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Build local capacity to curate and host gatherings and events that fosters ongoing wellness and healing in tandem with workforce and economic development
West Maui residents identified healing and gathering as key and foundational components to economic recovery, and this project plans regular community convenings with mental health and healing services, retail, food, entertainment, something like The Garden for reflection and quiet time, and gathering spaces for displaced families and community members.
These convenings will promote healing through gathering and relationships, offer well-being and mental health support, and provide opportunities for both keiki and kupuna to reconnect with their culture and community.
This project curates and envisions community events deeply rooted in Lahaina's unique and diverse culture and seeks to build capacity among local community organizers and eventually establish a local event planner to pool resources from across the state.
The goal is to produce two years of seasonal convenings serving Lahaina. Beginning in August, the funding will be utilized to develop the plan, with the first community event targeted for Fall 2024.
Some desired outcomes include:
Goal 2.5 - Safe, healthy, livable communities for all.
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ERC members share from the ERC process:
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.
