Fatherhood and “masculinity” are changing. You can see it in real time, as I did recently, at Maui Family Support Services’ weekly meeting of the Kāne Connections men’s group. Under fluorescent lighting at the Hale Makana O Waiale Community Center, on plastic fold-out chairs, I sat with a group of about 20 men who ranged […]
Keiki Father’s Day Gift Making at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Check out Keiki Father’s Day Gift Making at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Friday, June 7th! The event is presented by Maui Family Support Services, Hope-Maui, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All keiki and families are invited to make unique and artistic Father’s Day gifts for dad. Time to create unique items to thank your […]
Federal funding for Native Hawaiian child care on Maui
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $1 million in federal funding to Maui Family Support Services to support the Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki Project, which provides child care subsidies to Native Hawaiian families. “With this funding, […]
Stand Up For Children Rally at Queen Kaahumanu Center
There’ll be a Stand Up For Children Rally at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Saturday, September 15th. Presented by Maui Family Support Services, this event aims to bring attention and support to the children and families of the Maui community. There’ll be a variety of live entertainment with performances by Maui children, keiki activities, and more […]
Kids to Parks Day celebrated on Maui
Activities ranging from disc golf and bean bag toss to painting trash cans will be part of free event marking national “Kids to Parks Day,” Saturday, May 19 at War Memorial Complex from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is being put on by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office and the Department of […]
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz and Senate Appropriations Committee get Maui help from federal government
Is there a more powerful job in Washington than being a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee? I mean, sure, the President can starve the Affordable Care Act of money, order the Department of Defense to give armored trucks and grenade launchers to small town police departments, order the termination of the Deferred Action […]
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Larry Ellison’s ag plans for Lanai?
1. On Aug. 3, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono announced that Maui Family Support Services would get an Early Head Start funding grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. How much will the Maui organization get? A. $360,000 B. $740,000 C. $1.0 million D. $1.3 million E. $1.7 million 2. In an Aug. […]
Dozens of residents blast Maui Liquor Commission over 24-hour alcohol sales, hostess bars rule changes
As a result of two complaint letters written by Maui resident Mahina Martin, the Maui County Liquor Commission held a special hearing on Tuesday, May 9 on their recent liquor rule changes. Though the Commission approved more than two dozen regulation amendments back in February, Martin’s complaints centered on three: the legalization of 24-hour alcohol […]
Stand Up For Children celebration and rally at Queen Kaahumanu Center
The 21st annual Stand Up For Children celebration and rally will take place at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center this Saturday, Sept. 17. Sponsored by Maui Family Support Services, the event brings awareness and support to children and families in need on Maui. There will be on-stage live entertainment, information tables and prize drawings. Representatives from Maui community agencies will […]
$5 Million In Grants Released By Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development issued more than $5.07 million in grant monies to various local organizations during the first half of the 2016 calendar year. The 48 grants ranged from $3,000 to more than $1 million. High-dollar grantees included University of Hawaii, Maui Economic Development Board, and Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Other grantees […]