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December 11, 2024 34 mins

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 

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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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