Remembrance and Gratitude, Commemorating August 8th
Aloha Partners and Allies,
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic wildfires that swept across Maui, our hearts are heavy with remembrance and gratitude. This past year has been a testament to the incredible resilience and unwavering spirit of our community.
To our health and human service providers on Maui, your tireless dedication and compassion have been the cornerstone of our recovery efforts. You have been a beacon of hope and support for those affected, embodying the true essence of Aloha. We extend our deepest mahalo to each of you for your extraordinary service during this challenging time.
To our colleagues on Oʻahu and the other neighbor islands, your solidarity and assistance have been invaluable. Your willingness to stand with us, offering resources and support, has made a profound difference in our collective response.
As we continue to heal and rebuild, let us honor the memories of those we lost by strengthening the bonds that unite us. Together, we will move forward with renewed purpose and a commitment to fostering a more resilient and compassionate community where all our ʻohana are healthy, safe, and supported.
Me ka mahalo piha,
Hoʻoikaika Partnership Leadership Hui
- Edeluisa Baguio-Larena, CEO, Maui Family Support Services
- Cynthia Damo, Family Health Services Supervisor, Maui District Health Office, Public Health Nursing, Hawai’i State Department of Health, Ka ‘Oihana Olakino
- Kalei Kailihiwa, Regional Director, Kamehameha Schools
- Tina Kiyabu-Crowell, MSW, Quality Assurance Specialist, Maui Family Guidance Center, Hawaii Department of Health
- Deb Marois, Hoʻoikaika Partnership Coordinator/Principal, Converge Consulting, Research & Training
- Connie Meekhof, Maui Family Peace Center Program Supervisor, Parents and Children Together
- Bobbie-Jo Moniz-Tadeo, Ed.D, M.Ed, B.A, Clinical Director and Early Childhood Specialist, Imua Family Services
- Shana Orta, Director of Maui County Programs, Child & Family Service
- Annie Reinecke, Section Administrator, Maui Child Welfare Services (CWS)
- Kelly Sim, Senior Director with the Strategic Consulting Unit, Casey Family Programs
- Paul Tonnessen, Executive Director, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui
Community Resources
Kuhinia Maui:
A week of remembrance
Led by the communities of Lahaina and Kula with the support of the County of Maui. Kuhinia Maui is a series of remembrance events that mark one year after the catastrophic fires that devastated our Maui.
Maui Recovers
Official County of Maui website for recovery efforts related to the August 2023 fires on Maui, it provides important updates on recovery efforts, for wildfire survivors.
Maui Nui Strong
Originally an online COVID-19 resource, it has evolved into a vital community resource connecting residents, businesses, and visitors to valuable information, resources, and opportunities.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund
Providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.