Upcoming Events

It really does take a village to weave this web of care! 🤝✨ If you’ve been looking for a way to give back to our Maui community, we would love to have you join our volunteer ‘ohana.

Why volunteer with us?

• Be the Change: Help us ensure no family falls through the gaps.
• Family-Friendly: Keiki are more than welcome! It’s a wonderful way for them to learn the power of aloha and community service firsthand. 🧒🏽👧🏽
• Fuel for the Mission: We make sure our crew is well taken care of! Snacks and beverages are provided at second Saturday events 🥨🥤
• Friday Night Perks: For our Friday night shifts at Kihei Lutheran, dinner is on us! 🍕🥗
• Be in Community: Join a community of parents, keiki, neighbors, and visitors working and playing together. 

Whether you can help with setup, organizing donations, or greeting families with a smile, your time makes a massive difference. Human of all ages and abilities are welcome. 

✨ Ready to join the village? Sign up for a shift that works for you: 👉tickettailor.com/events/ohanastrong

Mahalo for being the heart and soul of what we do! 🌺

🍃 Twin Falls & Community Care: A Perfect Match! 🍃

We are beyond excited to announce that we will be participating in ALL FOUR A Ho'olawa Kine A Days at Twin Falls in 2026! 🍍✨

We love this partnership with Common Ground Collective and Friends of Twin Falls—they do such an amazing job bringing the community together, and we are thrilled to grow our presence there.

We are expanding our program at Twin Falls! In addition to our Enrichment Area (toys, books, games, and puzzles), Sports Equipment Exchange, and select clothing . 👕🧸

• March 7  
• June 6  
• September 5 
• December 5 

It’s a beautiful day of community connection and support:

• Free Lunch provided by Common Ground Collective 🍲
• Free Entertainment provided by Friends of Twin Falls 🎶
• Local Resources: Meet various Maui organizations sharing helpful info.
• Ohana Strong Booth: Bring what you can, take what you need! (We may need to limit donations due to space in van)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This event is for our local community. A Hawaii ID is required to attend.

Come enjoy the beauty of Twin Falls, grab a bite, listen to some music, and make sure your keiki have everything they need. We can't wait to see you there! 🌈🤙🏽

 🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE: June 1 – July 8 🎒

As the school year approaches, we want every student on Maui to walk into their classroom with confidence. Our mission is simple: Ensure no child feels embarrassed or left behind. A huge part of that is dignity. As we often say: No child should be embarrassed to change in gym class because they don't have proper-fitting undergarments. From June 1st through July 15th, we are collecting essential items for keiki ages 4–18 (including adult sizes for our teens). While we run this drive in the summer, we gratefully accept these donations all year long!

We are focusing on these specific items to set our students up for success:

• Clothing & Basics: Underwear, socks, bras, shoes, and school-appropriate clothing.
• Hygiene Essentials: Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and face wash.
• Gear: Backpacks and reusable water bottles.

You can drop off your new, unused donations at any of these convenient locations in June and July:

• IMUA PT: Kihei, Lahaina, Maui Lani, and Pukalani
• Parlay Maui: 2086 Main St Wailuku
• Keep an eye out for additional  partner locations!

Want to help without leaving the house? We’ve made it easy! You can order directly from our Amazon Back-to-School Wishlist or Target Wishlist, and items will be delivered straight to our team for distribution.

👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/143AQVTN5XE6J?ref_=wl_share

Whether you shop local and drop off in person or order online, your generosity ensures that Maui’s keiki start the year feeling supported, prepared, and valued.

Mahalo for being part of our village! 🌺

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🎒 Back to School Bash: Empowering Maui’s Keiki with Confidence & Dignity 📚

From now through July 11th, join 'Ohana Strong, Kihei Lutheran Church, Imua Physical Therapy, Child & Family Service,  and others as we get our local keiki ready for a successful school year!

For many families in our community, back-to-school shopping is a heavy financial burden. This year, we are focusing on "beyond-the-backpack" supplies—the daily essentials that keep kids in school and protected from bullying. The reality is heartbreaking: many keiki will skip school entirely if they do not have proper clothing, clean shoes, or basic hygiene items. Getting them what they need ensures they can comfortably, confidently walk through the school doors and achieve better long-term outcomes.

KEIKI MUST BE PRESENT FOR NEW ITEMS AREA

We are collecting items for keiki ages 0–18 (including adult sizes for our teens). While this drive peaks in the summer, we gratefully accept these donations all year long to support our village!

🗓️ Join Us at the Event!Come grab your regular monthly items plus your back-to-school essentials!

• When: Saturday, July 11th | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Where: Kihei Lutheran Church (2220 Moi St, Kihei)
• Registration is recommended but not required to attend or volunteer! * 👉 Sign up here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ohanastrong

🔄 Year-Round Giving: Found a great deal on school apparel or hygiene supplies in the winter? Grab it! We collect these essential items all year long so we are always ready to support Maui families.

Mahalo for making sure no Maui child is left behind this school year. 🌺

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