Every year it seems, government at all levels cuts services that help make life better. Programs that assist poor and disabled people always seem the most vulnerable, but work on the arts, students and the environment also seems imperiled. Granted, there’s a huge array of nonprofit organizations out there trying to pick up where government leaves off, but they’re beholden to grants and charity to survive. If people don’t donate, then vital work that assists everyone’s quality of life suffers.
As we do every year, we now present our annual Charity Gift Guide. Thumb through it and you’ll see well-known organizations as well as a few new ones. They cover a wide variety of social, artistic and environmental services, but all have one thing in common: they depend on your charity to survive.
So please take some extra time to see what these organizations need. Usually it’s money, but sometimes they just need some equipment or supplies that you may already have. These are good organizations that do good work, and it will take very little time and effort on all our parts to ensure that they have a happy holidays.
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HALI‘IMAILE COMMUNITY GARDEN
WHAT THEY DO:
The mission of Hali‘imaile Community Garden is to build community around food self-sufficiency. They aim to increase access to fresh and healthy produce, encourage food self-sufficiency and reduce hunger, improve understanding of where food comes from, foster awareness of sustainable and organic environmental practices, connect families through healthy gardening activities, provide garden and environmental educational opportunities and offer opportunities to socialize and partake in volunteerism.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Volunteers
• Garden tools
• Rolls of heavy weed mat
• Shade structure for bamboo gathering circle
• Garden furniture (tables and chairs)
• Cash donations
CONTACT:
Kevin Harrington
PO Box 1296, Pu‘unene, HI 96784
415-480-GROW (4769)
Haliimailegarden@gmail.com
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EAST MAUI WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP
WHAT THEY DO:
The watershed partnership is made up of six partners who work to preserve approximately 100,000-acre area on the East side of Maui. The field crew does this by fencing off native areas to keep out wild ungulates (specifically pigs and goats) that destroy the forest, remove invasive plants or animals within the fenced areas along with regular maintenance and monitoring of these areas for future threats. Another aspect of EMWP is public outreach and education to share the importance of our watersheds to the community, as it’s the source of all our water.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
• Silent auction items and prizes for artists
• $1,000 corporate sponsorship for our Blue Aina Trilogy trip in January
• Youth rain jackets
• New work gloves size L & XL
• Hand sickles for ginger removal
• New tarps of any size
• Garmin GPS units
CONTACT
Allison Borell
81 Makawao Ave., Suite 205
Makawao, HI 96768
808-573-6999
Info@eastmauiwatershed.org
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FRIENDS OF MOKU‘ULA
WHAT THEY DO:
Through educational programs, we cultivate awareness of Native Hawaiian culture and share the history of Lahaina and Maui with others, including students, teachers, visitors and residents. They are committed to restoring Hawaii’s royal complex at Moku‘ula and working with governmental entities to revive the pond of Mokuhinia (at the south end of Lahaina).
WHAT THEY NEED:
• A riding lawn mower
• Small backhoe or excavator
• Gardening tools like shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning shears and weed eater
• 20-ft shipping container
CONTACT:
Blossom Feiteira
505 Front St., #221, Lahaina
808-661-3659
Friends@mokuula.com
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FAMILY LIFE CENTER
WHAT THEY DO:
Provide for the homeless with shelter, food, clothing and other help they need to live happy, productive lives.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Seven-passenger van to replace our very old one that keeps breaking down
• Linens and towels for the showers and twin beds
• Furnishings for clients moving into places
• Upright freezer
CONTACT:
Jackie Harp
95 S. Kane St., Kahului HI 96732
808-877-0880
Jackieh@flcmaui.org
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MAUI
WHAT THEY DO:
Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to provide affordable housing for low income deserving families. In doing this, they bring the community together to work alongside potential homeowners to build the homes. The organization works hard to bring people together for a common cause of helping families realize the dream of homeownership.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Ice machine
• Sleeping bags for out of town volunteers
• Work gloves
• Skill saws
• Table saws
• Cordless drills
CONTACT:
970 L. Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793
808-242-1140
Info@habitat-maui.org
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GIVING BACK
WHAT THEY DO:
Their mission is to enhance the lives of all older adults by pairing active seniors with frail elders in loving intergenerational relationships. They do this by offering learning opportunities that include integrated movements, vision training, focusing and balance exercises in hopes of preventing injuries from falls and enhancing cognitive skills.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Volunteer mentor
• Help with social media, databases
• Video camera
• Printer paper and ink
CONTACT:
Karen Freesia Peterson
GivingBackMentoring.org
PO Box 791339, Paia,HI 96779
808-573-3109
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MAUI UNITED WAY
WHAT THEY DO:
They provide much needed funding for programs that support vital needs targeting Education, Income Sustainability and Health. Maui United Way works to raise a million dollars annually to support 41 health and human service programs. Last year alone, Maui United Way provided 73,744 services for people in need.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Toys for kids in need
CONTACT:
270 Ho‘okahi St., Ste. 301
Kahului, HI 96732
808-870-2994
Laks@mauiunitedway.org
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IMUA FAMILY SERVICES
WHAT THEY DO:
Imua Family Services is the only program in the State of Hawaii to offer services to keiki 3-5 with developmental delay who do not otherwise qualify for DOE services. The organization provides comprehensive early childhood development services to children and their families with the support and resources needed to reach their full potential in life. They provide a combination speech language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy and care coordination services. Their team works hard to get keiki a plan that best fits them and helps them reach important milestones.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• New or gently used office equipment
• Kitchen appliances (i.e Fridges, Stoves, Dishwashers etc.)
• Any kokua is appreciated!
CONTACT:
Marina Satoafaiga
95 Mahalani St. Suite 19A
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-244-7467
msatoafaiga@imuafamilyservices.org
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MAUI PRIDE
WHAT THEY DO:
Maui Pride’s Mission is to encourage and celebrate the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. They also assist in the education of all people through the development of activities that showcase the history, accomplishments and talents of these communities. The organization also provides scholarships to LGBT students or students of LGBT parents.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Donations for our scholarship fund
• Community involvement
CONTACT:
Bob Kincaid, President
3388A Kehala Dr., Kihei, HI 96753
808-446-0549
Info@mauipride.org
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MAUI HULIAU
WHAT THEY DO:
Promote environmental literacy and leadership among Maui youth ages 12-18 via our environmental filmmaking and leadership programs. Maui Huliau Foundation is currently in its fifth year serving Maui youth ages 12-18 from all schools. Their Huliau Environmental Filmmaking Club has produced over 40 student environmental films that are now on our YouTube channel and have been selected at film festivals around the world. Students in this program and the Huliau Youth Leaders program are working on innovative projects like using film and the internet to teach environmental filmmaking to students in other Pacific islands, and working with community groups to raise awareness about the impacts of single-use plastic. They also lead annual backpacking trips into Haleakala.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Airline miles with Hawaiian or Alaska airlines to help our students attend film festivals
• A drone to use for aerial filming (we have a GoPro)
• Used tripods, HD camcorders or Mac book computers that we can use or send to a student in the South Pacific who is learning environmental film making from our students.
CONTACT:
PO Box 977 Haiku, HI 96708
808-757-2100
Info@mauihuliaufoundation.org
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KELEA FOUNDATION
WHAT THEY DO:
Their mission is to nurture, inspire and empower women through water sports. They work to make these sports accessible to all women and to build community around them. They seek to create and perpetuate dialogue around what it means to be a female and an athlete and inspire and help athletes reach their highest potentials. Water transforms people, and they want to use that amazing gift to help women find their inner strength and a joyful life.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• 12 SUP boards
• 12 adjustable SUP paddles
• Long boards, Body Boards, Beginner sail boards, leashes, Fins
• Truck to carry all our gear
• CPA
• GoPro
CONTACT:
Jennifer Gladwin
PO Box 791465 Paia, 96779
661-373-8575
TheKeleaFoundation@gmail.com
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MAUI ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
WHAT THEY DO:
They provide a safe nurturing environment filled with love and compassion for adults with physical or cognitive impairments, personal care that pampers and keeps them safe and comfortable, and daily reminiscent activities to bring a spark of life back into their days. They strive to support the needs of caregivers; to help him/her survive their role; to know how to provide compassionate care through gained knowledge of dementia behaviors. With knowledge comes understanding.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Funds to create scholarships or purchase activity items for centers or donated items
• Simple arts and crafts (including water color paints and Crayola markers)
• Five- to 25-piece puzzles
• Old time DVDs, music CDs
• Entertainers willing to volunteer their time to bring their gift of music and song to our clients in one of our centers.
CONTACT:
Kathleen Couch, Program Coordinator
11 Mahaolu St. Suite B
Kahului, HI 96732
808-871-5804
Kathleen@madcc.org
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MAUI MEDIATION SERVICES
WHAT THEY DO:
They work hard to keep the peace on Maui. Their mediators are professionally trained to help resolve conflicts that people are unable to work out on their own. The organization also seeks to improve the relationship between the participants by helping them listen to each other’s point of view and coming up with solutions that work for both parties. Over the past year, they’ve helped 927 people resolve their disputes.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations to help defray the cost for low income participants.
CONTACT:
James Fiorino
95 Mahalani St., Suite 25, Wailuku 96793
808-244-5744
Jamesf@mauimediation.org
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HUI NO‘EAU
WHAT THEY DO:
Founded in 1934, the mission of Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is to unlock creativity through exceptional visual arts education and to enhance this endeavor through the preservation of the historical Kaluanui Estate. One of the last of its kind on Maui, the Hui is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to sharing the myriad benefits of the visual arts with the entire community–ranging from improving academic performance and supporting education to strengthening the economy and fostering public and private sector partnerships. This past year, the Hui educated over 950 adults and 900 children in their state-of-the-art studios and continued to bring Hui programs into the community through partnerships with Maui’s schools and local community organizations.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Volunteers for special events
• Donations of merchandise or services for the silent auction at the upcoming Art Affair celebration on Feb. 28, 2014
• Cash donations
CONTACT:
Shay Belisle, Sr. Development Officer
2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao HI 96768
808-572-6560
Info@huinoeau.com
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MAUI CHORAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
WHAT THEY DO:
Maui Choral Arts Association is a financially stable non-profit organization with a diverse group of committed and engaged members striving for excellence in choral music through community education and collaboration, as well as quality performance and entertainment.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
CONTACT:
Carolyn McCammon
PO Box 1111, Kihei HI 96753
mauichoralarts@gmail.com
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MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY
WHAT THEY DO:
The Maui Humane Society’s mission is to save the lives of unwanted pets on the island of Maui, accepting all in need of shelter and working to humanely reduce the homeless pet population; to advocate for animals, rescue and protect them from suffering and promote responsible and caring treatment; and to educate our community, inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals. The community can call us to report neglect, excessive barking, help with feral cats, general pet questions, etc. We are the only open admission shelter on Maui, meaning we accept all animals that come through our doors. None are ever turned away.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Large Kuranda beds
• Easy walk harnesses
• Leashes
• Jerky treats and rawhides
• Canned food for kittens, puppies, cats and dogs
• Guinea pig or rabbit fortified pellet food
• Towels
• Commercial dryer
• Gardening tools
• Christmas decorations
• Shallow baking pans
CONTACT:
Jennifer McGurn, Director of Development & Community Outreach
1350 Mehameha Loop
Pu‘unene, HI 96784
808-877-3680
Jmcgurn@mauihumanesociety.org
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PACIFIC PRIMATE SANCTUARY
WHAT THEY DO:
Over the past year, they’ve provided refuge and rehabilitation to more than 50 threatened rainforest primates, allowing them to live free from exploitation. They’ve also taught students and interns from all over the world to care for the beings who also live on this planet. Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc. works 24/7 to stop the suffering of our fellow beings and protect their precious lives. They offer refuge and protection to Central and South America primates from research labs, tourist attractions and the pet trade. Their work includes providing the rehabilitative care, which enables primates to recover from the trauma and abuse that they have suffered and restoring some of their birthrights–life in the natural world with others of their own kind. PPS is an entirely volunteer, nonprofit organization.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
• Photovoltaic energy system
• Sewing machine
• Telephone with answering machine
• Gardening/grounds-keeping equipment and tools
• Pet carriers
• Baby blankets
• Pillowcases
• Gift cards to local stores (Costco, Lowes, Home Depot, Safeway, etc.).
CONTACT:
Erin Olson, Operations Manager
808-572-8089
pps@pacificprimate.org
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THEATRE THEATRE MAUI
WHAT THEY DO:
Theatre Theatre Maui provides a full-spectrum of hands-on theater experience for children and adults in the West Maui community while also cultivating and nurturing local artists in the production of their original works. While there are several performance-based theater arts programs in Central or South Maui, there are very few performance-based drama programs offered on West Maui. Theatre Theatre Maui bridges this gap by providing low-cost and no-cost drama programs on the Westside. They provide free improv classes at the Boys and Girls Club in Lahaina. They also provide a tutor to teach theatre arts sessions as part of the Lahaina Complex Tutoring Program at Lahaina Intermediate School.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
• Theatre light board and lights
• Furniture casters
• Paint, rollers, pans, brushes
• Cardboard boxes, foam boards, paper, poster board
• Crayons, color marker pens, glue
• Tools of just about any kind and cleaning supplies for camp
• Extension cords, plastic buckets, safety scissors
CONTACT:
Angela R. Thompson, Executive Director
PO Box 12318, Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-1168
Angie@ttmwestmaui.org
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MAUI FOREST BIRD RECOVERY PROJECT
WHAT THEY DO:
They are a research and management organization dedicated to the recovery of Maui’s native forest birds. They focus their efforts on the current most endangered bird which is the Kiwikiu (Maui Parrotbill). There are only 500 of them left in the world and they are only found on Maui! We study their breeding biology, population status, and productivity each year. They are also working hard to restore the leeward dry forest of Haleakala where Kiwikiu were once found. They will reintroduce them here once the forest is ready for the birds. The biggest need for native forest birds on Maui is more habitat and MFBRP is working towards that goal. Last year, they planted about 7,000 seedlings in the dry forest of leeward Haleakala. This fall and winter, they are planning on planting even more with the help of dedicated volunteers.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Work gloves
• Gas gift cards for project vehicles
• Printer/copier/scanner
• Office paper
• Costco gift card (to be used for items like toilet paper, batteries, dish soap)
• Rubber boots (all sizes)
• Rite in the Rain field notebooks
• Foldable hand saws
• Landscaping help
• Printing services
• Graphic design services
• Oil and brake changes for field vehicle maintenance
CONTACT:
Laura Berthold
2465 Olinda Rd., Makawao, HI 96768
808-573-0280
Info@mauiforestbirds.org
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ALOHA HOUSE
WHAT THEY DO:
They ensure that every individual has the help they need to achieve and maintain a foundation for recovery and well-being, whether it’s residential treatment, outpatient services, sober living housing, support during a crisis, case management, skill-building classes, assistance in developing sober support in the community or just someone to talk to. By improving their clients’ lives, they make a tremendous difference in the lives of their families. Last year, the organization provided comprehensive substance abuse and mental health services to more than 2,000 individuals in the community.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Towels and linens (for twin-size beds)
• Weedwackers, lawnmower, gravel, shovel, gift certificate to a hardware store
• 10ft x 10ft canopy
• Cash donations to cover costs of client workbooks
CONTACT:
Frances Duberstein
PO Box 791749, Paia, HI 96779
808-579-8414, ext. 8102
Fduberstein@aloha-house.org
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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
WHAT THEY DO:
They assist victims of domestic violence, primarily women and their children who must flee for their safety. They also help people obtain temporary restraining orders (TROs).
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
CONTACT:
808-242-6600
admin@whwmaui.net
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MAUI YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
WHAT THEY DO:
They help hundreds of at-risk youth in Maui County through foster care, emergency shelters, in-school and after-school substance abuse counseling, prevention programs and more. Their prevention programs allow youth to develop peer support from friendships made in a positive environment, which helps them stay on track and reduces the likelihood that they will later engage in dangerous and unhealthy activities.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Gift cards to places like Kmart and Ross so youth can buy items like work clothes/shoes, toiletries and home furnishings
• Gift cards for auto repair and/or gas to help youth aging out of foster care with getting to and from school and work so they can live successful and independent lives
• Gift cards to places like Jamba Juice or Subway or for activities such as snorkeling or kayaking to use as incentives for clients in our prevention and substance abuse programs
CONTACT:
Frances Duberstein
PO Box 790006, Paia, HI 96779
808-579-8414, ext. 8102
Fduberstein@aloha-house.org
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MAUI FOOD BANK
WHAT THEY DO:
They’re the county’s primary food provider for people in need. They serve about 10,000 people every month, 40 percent of whom are children.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
• Canned foods (meat, tuna, fruits, vegetables, soups)
• Boxes of cereal, rice and pasta
CONTACT:
808-243-9500
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MALAMA FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER
WHAT THEY DO:
Remove barriers to treatment, such as access to childcare (we provide free childcare during treatment sessions and are the only agency on Maui that allows clients to have children living with them during the recovery process), transportation (they provide transportation to medical appointments, pre-delivery tours at the hospital, AA/NA meetings, healthy parenting classes, etc.) and cost (88 percent of their clients last year had an annual income of less than $5,000).
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Towels and linens (for twin-size beds)
• Gift cards to home improvement and appliance stores
• Money/gift cards for gas, cleaning supplies, diapers and wipes
• Sturdy stand-up dressers
• Wall paint
CONTACT:
Frances Duberstein
PO Box 791749, Paia, HI 96779
808-877-7117
Fduberstein@aloha-house.org
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ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN GROUP
WHAT THEY DO:
Arts Education for Children Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for artistic and cultural enrichment. AECG is committed to improving the quality of education in our schools by restoring music programs and restoring public awareness about the importance of participation in music and the arts. They do all this through the production of the annual Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival and Jazz Maui concert series.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Laptop and standard computers
• Cash donations
• Silent and live auction donations
• Volunteers
CONTACT:
Bryant Neal
P.O. Box 10756, Lahaina, HI 96761
808-283-3576
Info@aecg.org
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LAHAINA ARTS ASSOCIATION
WHAT THEY DO:
Lahaina Arts Association is dedicated to providing Maui County youth access to the creative arts through education and artistic opportunities. LAA provides weekly, no-cost children’s art classes on Maui and Molokai. Class sites include: Kihei Youth Center, Paia Youth and Cultural Center, Kahekili Park Terrace, Lahaina Surf, Honokowai Kau Hale, Hana School and Kaunakakai Elementary School. They also offer a youth mentoring program and scholarship program.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• 20 eyedroppers (for watercolor and oil paintings)
• 40 pantyhose (for sculptures)
• 10-20 plastic trays (like baking trays, only plastic)
• Shaving cream (3-6 bottles – for marbling watercolor paint)
• Children’s books like Where the Wild Things Are and Jumanji (books with good illustrations)
• Watercolor pencils
• Painters tape (blue tape)
• Jacquard green label silk paint and dye set (cold water dye set)
• Jacquard washable resist
• Either pre-stretched silk hoops or silk that can stretch on frames
• Dust masks
• Box of small nitrile gloves
• Rulers
• Bleach pens
• Washable non-toxic acrylic paints
• Non-sanded grout
• Erasers (Pink pearl, or any kind that work well)
• Pencil sharpeners
• Acrylic paint mediums
• Air dry clay
• Canvases and or boards in one standard size
• Interesting surfaces to paint on
• Fine-tip black markers
• Colored sharpies
• Paint markers
• Clay tiles (to paint on)
• Glass paint (for clay tiles)
CONTACT:
Priscilla Gonzales, executive director
648 Wharf St., #103 Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-0111
Info@lahaina-arts.org
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MAUI BICYCLING LEAGUE
WHAT THEY DO:
Maui Bicycling League is a new organization dedicated to making Maui friendlier and safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. They are Maui’s local chapter of the nonprofit Hawaii Bicycling League and we are working hard to establish safe bike paths, trails and bike lanes on Maui. For this holiday season, they are asking people who share our vision to join as members with a tax-deductible donation. Please join online. All new memberships with a Maui address will help support our work on Maui. By joining, members help ensure that more adults and kids ride bicycles for health, recreation and transportation by making Maui’s streets safer through advocacy, education and events.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• New members
• Cash donations
CONTACT:
Saman Dias
808-633-8553 ext 100
Saman@pedegomaui.com
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PAIA YOUTH AND CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT THEY DO:
PYCC strives to operate as a drop-in youth center that offers an innovative Life Skills Program to their members via hands-on opportunities and mentorship. Life skills areas addressed include: cooking and nutrition, media arts education and radio broadcasting, service learning projects, and experiential education focusing on youth leadership skills, physical fitness and self awareness and care of the aina. Their mission statement is “Building Community Through Our Youth.” They work hard to preserve our environment with an ongoing dune restoration project and frequent beach clean-ups. They provide a safe, nurturing, happy and fun place for youth ages 9-18. They also jam around the clock on 88.9FM KOPO-LP.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Cash donations
• New or gently used sports equipment (balls of all types, golf clubs, tennis racquets)
• High-quality bodyboards, stand up paddle boards, surf boards
• Art supplies (especially a roll of canvas and acrylic paints)
CONTACT:
Peter Swanzy, Hekili Lab Program Specialist
Brandon LaRue, Malama Pono Project Venture Program Specialist
PO Box 790999, Paia, HI 96779
808-579-8354
Admin@pyccmaui.org
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EAST MAUI ANIMAL REFUGE (The Boo Boo Zoo)
WHAT THEY DO:
They have either rescued or been responsible for the rescue of dozens of animals daily who were in distress. They insure that anyone who calls with an animal problem will either be taken care of by ourselves or directed to the proper organization or individual who can help them. The entire population of Maui County can call us when there is no other organization or individual who has been able to help them. The organization will figure out something to do to help them.
WHAT THEY NEED:
• Volunteers who can paint and/or do carpentry, landscaping, electrical work, etc.
CONTACT:
Sylvan J Schwab
25 Maluaina Pl., Haiku, Hi 96708
808-572-8308
Sylvan@booboozoo.org
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Cover Design: Darris Hurst and Shane Fontanilla
Cover Photo: Sean M. Hower
Buddy the Elf courtesy of Maui Onstage. See him in person at Elf the Musical at the Iao Theatre this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 & 29, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3pm.
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