WE ARE FRIENDS MAUI
Providing Meaningful Work & Educational Opportunities for Maui Based Music Industry Professionals Affected by the August 8, 2023 Wildfires on Maui.
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WE ARE FRIENDS MAUI
The Henry Kapono Foundation(HKF) remains steadfast in its dedication to our fellow musical brothers and sisters affected by the Maui Wildfires. With the vision to uplift, heal, and rebuild the Maui music community the HKF aims to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, fostering a vibrant community where all can thrive.
We Are Friends Maui (WAFM) supports meaningful work, educational opportunities, and career advancement for Maui’s legendary, established, and up & coming entertainers through grants, scholarships, sponsorships, & live events with organizations looking for talent.
HKF, Raised over $300,000 in support of the Maui Community
Within days of August 8, 2023, and in an effort to provide immediate relief and long term support for community outreach, the HKF developed and launched the HKF We Are Friends Maui Program. The HKF diverted all community donations August 8 through October 1 to the WAFM fund and swiftly partnered with like minded organizations to create channels and performance opportunities to solicit donations for the Maui Community.
September 23, 2023 - We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert Recap. See Photo Gallery & Learn More Here
Fundraising efforts resulted in donations through campaigns, digital marketing, targeted campaigns, community support & live events, including partnerships with:
50 Years of the Songs of C&K 8.26.23 - with Kapono Inc.
We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert, 9-23-23 - with Maui Arts & Culture Center.
A Night Of Aloha 11.25.23 - West Vancouver, Canada
Holiday Concert At Sunset 12.20.23 - Kona Salt Farm
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The Henry Kapono Foundation Awards over $287,000
to date, in Grants, Scholarships, Sponsorships, Donations, & Emergency relief on behalf of the We Are Friends Maui Program, “Healing Through Music” in support of the Maui recovery efforts.
KIMIE MINER’S MELECRAFT MUSIC BOOTCAMP MAUI: HKF IMUA GRANT RECIPIENT - We Are Friends Maui Fund
Haku Collective offered FREE weekend workshops to the youth in Maui on April 12 & 13, that taught aspiring artists how to create quality music through an artistic approach, learning critical industry skills that empower self-awareness, healthy expression, executive thinking and resilience.
HAWAIʻI SONGWRITING FESTIVAL: IMUA SCHOLARSHIPS - We Are Friends Maui
5 Full Scholarship Grants for Maui Musicians were provided via the HKF We Are Friends Maui Fund
KEOLA BEAMER'S & ALOHA MUSIC CAMP: HKF IMUA GRANT RECIPIENT - We Are Friends Maui Fund
“HKF’s generosity funded "work" for six Kumu from Maui to join their longtime friends at AMC and continue their essential instruction in sharing knowledge and Aloha with our campers. We are so appreciative of HKF’s support!" ~MHF
HENRY KAPONO'S A2A-The Maui Edition: SPONSORED by the We Are Friends Maui
HKF partnered with Henry Kapono's 7th Season of the A2A Series to sponsor meaningful work for 4 Maui artists, shining the spotlight on their stories & connection to Maui's recovery efforts. Learn More Here
HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION-MAUI STRONG: Beneficiary of the We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert at the MACC
The Maui Strong Fund was a beneficiary of a portion of the We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert at the MACC on 9.23.23. Maui Strong is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires. Learn More Here
EIF’S PEOPLE’S FUND OF MAUI: Beneficiary of the We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert at the MACC
The People’s Fund of Maui(PFM) was a beneficiary of a portion of the We Are Friends Maui Benefit Concert at the MACC 9.23.23. The PFM provided direct financial assistance to the people of Lahaina and Kula who experienced devastating losses from the Maui wildfires. Learn More Here
WE ARE FRIENDS MAUI - EMERGENCY BASIC ESSENTIAL RELIEF
The "We Are Friends Maui" Program started as an emergency relief initiative for basic essentials, immediately offering $500 Foodland grocery cards to professional entertainment families who were directly impacted by the Maui Wildfires on August 8, 2023 through January 2024. HKF awarded $80,000 in grocery cards to 160 families during this difficult time.
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