Aloha! Many of us are now settling into homeschooling with our kids and we hope these resources can help.

Online Education

It’s Week 2: Koʻa (coral) of Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Education Classroom. In this week’s episode, join Cultural Advisor Dane Maxwell as he teaches us the word kuleana and introduces our marine animal of the week, koʻa (coral). You can also join Education Director Jessica Colla and special guest ʻIhikolonahe Maxwell at Maui Ocean Center’s Open Ocean exhibit as they make our marine animal of the week, koʻa (coral), in this week’s crafting demonstration.

Download the Hui No’eau “Create at Home” online resources to help you and your keiki to keep making art at home. Some fun resources on this list for kids, teens, and adults!

Kiffmann’s Maui Elite Taekwondo is now offering online classes at kiffmanntaekwondo.com. Virtual classes will also be posted on their private Facebook group Kiffmann’s Maui Elite Taekwondo Virtual. Live, interactive classes on Zoom coming in April. After the quarantine, regular group classes will resume. First time members will receive a free uniform in the mail. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Pacific Whale Foundation has launched a new, free virtual program lineup while their doors are temporarily close.  You will find new podcast episodes, a virtual whalewatch, and a 30-Day challenge.

Local Support

Hawaii Emergency Laulima Partnership (H.E.L.P.) program is now accepting applications – to help residents who have lost their jobs. The program is being administered through a partnership with Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO). To qualify, individuals must show:

  • 25 percent or more reduction in income after March 4, 2020,
  • Have less than $5,000 in liquid assets.

To learn more about how to apply click here.

If you want to support local restaurants, try What’s Open Maui. Businesses can be added from a link on the website.

Share Your Story

Please reach out to us at [email protected] with anything you’d like to share with Maui families.

Stay informed. Stay safe. And take care of one another.