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1. Donate to End Hunger – Support food security in your neighborhood.
➤ Give to Maui Food Bank
2. Shop to Support – Buy from local thrift stores that uplift women and families.
➤ Visit Women Helping Women Maui
3. Uplift Houseless Families – Volunteer to support shelter and stability.
➤ Volunteer with Ka Hale A Ke Ola
4. Share What You Have – Host a clothing swap in your community.
➤ Use local Facebook or Nextdoor groups to coordinate.
5. Invest in Youth Potential – Support job training for Maui's next generation.
➤ Support MEO Youth Services
6. Buy with Purpose – Shop from local social enterprises.
➤ Look for businesses featured by Maui Economic Development Board
7. Empower Working Families – Give to programs supporting ALICE households.
➤ Donate to Maui United Way
8. Be a Mentor – Build confidence and connection for local keiki.
➤ Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui
9. Help a Kūpuna – Offer errands or rides to a neighbor in need.
➤ Coordinate informally or through Na Hoaloha
10. Offer Sliding Scale Services – Make your expertise accessible to more residents.
➤ Promote community-minded rates on your website or flyers.
11. Teach Financial Skills – Host a money management workshop.
➤ Partner with local libraries, nonprofits, or schools.
12. Pack Kindness – Assemble care kits for transitional housing residents.
➤ Contact Family Life Center for current needs.
13. Volunteer with Tax Prep – Help individuals access tax credits and refunds.
➤ Support Goodwill Hawaii VITA Program
14. Share Work Opportunities – Post job leads in local networks.
➤ Use groups like “Jobs in Maui” on Facebook.
15. Attend a Benefit Event – Support programs through fundraising dinners and auctions.
➤ View Family Life Center Events
16. Pay It Forward – Cover someone’s coffee, meal, or groceries.
➤ Leave a note of aloha or gratitude behind.
17. Advocate for Fair Wages – Stand with campaigns that promote living wages.
➤ Follow updates from Living Wage Hawaii
18. Assist with Applications – Help someone apply for benefits or aid.
➤ Guide them through Maui County's assistance portal
19. Support Local Makers – Buy goods at the Made in Maui County Festival.
➤ Explore the Festival
20. Care Through Cleanliness – Help with access to mobile hygiene units.
➤ Support Ka Hale A Ke Ola’s Shower Program
21. Share Your Harvest – Offer homegrown produce to neighbors or food hubs.
➤ Find food hubs via Maui Nui Food Alliance
22. Join a Mutual Aid Network – Exchange services, goods, and support locally.
➤ Look for time banks or mutual aid circles on Maui Mutual Aid
23. Volunteer in a Lo‘i or Māla – Help grow kalo and local produce.
➤ Join Kipuka Olowalu
24. Build Food Resilience – Get involved with Maui Nui’s food systems work.
➤ Join Maui Nui Food Alliance
25. Grow Your Own – Start a small garden or food plant container.
➤ Get growing tips from GoFarm Hawaiʻi
26. Donate Fresh Produce – Share your surplus with food hubs or shelters.
➤ Connect through Maui Hub
27. Subscribe to a CSA Box – Support local farms and eat seasonally.
➤ Explore Maui CSA options
28. Cook With the Whole Plant – Reduce waste and boost nutrients.
➤ Try recipes from Kōkua Harvest
29. Host a Community Fridge – Create a space to give and take food.
➤ Get inspiration from Community Fridge Maui
30. Celebrate Local Flavors – Share a home recipe using Maui-grown ingredients.
➤ Post on social media with #MauiFoodLove
31. Shop Where Benefits Are Welcome – Choose SNAP-friendly farmers markets.
➤ Find markets on DA BUX Directory
32. Host a Potluck with Purpose – Use local foods and share aloha.
➤ Include info about where your food came from.
33. Support Food Sovereignty on Molokaʻi – Donate or volunteer.
➤ Give to Sustʻainable Molokai
34. Dig In on Lānaʻi – Help at community garden workdays.
➤ Follow Lānaʻi High & Elementary School
35. Learn About Regenerative Farming – Attend a local workshop.
➤ Watch for events at UH Maui College or HILT
36. Plant Seeds for the Future – Buy local seeds for your garden.
➤ Shop Hawaiʻi Seed Growers Network
37. Help Kids Garden – Volunteer at a school or after-school garden program.
➤ Contact schools or Grow Some Good
38. Swap Plant Starts – Trade seedlings or clippings with neighbors.
➤ Organize one at a park or community center.
39. Speak Up for Food Access – Share your voice at public meetings.
➤ Join Maui Food Security discussions or County Council hearings.
40. Back a Local Food Group – Donate or volunteer with those on the front lines.
➤ Support Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance
41. Cook for Kūpuna – Prepare and deliver a warm meal.
➤ Coordinate through Hale Mahaolu
42. Regrow Your Scraps – Start with green onions or lettuce.
➤ Share your progress with your neighborhood or keiki.
43. Learn and Share – Study the food history of Hawaiʻi and pass it on.
➤ Explore books from UH Press
44. Fight Food Waste – Support local recovery and redistribution programs.
➤ Check out Aloha Harvest
45. Move with Aloha – Walk or bike instead of driving.
➤ Find local routes via Maui Bicycling League
46. Dance for Your Health – Join a hula, Zumba, or fitness class.
➤ Find classes at Maui Parks & Rec
47. Support Access to Healthcare – Give to a local community clinic.
➤ Donate to Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center
48. Host a Wellness Day – Bring health resources to your workplace or community.
➤ Include hydration, mindfulness, or blood pressure checks.
49. Volunteer at a Health Fair – Support community care events.
➤ Watch for events with MEO or local clinics.
50. Invest in Mental Health – Support nonprofits offering services.
➤ Donate to Mental Health Kokua
51. Share a Lifeline – Post or text suicide prevention resources.
➤ National Helpline: 988
52. Give a Parent a Break – Babysit for a single mom or dad in your life.
➤ Offer a few free hours of relief and self-care.
53. Learn Life-Saving Skills – Take a CPR or first aid course.
➤ Check American Red Cross Hawaiʻi
54. Unplug and Go Outside – Reduce screen time and reset in nature.
➤ Explore Maui County parks or beaches.
55. Promote Healthy School Lunches – Advocate for nutritious meals.
➤ Connect with Hawaiʻi DOE or your child’s school.
56. Share Your Healing Story – Inspire others with your wellness journey.
➤ Post on social or speak at a local gathering.
57. Clean Up with Intention – Organize a litter pickup for stress relief.
➤ Coordinate with Malama Maui Nui
58. Garden for Wellness – Use native plants to boost air quality and mood.
➤ Get native plant starters from Leeward Haleakalā Watershed
59. Go Green at Home – Use non-toxic, local cleaning products.
➤ Find options at Down to Earth
60. Connect a Friend to Care – Help someone access a doctor or clinic.
➤ Find resources at Maui Health
61. Reduce Harm – Support safe spaces for substance use recovery.
➤ Check resources at Aloha House
62. Donate Blood – Give the gift of life to local hospitals.
➤ Schedule through Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi
63. Start a Walking Group – Invite neighbors for regular exercise.
➤ Promote it at your local library or community board.
64. Honor Hawaiian Healing – Learn and practice lomilomi or lāʻau lapaʻau.
➤ Explore workshops from Hui No Ke Ola Pono
65. Support Reproductive Access – Fund local health and education programs.
➤ Give to Planned Parenthood Hawaiʻi
66. Speak Up for Health Funding – Advocate for budget priorities that center care.
➤ Contact your County Council representative.
67. Supply a Student – Donate essential school supplies.
➤ Support Hui No Ke Ola Pono
68. Be a Guest Reader – Share moʻolelo with a local classroom.
➤ Reach out to your neighborhood elementary school.
69. Uplift ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi – Support Hawaiian language immersion programs.
➤ Give to ʻAha Pūnana Leo
70. Help with College Dreams – Assist a student with applications or essays.
➤ Offer a session through local schools or community centers.
71. Learn Something New – Attend a community lecture or workshop.
➤ Check events from UH Maui College
72. Buy Local Literature – Support authors from Hawaiʻi.
➤ Shop from Native Books
73. Tutor with Aloha – Offer tutoring or homework help.
➤ Volunteer with Maui United Way programs
74. Spark STEM Curiosity – Engage kids at a science event.
➤ Support Ke Alahele Education Fund
75. Share Knowledge Online – Post or email free learning resources.
➤ Highlight cultural and environmental education.
76. Build a Little Free Library – Start a neighborhood book exchange.
➤ Get plans or register yours
77. Mentor a Teen – Be a role model through mentorship programs.
➤ Join Project Vision Hawaiʻi
78. Support Adult Learners – Give to adult education or ESL programs.
➤ Contact Maui Adult School
79. Preserve Cultural Archives – Volunteer to digitize or document.
➤ Work with Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center
80. Organize a Career Day – Share real-world paths with students.
➤ Partner with schools or Boys & Girls Clubs.
81. Share Hawaiian Proverbs – Teach an ʻōlelo noʻeau to keiki or your community.
➤ Include in presentations, cards, or newsletters.
82. Fund Field Trips – Help students explore outside the classroom.
➤ Support through school PTAs or nonprofit partnerships.
83. Take a Cultural Workshop – Learn hula, weaving, or language.
➤ See classes at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
84. Promote Scholarships – Share deadlines with students and ʻohana.
➤ Browse resources at Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
85. Support Local Libraries – Donate, volunteer, or host events.
➤ Visit Friends of the Library Maui
86. Celebrate Educators – Give a shoutout to teachers who make a difference.
➤ Tag them online or write a mahalo note.
87. Record Intergenerational Wisdom – Interview kūpuna and share their stories.
➤ Upload oral history videos or transcriptions.
88. Back Inclusive Learning – Promote tools that honor all learners.
➤ Share and support culturally responsive curriculum resources.
89. Buy from Wāhine-Owned Brands – Support women entrepreneurs in Hawaiʻi.
➤ Shop through Mana Up Hawaiʻi
90. Volunteer for Safety – Help those experiencing domestic violence.
➤ Support Women Helping Women Maui
91. Learn About Gender Justice – Attend a local or online equity workshop.
➤ Check Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women
92. Share Wāhine Stories – Highlight women leaders in your community.
➤ Create a series for Instagram or your newsletter.
93. Host a Film Night – Screen a documentary about gender empowerment.
➤ Try titles from Women Make Movies
94. Encourage STEM for Girls – Share resources or sign up a young girl for a program.
➤ Check out AAUW Maui scholarships
95. Use Inclusive Language – Normalize pronouns and non-binary identities.
➤ Update your website, email signatures, and signage.
96. Fund Reproductive Care – Help expand access to health services.
➤ Donate to Planned Parenthood Hawaiʻi
97. Share Crisis Resources – Help connect someone to support.
➤ National DV Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
98. Honor Herstory – Post a quote from a local Hawaiian woman leader.
➤ Feature Queen Liliʻuokalani, Mary Kawena Pukui, or Auntie Emma.
99. Build Sisterhood – Host a wāhine wellness circle or networking brunch.
➤ Include local business leaders or healers.
100. Mentor a Young Woman – Offer encouragement and career guidance.
➤ Join Girls Who Code or local mentorship groups
101. Support Family Policies – Advocate for paid leave and child care access.
➤ Write or call your state and county representatives.
102. Spotlight Women in the Arts – Attend or share exhibits and concerts.
➤ Visit Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
103. Learn Traditional Roles – Study wāhine’s contributions in Hawaiian culture.
➤ Take a class or read moʻolelo from UH Press.
104. Interrupt Sexism – Speak up in conversations or at work.
➤ Share tips from Hollaback! Bystander Intervention
105. Read Women Authors – Choose books by wāhine from Hawaiʻi.
➤ Explore titles at Nā Mea Hawaiʻi
106. Share Gender Equity Content – Use your platform to educate.
➤ Repost content from @hiscsw or @hawaiifuture.
107. Start Conversations – Discuss gender roles and respect at home or in class.
➤ Invite keiki to reflect on fairness and leadership.
108. Fund a Female Student – Support scholarships or tuition.
➤ Donate to Patsy Mink Foundation
109. Uplift LGBTQ+ Youth – Volunteer with inclusive programs.
➤ Support Maui Pride
110. Celebrate Women’s Day – Host or join a local International Women’s Day event.
➤ Plan one with local partners each March 8.
111. Clean a Stream – Remove trash and invasive plants from a freshwater ecosystem.
➤ Volunteer with Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
112. Restore a Watershed – Plant natives to improve water flow and reduce erosion.
➤ Join Hui o Koʻolaupoko’s efforts
113. Catch the Rain – Install a rain barrel to collect and reuse water.
➤ Learn how with Mālama Maui Nui
114. Protect the Ocean from Your Yard – Plant native groundcover to reduce runoff.
➤ Find native plants through Leeward Haleakalā Watershed
115. Go Reef-Safe Every Day – Switch to biodegradable soaps and non-toxic cleaners.
➤ Shop eco-friendly products locally
116. Host a Water Wise Workshop – Teach your ʻohana how to conserve at home.
➤ Use County of Maui or Board of Water Supply materials.
117. Report Dumping – Speak up when you see pollution in streams or coastal areas.
➤ File a report with DOH Clean Water Branch
118. Build a Rain Garden – Filter stormwater naturally in your yard or school.
➤ Explore local how-to guides from DLNR
119. Donate to Watershed Health – Fund efforts to keep our water clean.
➤ Give to Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
120. Conserve Water at Home – Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or washing dishes.
➤ Learn more with Maui County Water Supply
121. Fix Leaks Fast – Stop the drip and reduce water waste.
➤ Test for leaks using your meter or food coloring trick.
122. Refill, Don’t Rebuy – Install a water bottle refill station at school or work.
➤ Propose the idea to your facilities team or PTA.
123. Test Your Water – Join a community science project to monitor quality.
➤ Volunteer with Hui O Ka Wai Ola
124. Install Low-Flow Fixtures – Save gallons daily with a simple upgrade.
➤ Get rebates through Hawaiʻi Energy
125. Teach Keiki About the Water Cycle – Lead a hands-on activity outdoors.
➤ Download lessons from Hawaiʻi Environmental Education Alliance
126. Host a Beach Shower Station – Help keep sand out of homes, not drains.
➤ Partner with parks or community centers.
127. Practice Water Ceremony – Hold a gathering to honor local wai (water).
➤ Consult with cultural practitioners for protocol.
128. Advocate for Clean Water Infrastructure – Speak at a county council meeting.
➤ Submit testimony to Maui County Council
129. Choose Drought-Resistant Landscaping – Reduce outdoor water needs.
➤ Use native species adapted to dry conditions.
130. Protect Drinking Water Sources – Help fence or monitor high-elevation springs.
➤ Volunteer with watershed protection groups.
131. Celebrate Wai Month – Participate in October water conservation activities.
➤ Follow Waiwai Collective or local events
132. Support Composting Toilets – Encourage alternatives where water is scarce.
➤ Learn from off-grid living workshops or eco tours.
133. Power Up With Purpose – Support clean energy advocacy in Hawaiʻi.
➤ Join Blue Planet Foundation
134. Audit Your Energy Use – Discover where your home or office can improve.
➤ Use Hawaiʻi Energy’s Free Tools
135. Switch to LEDs – Replace your lightbulbs with energy-saving options.
➤ Claim rebates through Hawaiʻi Energy
136. Explore Solar – Look into rooftop or community solar options.
➤ Check resources at Hawaiʻi State Energy Office
137. Start With One Panel – Try a solar lantern or small panel for off-grid needs.
➤ Great for sheds, trails, and emergency kits.
138. Share Transportation – Carpool, bus, bike, or walk whenever you can.
➤ Use Maui Bus Schedule
139. Attend a Green Energy Talk – Learn how clean energy benefits communities.
➤ Check events from Sustainable Living Institute of Maui
140. Offset Your Carbon – Make travel and home use more sustainable.
➤ Support local tree planting with HLRI
141. Celebrate Clean Energy Champions – Highlight local innovators in your community.
➤ Feature on social media, newsletters, or awards.
142. Install Smart Power Strips – Cut phantom energy use at the plug.
➤ Find affordable options online or at hardware stores.
143. Cook With the Sun – Try a solar oven at home or school.
➤ Build your own with cardboard and foil for a fun STEM project!
144. Ask for Energy Transparency – Encourage landlords to share efficiency info.
➤ Request a copy of utility data before renting.
145. Choose Efficient Appliances – Upgrade to Energy Star-rated models.
➤ Look for rebates at Hawaiʻi Energy
146. Learn the Local Grid – Understand how energy is generated and delivered.
➤ Explore Hawaiian Electric's educational tools
147. Join a Community Solar Project – Access solar without a rooftop.
➤ Learn about community energy options
148. Advocate for Energy Equity – Support policies that serve low-income households.
➤ Submit testimony or attend a PUC hearing.
149. Encourage Solar at Schools – Propose installations at your child’s campus.
➤ Partner with Blue Planet Foundation or HECO programs
150. Make Energy Education Fun – Teach keiki how energy works through games.
➤ Download activities from NEED.org
151. Install a Clothesline – Air-dry laundry and cut your bill.
➤ Ask your HOA for permission if needed.
152. Plant Shade Trees – Reduce your home cooling needs.
➤ Choose native trees with large canopies.
153. Switch to Induction Cooking – Save energy and cook safely.
➤ Try portable induction cooktops for beginners.
154. Share Your Energy Journey – Post your upgrades and inspire others.
➤ Use #MauiEnergy and tag local orgs like @blueplanetfoundation.
155. Support Local First – Support Maui-based contractors, vendors, and creatives.
➤ Search Maui Nui businesses at MauiNuiFirst.com
156. Invest in Youth Jobs – Donate to or volunteer with employment programs.
➤ Support MEO Youth Services
157. Tip with Aloha – Show extra mahalo to service workers.
➤ Especially during the holidays or disaster recovery seasons.
158. Promote Pay Transparency – Include clear wages in your job postings.
➤ Help create equity and save time for everyone.
159. Support ʻĀina-Based Businesses – Buy directly from farmers, fishers, and foragers.
➤ Shop Maui Hub or local farmers markets
160. Mentor a Young Professional – Share your experience and connections.
➤ Offer virtual or in-person support through schools or UHMC.
161. Celebrate Small Businesses – Highlight your favorite shop or maker online.
➤ Use hashtags like #MauiNuiFirst and #ShopMolokaiMade.
162. Support Fair Trade – Buy ethically sourced goods when shopping for gifts.
➤ Look for certified vendors at local markets or online.
163. Attend a Job Fair – Connect with hiring opportunities or offer your company’s openings.
➤ Check listings through Workforce Maui
164. Take a Class – Grow your skills in tech, trades, or the arts.
➤ Explore courses at UH Maui College
165. Start a Side Hustle – Launch your own small offering to test your idea.
➤ Sell crafts, food, or services at a pop-up event.
166. Support Cultural Practitioners – Buy hula implements, lauhala, and lei from local artisans.
➤ Visit cultural fairs and hālau fundraisers.
167. Advocate for Paid Leave – Support policies that honor families and workers.
➤ Contact local lawmakers about family-centered labor laws.
168. Help a Friend Find Work – Share a job lead or offer to be a reference.
➤ Text it directly or tag them in a post.
169. Join a Coop or Collective – Pool resources with others for shared economic power.
➤ Explore models like food coops or artist collectives.
170. Book Local Talent – Hire local DJs, photographers, musicians, and chefs.
➤ Use Instagram or community boards to discover talent.
171. Offer Resume Help – Volunteer to edit or proofread job applications.
➤ Offer office hours at your local library or virtually.
172. Visit a Local Market – Support vendors at swap meets and craft fairs.
➤ Explore the Maui Swap Meet or Lānaʻi Fifth Friday
173. Sponsor a Scholarship – Fund workforce training or continuing education.
➤ Contribute to Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
174. Create Jobs Through Collaboration – Hire local artists or builders for your next project.
➤ Include diverse vendors in your planning.
175. Support Economic Recovery – Donate to programs helping fire-impacted workers.
➤ Give to Maui Strong Fund’s economic pillar
176. Recognize Good Employers – Shout out businesses offering living wages and benefits.
➤ Leave a review or nominate them for a community award.
177. Support Makerspaces – Fund or join spaces for local creators and entrepreneurs.
➤ Check out Kilohana Collective on Maui
178. Attend a Pitch Event – Cheer on local startups and innovators.
➤ Look for MEDB or Maui TechOhana events
179. Advocate for Rural Internet Access – Help bridge the digital divide.
➤ Engage with Hawaiʻi Broadband Hui
180. Promote Disaster-Resilient Design – Support fire-safe, flood-proof infrastructure.
➤ Learn from Hawaiʻi Hazards Awareness Program
181. Fund a Student's Invention – Back a STEM idea from a local youth.
➤ Partner with schools or Ke Alahele Education Fund
182. Share Tools – Start a neighborhood tool library or makerspace.
➤ Use a garage, school, or shipping container as a hub.
183. Explore Smart Infrastructure – Learn how sensors and solar support resilience.
➤ Visit Maui Smart Grid
184. Reimagine Public Space – Support creative parklets, bus stops, and gathering areas.
➤ Partner with design students or local architects.
185. Help Build a Local App – Collaborate with coders solving island challenges.
➤ Post your idea in a tech or entrepreneur group.
186. Preserve Indigenous Innovation – Highlight Hawaiian engineering like loʻi, fishponds, and auwai.
➤ Visit sites with Kipuka Olowalu
187. Share Wi-Fi – Offer access in your home or business for students or kūpuna.
➤ Secure with passwords and time limits for safety.
188. Champion Green Infrastructure – Advocate for permeable roads, native landscaping, and solar.
➤ Share photos and success stories with your community.
189. Build Digital Skills – Teach someone how to use a computer, phone, or email.
➤ Volunteer through Tech Savvy Seniors or similar programs
190. Learn About the Circular Economy – Design with repair, reuse, and sharing in mind.
➤ Host a discussion or post examples online.
191. Protect Historic Infrastructure – Support preservation of bridges, trails, and old buildings.
➤ Donate to Lahaina Restoration Foundation
192. Advocate for Better Transit – Call for more electric buses and accessible stops.
➤ Contact the Maui County Department of Transportation.
193. Host a Community Build – Work together to build benches, bike racks, or kiosks.
➤ Ask a local carpenter or shop class to help lead.
194. Tour a Local Factory or Farm – Learn how things are made in your community.
➤ Reach out for field trip options through Chamber of Commerce or MEDB.
195. Create a STEM Showcase – Celebrate local inventors and students.
➤ Coordinate with schools, coworking spaces, or libraries.
196. Use Open Data – Explore maps and dashboards to learn about your area.
➤ Check the Aloha+ Challenge Dashboard
197. Support Infrastructure Workers – Thank road crews, line workers, and utility teams.
➤ Share a mahalo note, snack, or shoutout online.
198. Fund Solar-Powered Tools – Help farms and small businesses upgrade sustainably.
➤ Offer a microgrant or community fundraiser.
199. Support Disability Access – Help make community events more inclusive.
➤ Partner with Aloha Independent Living Hawaiʻi
200. Translate for Good – Volunteer your language skills to break barriers.
➤ Offer help at clinics, events, or during disasters.
201. Center Indigenous Voice – Invite cultural practitioners to lead, not just participate.
➤ Build projects around community consultation and consent.
202. Host a Cultural Story Night – Celebrate local stories from all walks of life.
➤ Include speakers from Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, and immigrant communities.
203. Promote Fair Housing – Support efforts to eliminate discrimination in rentals.
➤ Learn your rights via Legal Aid Hawaiʻi
204. Amplify Underrepresented Voices – Share stories from those not often heard.
➤ Post interviews or guest takeovers on your social channels.
205. Join a Justice-Focused Group – Support organizations advancing equity.
➤ Connect with Hawaiʻi People’s Fund
206. Use Inclusive Design – Build materials and spaces that welcome everyone.
➤ Include braille, plain language, captions, ramps, and native language options.
207. Learn About Gender Identity and Pronouns – Normalize respectful communication.
➤ Check resources from PFLAG Hawaiʻi
208. Celebrate Immigrant Stories – Feature the journeys and contributions of newcomers.
➤ Interview aunties, uncles, and neighbors from across the Pacific.
209. Build Trust with Kūpuna – Create spaces where elders lead and advise.
➤ Ask for their manaʻo before starting new initiatives.
210. Fund Equity Work – Contribute to organizations serving marginalized communities.
➤ Give to grassroots groups via HCF or direct donation
211. Invite Diverse Voices to the Table – Include people of color, LGBTQ+, kūpuna, youth.
➤ Reassess who’s in your meetings, panels, and planning groups.
212. Support Restorative Justice – Uplift systems that heal, not harm.
➤ Follow work by Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice
213. Promote Economic Equity – Advocate for programs that increase financial access.
➤ Support small biz grants, living wages, and affordable banking.
214. Challenge Stereotypes – Speak up when you hear bias or microaggressions.
➤ Practice empathy, not shame, in your response.
215. Wear Symbols of Inclusion – Use pins, stickers, or shirts that show allyship.
➤ Signal safe space for others to be themselves.
216. Volunteer with Refugee or Migrant Services – Offer time or donations.
➤ Partner with organizations like Pacific Gateway Center
217. Host an Equity Book Club – Read and reflect on race, class, gender, and privilege.
➤ Include books by local and Pacific authors.
218. Provide Childcare at Events – Make your space welcoming for parents.
➤ Offer stipends or partner with a local sitter network.
219. Invite Feedback – Ask your community how inclusive your work feels.
➤ Use anonymous surveys or listening sessions.
220. Design for Dignity – Always prioritize respect, privacy, and consent.
➤ Especially in programs for houseless, low-income, or at-risk communities.
221. Support Wildfire Recovery Housing – Help rebuild resilient, affordable homes.
➤ Give to Maui LTRG
222. Speak Up for Smarter Growth – Attend planning meetings in your community.
➤ Check Maui County agendas
223. Celebrate Historic Sites – Visit and fund cultural preservation efforts.
➤ Support Lahaina Restoration Foundation
224. Ride the Bus – Reduce emissions and connect with your community.
➤ Use the Maui Bus Public Transit System
225. Beautify Your Block – Plant flowers, paint murals, or clean up public spaces.
➤ Coordinate with Mālama Maui Nui
226. Back Tiny Homes and Transitional Housing – Support emergency shelter solutions.
➤ Follow efforts by Family Life Center
227. Build Creative Public Spaces – Add art benches, bike racks, or bulletin boards.
➤ Partner with schools or local artists.
228. Revive Ahupuaʻa Thinking – Reframe urban planning through indigenous systems.
➤ Learn from ʻāina-based educators or attend community workshops.
229. Champion Walkability – Support sidewalks, shade trees, and safe crossings.
➤ Submit ideas to your local planning department.
230. Hold a Sustainability Talk – Educate neighbors on green building or low-impact design.
➤ Host in libraries, cafés, or virtually.
231. Create Emergency Plans – Prepare with your neighbors for hurricanes, floods, and fires.
➤ Use Ready Hawaiʻi
232. Promote Multi-Generational Living – Respect and support ohana housing styles.
➤ Help neighbors navigate legal building or rental pathways.
233. Advocate for Accessible Parks – Ensure all ages and abilities can enjoy outdoor spaces.
➤ Partner with County Parks & Rec
234. Organize a Neighborhood Watch or Care Network – Foster safety and trust.
➤ Use WhatsApp, group texts, or in-person gatherings.
235. Feature Local Design – Hire island-based architects and urban planners.
➤ Support climate-adapted and culturally rooted practices.
236. Volunteer at a Public Space – Help maintain beaches, parks, trails, or libraries.
➤ Sign up at HandsOn Maui
237. Share Housing Listings with Intention – Help connect locals to available rentals.
➤ Use Facebook groups or Nextdoor with preference for kamaʻāina.
238. Plant Shade and Fruit Trees – Cool communities and nourish residents.
➤ Organize with your school or neighborhood association.
239. Practice Aloha in Public Spaces – Greet others and uplift community vibes.
➤ Encourage a culture of connection, not isolation.
240. Celebrate Your Town – Organize a mural, song, or storytelling about your home.
➤ Invite keiki and kūpuna to co-create.
241. Build Up, Not Just Out – Advocate for smart infill development to prevent sprawl.
➤ Support urban growth boundaries and density near services.
242. Support Local Disaster Resilience – Fund community centers that double as shelters.
➤ Donate to Maui Rapid Response
243. Refuse Single-Use – Bring your own utensils, water bottle, and shopping bags.
➤ Shop reusables from Aloha ʻĀina Adaptations
244. Support Refill Culture – Shop at local refill stations to reduce packaging waste.
➤ Visit Koalani Refill Station in Kahului
245. Host a Clothing Swap – Extend the life of your wardrobe with your community.
➤ Partner with a local nonprofit, library, or youth group.
246. Compost Food Scraps – Turn kitchen waste into healthy soil.
➤ Start with Mālama Maui Nui’s composting tips
247. Buy Secondhand – Shop local thrift stores instead of buying new.
➤ Try ReVive Boutique, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or Salvation Army.
248. Repair, Don’t Replace – Fix broken items or join a local repair day.
➤ Host a “Fix-It Fair” at a school or community center.
249. Eat What You Have – Use up what’s in your pantry and fridge before buying more.
➤ Share recipe ideas with friends or on social.
250. Shop Locally – Support businesses that use island-grown or island-made ingredients.
➤ Look for Hawaiʻi Seal of Quality and Made in Maui labels.
251. Avoid Fast Fashion – Buy timeless, locally made, or upcycled clothes.
➤ Support vendors at craft fairs or farmers markets.
252. Ditch Toxic Cleaners – Use non-toxic, biodegradable alternatives.
➤ Find local options at Down to Earth
253. Choose Bulk and Minimal Packaging – Shop mindfully for groceries and supplies.
➤ Bring your own jars or bags to refill stores.
254. Organize a Zero Waste Challenge – Invite friends or coworkers to join you.
➤ Track your waste for a week and compare solutions.
255. Support Local Artisans – Buy gifts from makers who reuse or repurpose materials.
➤ [Follow @mauimade or @molokaimade on Instagram]
256. Donate What You Don’t Need – Rehome gently used items instead of tossing.
➤ Try Buy Nothing groups or shelters in need.
257. Host a No-Waste Potluck – Skip the disposables and bring reusable dishes.
➤ Encourage others to do the same for future gatherings.
258. Learn About the Circular Economy – Understand systems that reuse instead of waste.
➤ Watch documentaries or read articles together as a group.
259. Start a Community Sharing Shelf – Trade food, clothes, or household goods.
➤ Set up at a church, school, or community center.
260. Advocate for Less Packaging – Ask businesses to reduce waste in products.
➤ Leave notes or send messages to brands.
261. Shop by Ingredient – Avoid products with palm oil, microplastics, or unnecessary chemicals.
➤ Use apps like Yuka or Buycott.
262. Celebrate Low-Waste Holidays – Decorate with nature, wrap gifts in fabric, and buy less.
➤ Teach keiki to make decorations from recycled paper.
263. Use What You Have – Avoid impulse buying and celebrate what’s already in your home.
➤ Practice gratitude for your belongings.
264. Compost at School or Work – Start a group compost bin.
➤ Partner with staff or facilities for a pilot program.
265. Join a Climate Action Day – Participate in a march, beach cleanup, or tree planting.
➤ Follow Climate Action Maui
266. Plant Native Trees – Help offset carbon while restoring ecosystems.
➤ Volunteer with Leeward Haleakalā Watershed
267. Support Climate-Resilient Farms – Buy from regenerative, organic growers.
➤ Find CSA boxes on Maui Hub
268. Learn Your Risk – Explore maps for sea level rise, fire, and drought.
➤ Use the Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer
269. Advocate for Climate Policy – Testify or write your elected officials.
➤ Track bills at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
270. Reduce Your Driving – Walk, bike, or take the bus when you can.
➤ Explore Maui Bus routes
271. Go Solar or Share Solar – Explore rooftop or community solar options.
➤ Learn more through Hawaiʻi Energy
272. Offset What You Can’t Reduce – Use carbon credits for flights and shipping.
➤ Check out Carbon Buddy Project Hawaiʻi
273. Share Climate Impacts – Tell personal stories of heat, fire, flood, or change.
➤ Use hashtags like #MauiClimateVoices to spread awareness.
274. Create a Resilience Kit – Be prepared with food, water, and batteries.
➤ Download guides from Ready.gov
275. Host a Climate Literacy Workshop – Teach others how climate affects Hawaiʻi.
➤ Use resources from HEEA
276. Conserve Energy – Turn off lights, unplug devices, and use A/C less.
➤ Track your usage with a smart plug or app.
277. Eat Local and Plant-Based – Reduce emissions from food production.
➤ Shop at your neighborhood farmers market.
278. Teach Youth Climate Skills – Facilitate climate games, maps, and gardening.
➤ Check out curriculum at Alliance for Climate Education
279. Restore Coastal Buffers – Protect wetlands, dunes, and native plant zones.
➤ Join a workday with Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
280. Reduce Waste – Recycle, compost, and avoid plastic packaging.
➤ Revisit SDG 12 for even more zero-waste tips.
281. Watch a Climate Film – Host a movie night and discuss solutions.
➤ Recommended: 2040, Before the Flood, or Kiss the Ground
282. Talk With Your ʻOhana – Share how you mālama honua and what inspires you.
➤ Center intergenerational stories and ʻike kupuna.
283. Support Local Green Jobs – Hire contractors using solar, sustainable design, or reuse.
➤ Ask about certifications or low-impact practices.
284. Promote Tree Equity – Plant shade trees in neighborhoods that need them most.
➤ Partner with schools, churches, or kūpuna housing.
285. Make Climate Art – Use storytelling, music, or mural-making to inspire change.
➤ Collaborate with youth or cultural practitioners.
286. Take the Hawaiʻi Climate Pledge – Commit to action and share with others.
➤ Sign the pledge
287. Clean the Shoreline – Join a beach cleanup or remove microplastics.
➤ Volunteer with Mālama Maui Nui
288. Go Reef-Safe – Only use mineral-based, oxybenzone-free sunscreen.
➤ Shop Little Hands Hawaiʻi
289. Support Coral Restoration – Donate or volunteer to protect our reef systems.
➤ Give to Coral Reef Alliance Hawaiʻi
290. Learn About Fishponds – Visit a loko iʻa and support restoration efforts.
➤ Explore Kumu Paʻa on Molokaʻi
291. Prevent Runoff – Use native plants and bioswales to filter water.
➤ Find guidance from Leeward Haleakalā Watershed
292. Avoid Harmful Products – Say no to glitter, microbeads, and synthetic scrubs.
➤ Look for “microplastic-free” labels on self-care products.
293. Shop Sustainable Seafood – Choose species that are locally caught and abundant.
➤ Check Seafood Watch for best choices
294. Support Local Fishers – Buy directly from pono practices and fish markets.
➤ Visit community vendors like Local Iʻa or Molokaʻi fishers.
295. Snorkel With Respect – Don’t touch, stand on, or chase marine life.
➤ Always float calmly above the reef.
296. Advocate for Marine Protected Areas – Help expand reef sanctuaries.
➤ Follow Marine Life Conservation District initiatives
297. Report Ocean Pollution – Speak up when you see oil, chemicals, or litter.
➤ Contact DLNR DOCARE or local marine enforcement.
298. Support Marine Debris Removal – Help tackle ghost nets and ocean trash.
➤ Volunteer with Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
299. Learn Hawaiian Ocean Traditions – Understand lunar calendars, fishing kapu, and ocean kuleana.
➤ Read resources at Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA)
300. Reduce Storm Drain Pollution – Keep trash, oils, and chemicals out of the streets.
➤ Sweep, not hose, and use natural cleaners.
301. Teach Keiki Ocean Respect – Talk about how to mālama the ocean before every beach day.
➤ Lead by example in small daily choices.
302. Avoid Anchoring on Coral – Use designated moorings when boating.
➤ Check DLNR boating info
303. Support Ocean Literacy in Schools – Donate books or host classroom talks.
➤ Contact a local teacher or marine science club.
304. Adopt a Beach – Commit to caring for one shoreline over time.
➤ Track data and share with neighbors or students.
305. Fund Reef-Safe Sunscreen Drives – Provide free reef-safe options at schools or events.
➤ Partner with health orgs or eco-businesses.
306. Create Ocean Art – Celebrate marine life through poetry, murals, or hula.
➤ Showcase during Ocean Month in June.
307. Learn About ʻŌpelu and Lawaiʻa ʻOhana – Explore the cultural importance of fishing families.
➤ Attend community events or read moʻolelo online.
308. Say Mahalo to the Ocean – Offer a simple oli, lei, or gesture of gratitude.
➤ Practice intentionality when entering and leaving the sea.
309. Plant a Native Tree – Contribute to forest restoration efforts.
➤ Volunteer with Leeward Haleakalā Watershed
310. Remove Invasive Species – Help clear harmful plants from trails and forests.
➤ Join a workday with East Maui Watershed Partnership
311. Learn Your Native Plants – Get to know the flora of your ahupuaʻa.
➤ Use the Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
312. Visit a Dryland Forest – Explore and protect one of Hawaiʻi’s rarest ecosystems.
➤ Support Dryland Forest Working Group
313. Support Endangered Birds – Donate to or volunteer with recovery efforts.
➤ Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
314. Restore a Lo‘i – Learn how taro cultivation supports healthy watersheds.
➤ Volunteer with Kipuka Olowalu
315. Protect Dunes and Shorelines – Help stabilize coastlines with native plantings.
➤ Join Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund efforts
316. Practice Lāʻau Lapaʻau – Learn from practitioners about plant-based medicine.
➤ Take a workshop through Hui No Ke Ola Pono or local kupuna.
317. Compost Green Waste – Turn leaves and branches into fertile mulch.
➤ Use your yard trimmings for native plantings.
318. Respect Wahi Pana – Learn and follow protocols at sacred natural sites.
➤ Ask cultural leaders or read signage with intention.
319. Teach Keiki ʻĀina Stewardship – Plant, weed, and learn alongside children.
➤ Start a garden at school or host an ʻāina day.
320. Build Habitat in Your Yard – Grow native shrubs that attract honeycreepers and butterflies.
➤ Use planting guides from Plant Pono
321. Learn About Hawaiian Soil – Understand how soil health supports food and forests.
➤ Explore Natural Resources Conservation Service Hawaiʻi
322. Protect Forest Access – Advocate for trails, water sources, and sacred sites to remain open to Native Hawaiians.
➤ Stay informed and write letters when needed.
323. Avoid Harmful Hiking Habits – Stay on trails to avoid trampling endangered plants.
➤ Clean your shoes to avoid spreading invasive seeds.
324. Support Conservation Corps – Fund youth programs that build future conservation leaders.
➤ Donate to Kupu Hawaiʻi
325. Respect Fire Risk Zones – Be mindful of off-road vehicles, BBQs, and cigarette use.
➤ Learn firewise practices to protect your community.
326. Attend a Native Plant Sale – Add Hawaiian species to your garden.
➤ Check for events at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
327. Learn the Forest's Name – Explore the meaning behind ʻāina place names.
➤ Talk with kūpuna or search online place name databases.
328. Share Moʻolelo of the Land – Pass down legends of ʻāina, akua, and ancestors.
➤ Host a storytelling night or family talk circle.
329. Start a Hui Mālama ʻĀina – Gather your friends or coworkers for regular stewardship.
➤ Choose a local site and return often.
330. Advocate for Land Protection – Support land back, conservation easements, and community trusts.
➤ Explore Hawaiʻi Land Trust
331. Attend a Town Hall – Speak your truth and listen with aloha.
➤ Find meetings on Maui County’s calendar
332. Register to Vote – And help others do the same.
➤ Visit Elections Hawaiʻi
333. Support Restorative Justice – Uplift practices that heal rather than punish.
➤ Explore programs through Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice
334. Volunteer as a Mediator – Help resolve conflicts peacefully.
➤ Join Maui Mediation Services
335. Protect Cultural Rights – Stand with Native Hawaiians for land, water, and ceremony.
➤ Support cultural access at the community level.
336. Advocate for Government Transparency – Request public records and open data.
➤ Use Hawaiʻi’s UIPA request system
337. Learn Your Rights – Study laws that affect housing, environment, and civil rights.
➤ Use resources from Legal Aid Hawaiʻi
338. Serve on a Commission – Bring your voice into county decision-making.
➤ Apply for Maui County Boards and Commissions
339. Support Civic Education – Teach youth how local government works.
➤ Partner with schools or volunteer for mock elections.
340. Speak Out Against Corruption – Support journalism and whistleblowers.
➤ Share facts and cite trusted sources.
341. Practice Nonviolent Communication – Use empathy and active listening in conflict.
➤ Host a practice circle or share techniques at work.
342. Uplift Moʻolelo of Justice – Share stories of resistance, accountability, and truth.
➤ Feature voices from Maui Nui and Hawaiian history.
343. Volunteer for Disaster Recovery – Help communities recover with dignity and support.
➤ Get involved with Maui Rapid Response
344. Create a Community Safety Plan – Coordinate your neighborhood response.
➤ Include mental health contacts, shelters, and trusted elders.
345. Hold Officials Accountable – Write letters or submit testimony on community issues.
➤ Use your kuleana to speak up for pono policy.
346. Celebrate Human Rights Days – Acknowledge MLK Day, Juneteenth, and Kūʻokoʻa.
➤ Host or attend local observances.
347. Invite Youth to Speak – Make space for teen and keiki voices in community spaces.
➤ Include them in event planning or panels.
348. Stand With Survivors – Share hotline numbers and support safe spaces.
➤ Post the Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
349. Volunteer at a Civic Event – Support voter registration, census drives, or hearings.
➤ Partner with League of Women Voters Hawaiʻi or ACLU of Hawaiʻi.
350. Use Your Platform for Justice – Amplify causes and communities seeking equity.
➤ Feature calls to action in your stories, emails, or displays.
351. Honor Kapu Aloha – Approach activism and accountability with love, not hate.
➤ Practice protocol and presence wherever you organize.
352. Reflect on Your Role – Ask yourself where you hold power and how you can share it.
➤ Journaling, group reflection, or peer feedback.
353. Donate to a Collective Fund – Pool resources for shared goals.
➤ Support the Maui Strong Fund
354. Cross-Promote an Event – Swap logos and outreach with another group.
➤ Build visibility together while reaching new audiences.
355. Co-Create a Resource – Make a shared guide, checklist, or toolkit.
➤ Choose a topic like food access, emergency prep, or social media strategy.
356. Attend a Partner's Event – Show up to support, not just to present.
➤ Offer a lei, a volunteer shift, or just good vibes.
357. Share Office Space or Supplies – Help a new org reduce overhead.
➤ Use your storage closet, printer, or Wi-Fi for good.
358. Map Your Network – Visualize your existing partnerships and gaps.
➤ Use a whiteboard or mindmap to dream up new collabs.
359. Teach What You Know – Lead a skillshare for your partners.
➤ Topics could include Canva tips, grant writing, or trauma-informed care.
360. Celebrate Collaboration – Give a shoutout to amazing joint efforts.
➤ Post an anniversary, memory, or behind-the-scenes photo.
361. Reflect and Recommit – Set new goals with your collaborators at the end of the year.
➤ Host a pau hana or strategy session to vision what’s next.
362. Co-Host a Panel – Blend voices from different islands, generations, or sectors.
➤ Make it hybrid or record it for sharing.
363. Build a Resource Circle – Rotate who hosts, teaches, and shares each month.
➤ Start with your top 3 go-to orgs.
364. Say Mahalo Often – Send a handwritten note or gift a local treat.
➤ A simple gesture goes a long way.
365. Align With the SDGs – Track how your efforts meet global goals together.
➤ Use this campaign or Aloha+ Challenge as your guide.
Maui Nui Strong is a program of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development that connects our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities.
