifeline for us. Thank you !!!!!"
"Thank you so much for the great news!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!"
"We can’t thank you enough for your support and kindness. We appreciate everything you are doing for our community."
"Thank you so much to Maui Pono Foundation!! You have helped so many including myself in our greatest time of need! There are so many organizations out there saying they are helping but many with genuine needs are falling through the cracks.
Thank you so very much, from the bottom of my heart! "
Our hopes came through and we received $2,500 each from Maui Pono Foundation to help us begin to rebuild. Thank you so much for being there to help the people of Lahaina get back on their feet!"
Investing in the Future
We donated $29,200 to the Mālamā ‘Āina Project to plant trees at Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School. These trees will create a firebreak that will help protect the schools against future wildfires.
Click the link for more information on this project.
Hope Rises With Every Donation
Your donation can make a real difference to the affected families, local small businesses and communities. Press play on Trevor Arnholt's video from Fuzz Box Productions to learn how your contributions can enact change. Please donate generously to support our efforts to rebuild Lahaina.
The Maui wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, making it the worst natural disaster in state history. The Lahaina fire now ranks among the top 10 deadliest U.S. wildfires on record since 1871, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a global nonprofit focused on eliminating loss due to fire hazards.
An exclusive collection of merchandise featuring the artwork of Lahaina’s legendary and notorius “Outsider” artist, CAPTAIN KENNY Neizman (1932-2003) who was considered “The Picasso of The Pacific”. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit the Maui Pono Foundation in our ongoing campaign to raise funds to rebuild Lahaina.
