Project Hawai’i, Inc. was the most recent beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel up. Do Good”  Community Giving Program. We are pleased to announce we received $5,409.63 from the  portion of gasoline sales on Maui Island. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit  organizations serving the needs of our local communities every quarter. Due to covid this  year the car washes were a virtual event and raised $1,108.00 from the community  who volunteered to make this a success regardless of the circumstances. We are honored to have raised a total of $6,517.63 with this amazing partnership. Without opportunities like these,  our homeless children would not have the benefit of emergency outreach needs. 

Project Hawai’i, supported solely by public donations, strives to provide a sense of stability  to our homeless youth by providing holiday events, school support, educational, recreational  and wellness training, as well as monthly outreach. Partnerships like these allow us to continue our efforts to help homeless children succeed all year long. We had an amazing time  over the 3 month long program bringing volunteers together at virtual carwashes and making fun  social media videos all while raising the funds needed to change lives. Bringing community  together in these uncertain times are truly important and Ohana Fuels has made this happen. To learn more about Project Hawai’i, please visit us on social media or our website  www.HelptheHomelessKeiki.org 

Mahalo to Ohana Fuel once again for creating this wonderful  give back program along with providing competitively priced, quality fuel at a safe, clean and  convenient locations. With 8 locations across Maui that are certified as a top tier fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel  efficiency. Parent company Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making positive contributions to the communities where Ohana Fuels operates, creating opportunity for the local residents to support community impact with every tank of gas purchased.  

 

Maui AIDS Foundation provides critical resources that promote the health and well-being of the members of Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. The services that they provide help keep the community healthy as a whole by offering both preventative services and opportunities for testing, counseling, and referral services for those who are concerned about their health.

 

For those in the community who are living with HIV/AIDS, Maui AIDS Foundation provides a wealth of programs for those with barriers to assistance. Not only do they offer medical health services and support, they also provide dental health service linkage, assistance with applying for and navigating insurance, and case managers help each individal access an appropriate HIV doctor and HIV medicines. In addition to these health services, they offer an on-site food pantry, housing assistance, and more for their clients.

 

Maui AIDS Foundation also offers counseling, social activities, support groups, and other positive community elements to support those in the LGBTQ community, giving a safe space to some of the community’s most vulnerable members including teenagers who need social and emotional support. 

 

Thanks to the assistance from Ohana Fuels, Maui AIDS Foundation is able to continue offering its critical community work at no-cost to community members during the pandemic, as the need grows and funds continue to be limited.

 

“The need for services has increased with the added stresses of the pandemic over the past several months. The donation from Ohana Fuels will play an integral role in making services accessible at no cost and will allow at-risk community members to feel the compassion and support they need. MAF extends great gratitude to Ohana Fuels for this support and the profound impact this donation will have on our local community.”

Maui AIDS Foundation

 

 

Maui United Way is working to address Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of education, income sustainability, and health. Maui United Way has a goal to bring people, organizations, and the community together around a common cause, a common vision, and a common path forward.

 

Some of Maui United Way’s direct assistance programs during the pandemic include utility bill assistance and emergency rental assistance. Non-pandemic programs include a holiday toy drive and a school supply drive, as well as information and referral services, and an emergency food and shelter program.

 

Maui United Way looks forward to rounding the corner of the pandemic crisis. The support that the Hawaii Petroleum donation brings will help provide a hand up to those needing it most, as well as  a safety net to ensure Maui County’s most at-risk populations don’t fall through the cracks.  

 

Hui No Ke Ola Pono is a private, not for profit community-based health enhancement, disease prevention and health care center. Hui No Ke Ola Pono is one of five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems created under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988. We provide programs on nutrition, health management and health care referrals for the community of Maui in a culturally caring manner.

HNKOP operates programs throughout Maui that help support family health for the Native Hawaiian community. Our mission is to improve the health status of this community by empowering the present and future generations to be their own health advocates. Hui No Ke Ola Pono serves as a “bridge” to the Native Hawaiian community by integrating medical care with traditional Hawaiian values, beliefs and practices. HNKOP is thankful to Ohana Fuels and their supportive ‘Fuel up. Do Good.’ Community Giving Program, especially during this unprecedented year we’ve all endured. The generous donation will be used to support ongoing programs such as our Traditional Native Hawaiian Practices programs, Produce Box distributions and Enabling Services that will benefit the Native Hawaiian communities here on Maui.