Lāhainā & Kula

  • What we know.

    August 8, 2023 a fire started in a corner of Lāhaina that would eventually consume the historic village. It’s significance can be traced back to King Kamehameha when he made it the capitol back in 1802. Image of flames consuming Wailoa Church. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News/The Associated Press) The cultural significance of Lāhainā is worth preserving.

  • What are the needs?

    Every necessity known to modern living is required, along with lost wages, and the finances to mourn the loss. Many of Lāhainā’s residents are still dealing with the shock. The GREATEST need is accessible dollars to help rebuild along with temporary shelter. (Images via Getty) The loss is unimaginable and other needs may arise, and ILA would like to help as much as possible.

  • What's the plan?

    ILA created a three part plan. First, to host a large-scale fundraising event. Secondly, apply the funds to a specially designed grant for Kanaka Maoli and descendants of Lāhainā. Third, once they apply and are accepted, ILA plans to walk with the recipient until they’re back on their land or have willingly chosen to move on. (Tony Novak-Clifford/NYT/Alan Dickar/AP)

ILA created a three part plan.

  1. To host a large-scale fundraising event.

  2. Apply the funds to a specially designed grant for Kanaka Maoli and descendants of Lāhainā.

  3. Once they apply and are accepted, ILA plans to walk with the recipient until they’re back on their land or have willingly chosen to move on.

We have another purpose…

To fund an ancestral memorial in honor of the lives lost during the aftermath of this tragedy. We are looking to partner with organizations in Hawaii to make this a collaborative project. Because how we mourn is just as important as breath, we must honor the HĀ that carried each person.

Looking for vendors that fit one or more of these criteria.

  • Indigenous or locally owned.

  • Handmade or curated items.

  • Community based organization.

  • NO Food Vendors at this time.

  • We reserve the right to reject anyone whose business portrays hate, bigotry or racism.

  • Kindness and cleaning up your space is required.

  • We want to work with vendors who will share this event.

MAHALO

Become A Vendor

FYI: You will be sent a donation receipt, from our online banking service, upon completion. If for any reason you can’t make it or need a refund we will maintain $30 for fees associated. Please calculate your decision.

Expectations

  1. Pay for your space & tell us about your business.

  2. Your contribution is tax deductible.

  3. Choose $100 or $50 plus $50 raffle item.

  4. Space is 1st come basis.

  5. Space is 6ft table with room to spare on both sides.

  6. You must bring your own tables and chairs.

  7. We do NOT provide tables and chairs.

  8. NO coolers, food vendors, or drinks allowed.

Thank You

We Love Volunteers ❤️

We Love Volunteers ❤️

Ho’olaule’a Schedule

  • https://www.manaiaohana.org

  • https://www.facebook.com/artsoflove21/

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kaeka-7361099b

  • https://www.hulamokinoe.com

  • https://www.facebook.com/KLAOLLEK

  • https://halaukeola.com

Chef Jan

Raised, by her parents, through the history of food from her beloved Philippines. Each flavor blossoms from culinary influences connecting your tastebuds to Chinese, Spanish, Malaysian, & Indonesian cuisine.

Jan’s professional culinary experience includes cooking at a 5 Star hotel, The Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle, working on a private estate, and catering on yachts.  She has made contributions to an Emmy Award winning show and more.

A community builder in the heart of Tacoma, Jan takes pride in cooking from scratch and using seasonal ingredients in her Filipinx inspired menu.

We are grateful that her dishes will be a part of our first ever, “Ho’olaule’a & Coastal Jam” event for Lāhainā, Maui.

This is a fundraiser and we ask that you come prepared as cash is our accepted currency during lunch and dinner.