Support Maui - Help & Resources

Community Based RS
Written By Nanea Lo
 

Written by: Nanea Lo, HAPA Administrative & Programs Coordinator

HAPA ʻOhana x Community our Maui ʻOhana need our help! As all of you have become aware Maui was set ablaze by wildfires — worsened by decades of global fossil fuel burning and local political land use decisions on Maui. In case you haven’t seen the news much of Maui caught fire in the beginning of August 7th and burned overnight, taking all of historic Lāhainā town, which is the original capital and seat of the Hawaiian Kingdom. History and homes and so many parts of our culture forever burned to the ground.

Our focus right now is getting relief to the people who need it most, while we strategize to rebuild for the long haul.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to spread the word & updates.

Stop Maui Land Grabs Petition

ALERT: Beware of predatory out-of-state law firms seeking to exploit wildfire victims

“Unfortunately, fast moving disasters tempt opportunistic actors to prey on people most vulnerable, so watch out for and report potential fraud.” Report/resources below:

If you're wondering how to help, here are some vetted community partners and resources that you can contribute to:

Maui Mutual Aid Resources:

PLEASE READ: Below are two Mutual Aid Resource Guides created by community organizations and partners.

Donate Here:

Help Maui Rise - Direct ʻOhana Donation

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: This is a google spreadsheet of all the Maui ʻOhana where you can donate directly to via venmo, gofundme, etc. created by community members. This is not a vetted resource, but it is organically made via community.

Direct ʻOhana Donation Intake Form

PLEASE READ: To be added to this doc or to submit loved ones’ donation information, please fill out the form below:

Lāhainā ʻOhana Venmo & Giftcards

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: These are instagrams managed by Tiare Lawerence and Kanoe Pacheco two Kānaka Maoli Mana Wāhine/community members posting for on the ground ʻohana/community members. To be added to these instagrams please reached out to them directly.

Kaiapuni ʻOhana

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: These are Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion education) families who have been affected by this tragedy. This is a spreadsheet of all Kaiapuni ʻohana and their venmo accounts. Managed by them.

The People’s Fund of Maui

By Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson is 5013c. People’s Fund of Maui is providing direct financial assistance to Maui community members experiencing devastating losses from the fires in Lahaina and Kula.

Adults (18+) who lost their primary residence in the recent fires are eligible to receive $1,200 per month.

Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund - Maui Aloha: The People’s Response

https://hawaiipeoplesfund.networkforgood.com/projects/200566-maui-aloha-the-people-s-response-fund | bit.ly/hpfmaui2023

Urgent Action Grant Application: https://www.hawaiipeoplesfund.org/urgent-action-grants/

Maui Disaster Response & Recovery Support Form

PLEASE READ: If you are a business, individual, or organization that would like to help in other ways, please fill this form below to help us match the needs and offers that are coming in on the islands and beyond. This form was made by Maui Rapid Response - instagram - mauirapidresponse.

Maui Fires People Locator

PLEASE READ: If you are looking/missing a loved one please check the list before commenting a name- adding names takes time and we want to make sure we’re focusing our efforts to be more effective. - Maui Fire, Flood and Disaster Relief Group

Maui Fire People Intake Form

PLEASE READ: In order for the name to be submitted, you must first check the google sheet to see if the persons name is already there. Do not duplicate. - Maui Fire, Flood and Disaster Relief Group

Housing for Displaced Maui ʻOhana

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: Below is a Google Spreadsheet and a website created by community members to connect ʻohana that are displaced please review doc and reach out to ʻohana directly if you can help. This resource was organically made via community.

Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: This is a new state program that will connect Maui Residents with property owners providing rooms, dwelling units, houses, and other accommodations immediately.

Facebook Community Group

PLEASE READ: This Facebook group has live community discussion about grassroots efforts happening in real time.

American Red Cross Hotline

PLEASE READ: Anyone looking to find someone affected by the fires may also call the American Red Cross hotline.Maui county has opened a family assistance center for people looking for loved ones who have not been accounted for.

  • Where: Kahului Community Center

    • 275 Uhu St.

Oʻahu Mutual Aid for Maui

PLEASE READ: Below is a Mutual Aid Resource Guide created by community organizations and partners.

Maui Recovers.Org

PLEASE READ: Below is resource website by Hawaiʻi State

Drop Offs/Donation Sites:

Non-Hawaiʻi Residents

PLEASE READ: No physical donations are needed at this time. Instead donate and uplift and share ʻohana venmo accounts. Educate yourself about the Hawaiian Kingdom history, culture, and people. Learn about land management, illegal occupation, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, and more. Mahalo!

Oʻahu

PLEASE READ: If you are on Oʻahu and want to donate goods please go to these collection sites and check their instagrams for more recent needs/accepting.

Honolulu

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

  • Website: Surfjack Hotel

  • Contact: (808)923-8882

  • Time/Day: All day & Anytime until 8/20/23
    (Drop off at front desk)

  • Where: Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

    • 412 Lewers St, Waikīkī, HI 96815

The Hub Co-working Hawaiʻi (Honolulu)

  • Website: The Hub Co-working Hawaiʻi

  • Time/Day: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
    (Drop off at front desk)

  • Where: The Hub Co-working Hawaiʻi (Honolulu/Queen Street Location)

    • 1050 Queen St Ste 100 (across Whole Foods)

ISR Oʻahu Diaper Drive

  • Instagram: isr_oahu

  • Time/Day: contact for days and hours

  • Where: Pālama Settlement Pool

    • 810 N. Vineyard, Honolulu, HI 96817

Waimānalo

Ke Kula Nui o Waimānalo

Kailua

Aloha Diaper Bank

  • Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • Emmanuel Church

    • 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734

Pearl City

BJ Penn/M. Dyer Global Moving

  • Instagram -bjpenngov

  • Day: Monday-TBA

  • Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Where: M. Dyer Global Moving (West Office)

    • 98-054 Kuleana Road, Pearl City, HI 96782

Kapolei

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

North Shore

Courtyard Marriot (Oʻahu North Shore)

Kauaʻi

PLEASE READ: If you are on Kauaʻi and want to donate goods please go to these collection sites and check their instagrams for more recent needs/accepting. Follow Kuleana Academy Cohort 7 member Meghan Matsuda and HAPA’s Community Organizer Fern Holland on instagram for updates. As well as us HAPA - Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action.

Waimea

Mama Bear Kauaʻi

Chicken In a Barrel

Tiki Tacos

Hanapēpē

Bobbies Restaurant

  • Time/Day: All day/Anytime

  • Where: Bobbies Restaurant

    • 3620 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, Kauai, HI 96716

Koloā

Righteous Roots Smoke Shop

Da Crack Kauaʻi

Līhuʻe

Rainbeau Jos

The Pineapple Store

Aloha ʻĀina Juice Co.

  • Instagram: alohaainajuicecafe

  • Contact: (808)245-2412

  • Day/Time: Thursday - 7:30am-4:30pm & Friday 6am-7pm

  • Where: Aloha ʻĀina Juice Co.

    • 4454 Nuhou St Ste 510, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766-8022

Kapaʻa

Tiki Tacos

Leongs Meat House

  • Day/Time: Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

  • Where: Leongs Meat House

    • 4520 Lehua St, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1750

Kauaʻi Store

  • Day/Time: 10am-5pm

  • Where: Kauaʻi Store

    • 4-1191 Kuhio Hwy Suite 101, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1674

Chicken in the Barrel (Coconut Marketplace)

  • Day/Time: 11am-6pm

  • Where: Chicken in the Barrel

    • 4-484 Kuhio Hwy Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1403

Anahola

Anahola Marketplace

North Shore

Waipā Foundation

ʻĀina Organics Kauaʻi

  • Instagram: ainaorganicskauai

    • Hanalei Farmers Market: 9am-12pm

    • Princeville’s Farmers Market: 9:30am-12pm

    • Chicken in a Barrell: 11am-6pm

    • Wainiha Country Market: 10am-7pm

Molokaʻi

Please Read: Molokaʻi residents and returning residents please use the FB Group: “What’s the Happenings Molokai????” for current news & updates.

Hoʻomahala o Molokaʻi Foundation

Hawaiʻi Island

PLEASE READ: If you are on Hawaiʻi Island and want to donate goods please go to these collection sites and check their instagrams for more recent needs/accepting. Follow Mehana Kihoi on instagram for updates.

Kona

Kailua-Kona Side Community Dropoff

Facebook - Mehana Kihoi

Instagram - mehanaokala

  • Day/Time: Days & Times Vary please check their Facebook & Instagram for updates

  • Where: White Gloves Moving Company

    • 73-5639 Kaiakoili Street (Above Kona Costco)

Volunteer Opportunities

America Red Cross

PLEASE READ: The Hawaiʻi Red Cross are calling for hundreds of volunteers to assist Maui. Please tap button below to volunteer.

Hawaiʻi “State” Bar Association/ YLD Hawaiʻi

Please Read: HSBA are looking for attorney (Only active Hawaii Bar Members can volunteer) to volunteer for the FREE Disaster Legal Hotline to answer phone inquiries during 2-hour shifts to help respond to the myriad of questions that the victims affected by the wildfires on Maui and the Big Island victims may have. To help email them: webinfo@hsba.org

The work can be done from anywhere since it uses a convenient phone application that can be downloaded on any mobile device. Extensive disaster relief information will be provided: FEMA, document replacement, claims for insurance, and employment. Frequently asked question summary sheets will also be provided.

TIME:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Email: webinfo@hsba.org

Instagram: @yldhawaii, @legalaidhawaii, and hawaiistatebarassociation

Maui

War Memorial

Please go to War Memorial on Maui daily to volunteer and see what efforts are needed. In person volunteer.

  • Instagram: handsonmaui

  • Time/Day: check instagram

  • What: sign up for shifts in person

  • Wear: closed toe shoes

  • Where: War Memorial

Project: Camp Hawaiʻi Volunteer on Maui

Looking for volunteer for pop-up day camp at Maui Family YMCA

Pacific Birth Collective

“This form is through Pacific Birth Collective. Our efforts are intended to help connect families with the many resources we have specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children. If you are a birth worker or provide pre- and postnatal care, please provide your contact info and availability below.” - PBC

DACA Hawaiʻi - Language Translators Needed

Please Read: “This is to gather a list of translators that are available to assist with translation and interpretation. Needs are popping up in various settings from shelters to recovery but we know there will be a long term need moving forward. If you are available to help please let us know in what capacity so that we may for effectively connect resources to needs.” - DACA Hawaiʻi

Instagram: DACA Hawaiʻi

What is DACA?

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was created to protect eligible young adults who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and to provide them with work authorization for temporary, renewable periods.

Nā Keiki O Emalia

“Nā Keiki O Emalia is the only children's grief organization in Maui County. We offer peer support programs in schools and community settings for children, teens and their families who are grieving.

A result of the wildfire disaster, we are offering direct support to families who are grieving the death of someone important to them, as well as disaster, relief, supplies, and financial support to get set back up.

In addition to immediate disaster relief, we have longterm programs that will help the community, cope with grief and loss during this disaster. We are looking across the island for places to hold our programs, connections with community organizations who would like to partner with us, and volunteers to become trained in as a part of a grief support team.” - Nā Keiki O Emalia

Website: https://nkoemaui.org

Email: carole@nkoemaui.org

Wāhine/Mothers/Baby/Keiki Care:

Pacific Birth Collective

PLEASE READ: “This form is through Pacific Birth Collective and is intended to help connect families with the many resources we have specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children. We have material donations including breast milk, formula, diapers, wipes, gear, etc as well as volunteer services and practitioners for pre and post natal. We are here to help, both now and ongoing, and this form will help us do so.” - PBC

Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Maui Resources Page

  • School Meals

  • WIC Program

Baby Supplies For Mothers In Need

  • Non-profit Baby 2 Baby is getting ready to send supplies for babies and children who have been affected by the Maui fires. Visit their website for more information or to donate, by clicking here.

  • Instagram: alohadiaperbank

Period/Menstruation Products

Pre-Natal/Mothers

Pacific Birth Collective

WHAT: Donation & Distribution Center. We take orders from families through our order form (See Notes) and delivery them to the families directly all over the island. In person pick ups available too. We have a healing & reproductive justice center as well at the same location, in an upstair room. We are providing low cost or free services to affected families from professionals listed on our directory (doula, midwifery, lactation, Women's health PT, Placenta medicine) (see form in notes to sign up). At Honokawai Beach Park, board member Ki'i Kaho'ohanohano, cultural birth keeper, set up the Healing Hui and is offering prenatal & postpartum care (as well as massage, la'au, acupuncture from other providers). 

WHERE: 810 Kokomo Rd Haiku, suite 170 & 240. Honokawai Beach Park, on the right hand side.

CONTACT: pacificbirthcollective@gmail.com | FB & Insta @pacificbirthcollective 

NOTES: Form to order supplies

Form to request services (doula, midwifery, lactation) Community Birth Project 

Aloha Diaper Bank (Oʻahu)

  • Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • Emmanuel Church

    • 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734

ISR Oʻahu Diaper Drive

  • Instagram: isr_oahu

  • Time/Day: contact for days and hours

  • Where: Pālama Settlement Pool

    • 810 N. Vineyard, Honolulu, HI 96817

Keiki

Instagram: itsybitsykeiki

  • How to support keiki

  • Donate to make Hauʻoli Bags for keiki

Caregivers for Keiki

Made by Liz Hartline.Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education. Honolulu Community College. elizabeth.hartline@hawaii.edu

  • There Was A Fire Story

  • *Caregiver Resources* - Links and books

    • Sesame Street has a great page on talking to children about emergencies, and tips for making a safety plan with children

    • Trinka and Sam and the Big Fire - a downloadable book about a family who lost their house to a wildfire. For some children, this book may be more accessible, because it is about mice and written in a storybook form.

    • Tip sheet from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

    • Book list to support children in coping with disasters

    • If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, you can call or text Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s

Kids Day Camp Running for Maui

Housing for Girls at La Pietra, Oʻahu

  • La Pietra on Oʻahu is offering free tuition for those families who have relocated to Oʻahu. 

  • For any girls ages 6-12 grades,

  • Call ELAINE BATACAN - Director of Enrollment Management

  • email: admissions@lapietra.edu

  • phone: 808-922-2744 ext. 106

The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services

SNAP & TANF - Subsidized Assistance Available

PLEASE READ: The Hawaii Department of Human Services is extending a helping hand to those uprooted and in temporary need. Temporary Vital Assistance like SNAP (Food Stamps) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash benefits could provide much needed relief to Maui families impacted by the wildfires. For more information call them toll free.

  • SNAP (Food Stamp)

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

  • Cash Benefits

  • Phone: 1-(855)-643-1643

Small Businesses/Other Resources:

PLEASE READ: Let Your Purchase Support Maui. Check out these businesses to purchase merchandise that will help to support our Maui ʻOhana below and tap on the button for a google spreadsheet created by community organizations and partners.

Foodland

Foodland stores are accepting donations at checkout to support the American Red Cross of Hawaii’s efforts toward Maui fire relief. Shoppers can:

  • Make donations of up to $249

  • Donate 250 Maikai points ($5 equivalent donation)

  • Round up purchases to the nearest dollar

  • Donate change

Pets/Foster a Maui Humane Society animal

Maui Humane Society says its animals are safe but needs to free up space to take in more displaced pets. Non-Hawaiʻi resident and locals can:

  • Drop off pet supplies to displaced families who still have their animals

  • Donate money to help the shelter meet an increase in demand for care

  • Report a lost or found pet here

  • Call (808) 877-3680 for more information or visit their website

Members of Hawaii’s sports community have also started fundraisers for those affected.

  • MMA fighter and Oʻahu native ʻIlima-Lei MacFarlane started a fundraiser on her Instagram page.

Farmers

Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United

“If you know someone who has been affected by the Maui fire please have them fill out this form below.” - Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United.

Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey

“HFUU asks all producers impacted by fire, severe winds, and loss of markets to complete this survey to shape our response and link you to recovery resources.” - HFUU instagram: mauinuifoodalliance

United States Department of Agriculture - USDA

  • Kahului Service Center

  • Serving: Central Maui, Hana, Olinda-Kula, and West Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Island of Maui)

  • Site ID: 8795 Office ID: 5115

  • Telephone: (808) 871-5500 + 3 Fax: (808) 873-6184

  • Mailing Address: USDA Kahului Service Center

    • 77 Hookele Street, Ste. 202, Kahului, Hawaii 96732

Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool

Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by clicking the button below:

Immigration Services

Maui Wildfires Multilingual Information Hub Facebook

HCIR created a facebook information hub of resources, information and support in multiple languages

Medical/ Mental Health Services

Maui Aids Foundation

“If you have been displaced but the Lāhainā fires & left behind your HIV or PrEP medications, please text or call Bryan Chin to discuss emergency refills.” - Maui Aids Foundation

Instagram - mauiaidsfoundation

Contact: Bryan Chin

Phone: (808)269-1643

Current medications: please call or text Bryan to see what is available

Domestic Violence Services on Maui

PLEASE READ: Please follow their instagram: hscadv808 for updates and latest news/information.

Women Helping Women

  • Shelter

  • Protection Order Services

  • Call their 24-hour hotline: (808)579-9581

PACT Family Peace Center

  • Phone support lines are open

  • Day: Monday - Friday

  • Time: M - F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  • Phone/Call: (808)243-7001

CFS Disaster Support Line

  • Phone support lines are open

  • Day: Monday - Friday

  • Time: M - F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Phone/Call: (855)550-4673

Community clinics of Maui - Malama Ika Ola Health Center 

Hui No Ke Ola Pono

Medical outreach, medications, emergency supplies, prescriptions 

Na Keiki o Emalia

Grief support and aid 

Imua Family Services

Addresses immediate needs of affected families, therapy and intervention, crisis services, apply for TANF, SNAP, MEDICAID, FEMA

Project vision

Apply for TANF, SNAP, MEDICAID, FEMA, WIC, replaces glasses 

Health Protection After Maui Fires

How to Clean Air From Harmful Wildfire Smoke

Protect Yourself & Your ʻOhana

Soot and burnt structures left behind in Lāhainā are extremely toxic.

  • PROTECTION

  • WEAR A RESPIRATOR

  • WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES

  • Wet dust, debris, ash, and soil before and during removal

  • Limit skin contact. Wash yourself regularly.

  • Don't eat or smoke while in contact

  • Drink Bottled/Safe Water

Soot And Burnt Structures Left Behind In Lāhainā Are Extremely Toxic

Written by Fern Holla HAPA Community Organizer & Scientist

Unsafe Water Advisory Map for Maui

Issued and operated by Maui County

Hawaiʻi Grief Resource Guide

PLEASE READ: Please follow on instagram: arestingplace.sea for more info. “The link below is a growling list of resources for people searching for grief, bereavement, and mental health support in the Hawaiʻi and beyond. Please note: this is an ongoing list which will be updated periodically.” - ARP

Post-Fire Lāhainā Mapviewer

PLEASE READ: This is an online mapviewer for high-resolution satellite images of Lahaina before and after the fires. Images are free to view and download. Funded by North Beach West Maui Benefit Fund and created by Victor Gregor Limon. If you need assistance with map resources, GIS analysis, or making new maps, Victor can assist for free. Email: victorgregor@outook.com

Translators/Translations

We Are Oceania (WAO)

  • Languages provided: Marshallese, Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Yapese Outer Island.

  • Phone: 808-913-1364

  • Email: contact@weareoceania.org

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Maui

PLEASE READ: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now present at FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the University of Hawaii Maui College

  • Time: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. HST

  • Day: 7 Days a week Monday - Sunday

  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Maui - University of Hawaii Maui College

    • 310 W. Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, Hawaii

Legal Aid/Assistance

Hawaiʻi “State” Bar Association

Disaster Legal Hotline - Legal Assistance for the Residents of Maui & the Big Island

  • Free legal hotline/toll free

  • Website: https://hsba.org

  • Phone: (888)533-2773

  • Attorneys will be available to answer questions regarding:

    • Document replacement

    • Insurance claims process

    • Landlord-tenant matters

    • Other issues

  • Day: Tuesday-Thursday August 15 - August 17 & August 22 - August 24

  • Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Maui County Bar Association

PLEASE READ: “The judiciary, Legal Aid, Hawaiʻi State Bar Association and Maui County Bar Association will be providing free legal information to the community about how to help navigate the legal complexity of what Maui ʻohana are facing. Local attorneys are gearing up to provide services. Legal hotlines are up and running.” - Maui County Bar Association/Christina Lizzi (President)

Land Grabs/Realty

PLEASE READ/DISCLAIMER: If you are from Lāhainā and are receiving phone calls from relators asking to purchase your property following the fire, please follow directions below. HAPA is holding off on taking any information from now on.

Governor Josh Greene issued the 6th emergency proclamation relating to wildfires on Maui.

This makes it illegal for ONE YEAR for anyone or entity to send unsolicited offers to purchase real estate property in the area codes of Maui 96761, 96767, 96790.

If an individual receives an offer you can:

Report to law enforcement! To file police reports.

Emergency Legal Responders

“Leading the charge for disaster and climate justice - we are Emergency Legal Responders. We are on the frontlines, providing disaster advocacy for those impacted by natural, social, and economic crises. At the heart of our organization is the belief that disaster relief is rooted not only in communal recovery but in community resilience. With an unwavering focus on protecting disaster rights, we're driving change in local, state, and national initiatives to level the playing field for disaster recovery efforts.” - Emergency Legal Responders

website: www.emergencylegalresponders.org

Instagram: emergencylegalrespnders

Maui Unemployment Assistance

“State” of Hawaiʻi, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations: Unemployment Insurance

The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services

SNAP & TANF - Subsidized Assistance Available

PLEASE READ: The Hawaii Department of Human Services is extending a helping hand to those uprooted and in temporary need. Temporary Vital Assistance like SNAP (Food Stamps) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash benefits could provide much needed relief to Maui families impacted by the wildfires. For more information call them toll free.

Immigration Law - Maui

Roots Reborn Lāhainā

“A central hub for immigrant individuals + families who were impacted by the Lāhainā fires to receive assistance and find information.” - RRL

Soul Law 

Maui immigration law 

Pacific Gateway Oahu- Office of Refugee Resettlement 

Friends of children Justice center Maui

We will continue to update with more ways to kōkua in the days and weeks ahead. We will overcome! Mahalo for your support and care!

me ke aloha ʻāina,

Nanea Lo

About the Author

Nanea Lo, HAPA’s Administrative and Programs Coordinator

Nanea Lo is from Papakōlea, Oʻahu. She is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian). Lo's educational expertise is in community planning and urban planning infrastructures. She is also a podcast host for Native Stories.

Lo is a public servant and serves as the Kona representative for the Oʻahu Burial Council, a commissioner on the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission, sits on the board of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center, and serves on the grant making committee for Hawaiʻi People’s Fund.

Through civic engagement, podcast hosting, and community organizing, Lo advocates for Hawaiian sovereignty, Aloha 'Āina, and feminism on the national and international scale. She has been a part of innovative local and international education and advocacy programs such as Planned Parenthood “National” Storyteller for the Pacific Northwest and Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi-Asia Pacific Leadership Program, Native American Political Leadership Program, Kuleana Academy, Young Pacific Leaders, and Peace Scholars. She believes that relationships are the fabric of life and that Aloha ʻĀina is forever.


 
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