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

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