Visit CNHA's Resource Center in Lahaina and Kahului

This resource center will provide a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the August 8th, 2023 Maui Wildfires with access to direct aid and services.
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The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis, including:

• Imua Family Services
• Hawai‘i Community Lending
• Hawaiian Community Assets
• Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
• Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i
• Papa Ola Lōkahi
• Hui No Ke Ola Pono, Inc.
• Maui Rapid Response
• Catholic Charities of Hawai‘i

For more information, go to helpingmaui.org/resourcecenter.

Services Provided at the Kahului Resource Center

The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various county, state and federal agencies, on a rotating basis:

• Case Assistance: The Kako'o team of care navigators are available to assist impacted community members with accessing resources, completing applications while providing advocacy and support.
• FEMA: Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by this disaster.  CTHA and Direct Lease Assistance and Case Management is available at the Center.
• Application Assistance: Indirectly and directly impacted indivduals are eligible to utilize our center for application assistance. Scanners are available for document uploads to applications.
• Mental Health: Referrals to community mental health providers may be provided based on the availability of our team of volunteer mental health professionals as well as our partners at Malu I Ka 'Ulu.
• Legal Services: Through our partnerships with Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Pono Legal and the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i, referrals for assistance can be made for a variety of legal issues including land title concerns, insurance claims, worker's rights, probate and trust administration, immigration and FEMA appeals pro bono.
• Rebuild: Rebuild assistance is provided on a rotating schedule by our partners at the American Institute of Architecture's Maui chapter and their member architectural firms providing rebuild assistance at a free or reduced price.
• Housing Pathways: Assistance from FEMA, Tidal Basin, Hawaii Interim Housing Program, and Kākoʻo Maui Housing Navigators.
• West Maui Business Center: County of Maui Office of Economic Development and partners' business support

Come down and get assistance today in person:‍

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement,
Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center
Maui Mall (next to the UPS Store and TJ Max)
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Suite 101

Hours: (updated as of July 26, 2024)

‍Monday-Friday: from 9am-5pm

Phone: 808-204-2722
Email: kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org

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Services provided at the Office of Recovery – West Maui

Our doors are open at the Office of Recovery - West Maui, Lahaina Resource Center at Lahaina Gateway

This resource center is in partnership with the County of Maui and will provide a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the August 8, 2023 Maui wildfires with access to direct aid and services.

The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various county, state and federal agencies, on a rotating basis:

• Case Assistance: Our team of care navigators are available to assist impacted community members with accessing resources, completing applications while providing advocacy and support.
• FEMA: Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by this disaster.  CTHA and Direct Lease Assistance and Case Management is available at the Center.
• Mental Health: Indirectly and directly impacted indivduals are eligible to utilize our center for application assistance. Scanners are available for document uploads to applications.
• Legal Services: Through our partnerships with Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Pono Legal and the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i, referrals for assistance can be made for a variety of legal issues including land title concerns, insurance claims, worker's rights, probate and trust administration, immigration and FEMA appeals pro bono.
• Rebuild: Rebuild assistance is provided on a rotating schedule by our partners at the American Institute of Architecture's Maui chapter and their member architectural firms providing rebuild assistance at a free or reduced price.
• MEMA & County: Re-entry and contractor access passes, County of Maui Office of Economic Development and partners' business support and Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin and staff
• Recovery Permit Center: 4LEAF, Inc. (For additional information, please call 808-270-5724
• Housing Pathways: Assistance from FEMA, Tidal Basin, Hawaii Interim Housing Program, and Kāko'o Maui Housing Navigators.
• After Hours Center Reservations: The use of the space after hours of operation shall be related to wildfire recovery efforts and for the sole purpose of the operation of a recovery satellite office for community outreach and engagement activities, assistance, meetings, workshops and other support services. Use may also be scheduled for non-profit organizations displaced by the fire for meetings and workshops. To reserve an after hours meeting please email us at kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org

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Location:
Office of Recovery - West Maui
Lahaina Gateway
325 Keawe Street, Suite B102‍
Lahaina, HI 96761

Hours:
Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm
*Closed Wednesdays at 12:30-1:30 pm for meetings

Contact CNHA at (808) 204-2722