Luau for Maui

Aloha is a word synonymous with love and compassion. This site was created to bring just that to support the people of Maui in their time of need.

The idea of Luau for Maui was born out of an email received from a hotel in New Jersey advertising a Labor Day Luau. The announcement arrived as I was reading the heartbreaking news of the fires in Maui, and the destruction of historic Front Street in Lahaina. I was immediately compelled to reach out to the hotel to suggest donating a portion of their Luau proceeds to help those impacted by fires. It struck me as the thing right to do. Afterall, it was the Hawaiians who first brought Luaus to the world! The tradition dates back to 1819 when King Kamehameha II celebrated the first ceremonial feast. We have Hawaii and the Aloha spirit for making Luaus an active part of our culture today.

What a beautiful gesture it would be for businesses and individuals to come together and host a Luau where donations can be made to support the devastation in Maui. Be it a small gathering of friends, a yacht club fundraiser, or a hotel Luau event, it's a reason to celebrate the Aloha Spirit that will rebuild Maui and encourage the giving to local charities. This site is provided to help donations flow in with the tide to our Aloha friends and family.

All wishing to support Luau for Maui are welcome to provide this website to individuals or make a group donation. All links go directly to the charity websites.

Mahalo,

Ellen Falcinelli & Tim Parsons

of Maui and Napa

You're welcome to send your Luau photos and stories in the chat or to ellen@luauformaui.org.

Charity organizations supporting Maui

Hawai'i Community Foundation

The Maui Strong Fund was created to provide community resilience with resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

The fund is currently being used to support communities

affected by the wildfires on Maui.

Donate

Maui Food Bank

Maui Food Bank’s mission is to help the hungry

in Maui County by collecting and distributing

food through community partnerships.

Donate

Habitat for Humanity Maui

Habitat for Humanity Maui stands with the

community and is committed to supporting those affected by the disaster. Together, we will

(re)build homes, communities and hope.

Donate

Maui United Way

All donations will provide direct relief to families and nonprofits directly affected by the Maui Fire Disaster.

Donate

American Red Cross

The Red Cross is helping Maui families with food and shelter and will get the community on the road to recovery. Designate your Disaster Relief gift

to support 'Hawaii Wildfires' by selecting it from their drop-down list on their donation page.

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Charity organizations supporting Maui

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Maui Food Bank

Habitat for Humanity Maui

Maui United Way

American Red Cross

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