Perseverance- Ho'omau
Tribute to Lahaina
History of Lahaina-
The town of Lahaina is both rich in culture and history. In 1802, King Kamehameha named Lahaina the capital of the entire Hawaiian Kingdom. For over 50 years it served as the center and home for the Hawaiian government and royal family. In 1831, Lahainaluna High School opened - being deemed as one of the oldest schools West of the Rocky Mountains. Even through this year- it remained one of the only public schools that provide room and board in the entire country. The famous Baldwin family built their home on Front St. in 1834 - often referred to as the "missionary compound". In 1963 it was converted into a monument and public museum available for touring. In 1940- the prominent Lahaina Lighthouse was built 9ft tall - making it the oldest lighthouse in the Pacific and the first ever lit navigation tour in Hawaii. In 1873 the celebrated Banyan tree (currently 60 ft. tall) was planted in the center of the city - marking the spot in which a ceremony was hosted to mark Hawaii becoming a US territory in 1898.
Burning of Lahaina-
August 8, 2023, the most devastating blazes of fire burned through 2,170 acres of open land, residential houses, local businesses, commercial buildings, historic monuments, churches and so much more. Leaving residents, Native Hawaiians, and the entire world at a loss for words. Many lives were taken in the mix and many locals lost everything. Amongst the tragedy - hundreds of people pulled together to physically donate food, clothes, supplies, time and money in an effort to show love and support whether near or far. The Lahaina community is still searching for missing loved ones, creating a new sense of normal and an action plan to rebuild and gain back all that has been lost.
Kokua Maui- Resources and Ways to Help
Here is a direct link from hicentral with many other ways you can help, share and/or donate! Mahalo for your Kokua, Maui Strong!
https://members.hicentral.com/kokua-maui
We, like all of you, stand united for Maui. As housing advocates, community builders and good neighbors, we must rally support and help those affected by the devastating crisis.
1. Here are a few ways we are contributing to the recovery and how you can get involved:HBR REALTORS® Care Fund grants $50,000 to Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong. Mahalo for your incredible generosity to support those in need. You can donate through hbrcares.com or directly to Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
2. NAR REALTORS® Relief Fund approved $1.5 million in disaster relief aid for Maui. We’re grateful and appreciate REALTORS® nationwide joining us in support of our neighbors on Maui.
Our community’s aloha for Maui and its people is truly inspiring and gives us much hope that we can rebuild stronger than ever by working together.
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