maui charities: Buy Back the Beach Luau: A Benefit for Hawaii Island Land Trust
- 01/22/12 07:55 AM
I've always thought Maui's greatest treasure is it's incredible beaches. Unlike many places around the world, the beaches here in Hawaii are for the public to use and enjoy. Add to that rainforests, wetlands, the volcanic craters, streams and waterfalls, you pretty much have a recipe for one of the most beautiful islands on earth. The Hawaii Island Land Trust is an organization with a simple mission: to protect the lands that sustain us for our generation and future generations in perpetuity. As our population grows and new developments occur, it is important to preserve the open spaces and culturally significant … (2 comments)
maui charities: Maui Community Services Spotlight: Women Helping Women
- 11/30/11 07:51 AM
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon in support of Women Helping Women at the home of one of Maui's most in demand interior designers, Renee Ward of Reflecting You Interiors. Both Consuelo's Catering and Maui Prime Fine Foods donated time and energy to the luncheon. For ten years, the Hui Aloha Luncheon Group has met monthly to raise awareness about various community programs and volunteer opportunities. This month, the focus was on Women Helping Women, which is Maui's only safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. The shelter is in need of $189,000 to keep the doors open. Donations poured in … (1 comments)
maui charities: Kapalua Club Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Maui Food Bank
- 10/25/11 01:12 PM
As the holiday season approaches, I hope you will join me in making donations of canned goods to the Maui Food Bank. We are so fortunate in many ways, least of all living in this island paradise. This is an easy way to support our community and make a difference this holiday season. The Kapalua Club is teaming up with the Maui Food Bank and sponsoring a Canned Food Drive. Most wanted canned goods include: tuna and meat products, spaghetti, chili or corned beef, soups, beans, fruits and vegetables. These items will be distributed to Maui families in need. When: October 20th-November … (2 comments)
maui charities: 2009 Aloha Team Classic
- 07/29/09 10:28 AM
On the last Tuesday of every month, I join approximately 70 other island women in the Hui Aloha Ladies Luncheon. Organized by one of our community leaders, this luncheon focuses on local non-profit organizations. Women from across the island will announce activities, events, fundraisers, and new organizations, in an effort to increase the exposure of the organization and event. The Luncheon takes place at a different restaurant each month, so that we support our local businesses as well. One event that any golfers should mark their calender for is the Aloha Team Classic. Sponsored by the Beyond the Rainbow Foundation, the goal of this … (0 comments)
Author Bio: Courtney Brown is a Realtor with Island Sotheby's International Realty in Maui, Hawaii. Courtney was born here in Maui and educated at Smith College. She specializes in Maui real estate, with a focus on second homes, oceanfront, and resort properties in Kapalua, Napili, Kaanapali, and West Maui. p>
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