Books for Maui

On Tuesday, August 8th, a wildfire swept through Lāhainā on the island of Maui. It quickly consumed hundreds of structures and destroyed families. Although seen by some as a tourist destination, Lāhainā has deep ties to Native Hawaiians as the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and a place ofgreat political power, history, and cultural significance. It is home to a vast number of Native Hawaiians, who are currently in great need and are leading much of the disaster relief efforts. Due to gentrification of Lāhainā, there are clear disparities between residents and we want to support those with familial connections to this `āina (land).

This auction is designed to raise money for Maui relief efforts. All donations will be given to:
Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Strong: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
Kamehameha - Ho’ōla Maui: bit.ly/3DXIMMY (please copy and paste)
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement - Kāko’o Maui https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/
Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/

On Tuesday, August 8th, a wildfire swept through Lāhainā on the island of Maui. It quickly consumed hundreds of structures and destroyed families. Although seen by some as a tourist destination, Lāhainā has deep ties to Native Hawaiians as the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and a place of great political power, history, and cultural significance. It is home to a vast number of Native Hawaiians, who are currently in great need and are leading much of the disaster relief efforts. Due to gentrification of Lāhainā, there are clear disparities between residents and we want to support those with familial connections to this `āina (land).

This auction is designed to raise money for Maui relief efforts. All donations will be given to:
Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Strong: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
Kamehameha - Ho’ōla Maui: bit.ly/3DXIMMY
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement - Kāko’o Maui https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/
Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. This auction is open from Monday, August 21 to Friday, August 25 at midnight Hawaii Standard Time.

2. We will not handle financial transactions for this auction. Please donate directly to one of the organizations below. Upload a screenshot of your receipt to the Google Form below as proof of donation. When this is completed, we will connect you with the donor of your item to coordinate your winnings. https://forms.gle/Er9n7kzSPoQDFaLr6

3. Winners must show proof of donation by Monday, August 28th at 6AM HST (12PM EST). Items will go to the next highest bidder if donations/proof are not made by this time.

Thank you for your generosity for Maui aid and relief. Follow us on Instagram @booksformaui for more updates!

Fundraiser Organizers:

Malia Maunakea https://www.maliamaunakea.com/
Keala Kendall https://www.kealakendall.com/
Joanna Ho https://www.joannahowrites.com/
Kealani Netane https://www.kealaninetane.com/
Erika Cravalho-Meyers https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cravalho-meyers-ed-d-b12a22169
Shar Tuʻiasoa https://www.punkyaloha.com/
Terisa Siagatonu https://www.terisasiagatonu.com/