Women Helping Women West Maui Task Force kicks off October Domestic Violence Awareness Month with their seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Men, women and their families, are invited to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – in red high heels. This family-friendly event will include live music from Fred’s Garage, a photo […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Community Non-Profit on Maui: Women Helping Women
BEST COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT WOMEN HELPING WOMEN This year’s Best Community Nonprofit, Women Helping Women, began 40 years ago as a grassroots effort to provide assistance and support for female victims of domestic violence. The organization now provides comprehensive services to hundreds of women, men and children annually, with focus on direct intervention, advocacy, education and […]
2016 Mauitime Charity Gift Guide
The year 2016 hasn’t been kind to many of us, and it’s looking like 2017 will be worse. More than ever, the weakest and most vulnerable members of society need your help. If you don’t assist these charities, no one will. During the holiday season, please take some time and look at all the ways […]
Know your Maui County 2016 election candidate: Stacey Moniz
Stacey Moniz is one of four candidates running this year for the Maui County Council seat representing Upcountry.Gladys Baisa, who was first elected in 2006, is termed out this year. Though a political newcomer, Moniz–a Pukalani resident, has spent the last 14 years or so working as executive director of Women Helping Women. MAUITIME: What is your top […]
Kula Community Assoc. 2016 Maui election forum
Though the filing deadline for the Maui County candidates in the 2016 election is still a couple weeks away (June 7), a few races already loom large on the political radar. There are a lot of candidates out there and a ton of issues. But the Kula Community Association wants to help you this Wednesday, May 18 […]
Women Helping Women Maui’s Roaring 20s Fundraiser
Join Women Helping Women Maui for “The Roaring 20s” this Sunday, Mar. 13 at King Kamehameha Golf Club. Complete with a Charleston dancing contest, the organization’s 19th annual fundraiser wants all flappers, dappers, dames and darbs for an evening of entertainment, dinner and cocktails. Enjoy live entertainment from John Cruz. $150+. 5-8:30pm. King Kamehameha Golf Club (2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., […]
Women Helping Women wants your help for 12 Dinners of Christmas
Women Helping Women invites you to the dinner table now until the new year. As part of the 12 Dinners of Christmas, you or your group, church or place of employment can choose any day to prepare or purchase dinner for the women and children living in the shelter. Cater or cook a meal and bring […]
Here’s how you can help Maui’s charities this holiday season
Well, another year has passed since the last time we brought the wish lists of Maui County’s charities and nonprofits. Another year of threats of federal government shutdowns and demonizing of immigrants and poor people. More than ever, the weakest and most vulnerable members of society need your help. If you don’t assist these charities, […]
Maui Pride Honors Community and Donates $14,000 in College Scholarships
Maui Pride’s Board of Directors recently presented $14,000 in scholarships to six college students from Hawaii at its Annual Gala Awards Dinner. The non-profit also honored the Maui Aids Foundation, and community members Deborah Vial and Caron Barrett for their continued dedication to Maui’s LGBTQ community at the Oct. 3 event, which was held at […]
Human Trafficking Conference at UH Maui College
Women Helping Women, Soroptimists International of Maui the American Association of University Women and the Maui County Committee on the Status of Women invite you to a Human Trafficking Conference this Saturday, Oct. 17 at UH Maui College. Kathryn Xian, the executive director of the Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery, will be there. Continental breakfast and lunch will be […]
Women Helping Women Maui ’80s retro Fun Run/Walk
Women Helping Women Maui is hosting their seventh annual Fun Run/Walk this Saturday, Oct. 10. Participants can choose from a flat 5k or 10k, which begin and end at Hoaloha Park. Prizes will go to first place in the Women’s, Men’s and Keiki divisions, best ’80s outfit and most pledges raised. T-shirts, giveaways and refreshments will be included in […]
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes at Whalers Village
Women Helping Women invites all the fellas to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (okay, it’s more like a lap around the Whalers Village Courtyard) this Saturday, Oct. 3. The fourth annual march raises awareness of domestic violence. Men brave enough to take on the challenge are tasked with doing the walk in a pair of heels. Bring the […]
New T.J.Maxx to open at Maui Mall in Kahului
Off-price retailer T.J.Maxx opens its new store at Maui Mall in Kahului on Thursday, Aug. 6. The newest of more than 1,000 stores–one of the nation’s largest off-price retailers—Maui’s T.J.Maxx will offer a range of items including fashion, accessories, jewelry, home décor, pet products, toys and more. T.J.Maxx, which opened its first store in 1977, offers […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Community Non-Profit on Maui: Women Helping Women
BEST COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ON MAUI Women Helping Women This isn’t a large organization by any stretch, but the job they do is huge. Women Helping Women does nothing less than providing support and sanctuary for victims of domestic violence. Each year, the organization helps out a couple hundred women and children in Maui County and […]
Quizunderstood: How much do you know about bills Gov. David Ige signed into law?
1. On June 8, Governor David Ige signed four bills into law. One of them, HB 623, mandates “100 percent renewable energy portfolio standards by 2045.” One of the other bills Ige signed was HB 1509. What does that bill do? A. Requires the University of Hawaii to establish the collective goal of becoming net-zero […]
The Ultimate Cocktail Showdown happens this Saturday at the Sheraton Maui
This Saturday, five finalists from Hawaii and one representing the greater U.S. will face off in the Ultimate Cocktail Showdown. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and OCEAN Organic Vodka have partnered so that each finalist will be paired with a celebrity chef and a Maui-based nonprofit organization. Guests, along with a panel of judges, will vote for […]