Check out this quick video to see what kind of work we are currently doing in Hawaii!
*This is the current scope of work but is subject to change and the program grows and evolves. We appreciate your flexibility*
Our main scope of work is ineligible debris removal (IDR). Properties that have gone through the US Army Corps of Engineers debris removal process to remove all hazardous debris, including toxic debris, and anything in the ash footprint. are often left with existing debris on their property that needs to be removed, including concrete slabs, tree stumps, masonry walls, gravel, driveways, vegetation, etc. We are offering a free service to property owners where we do individual walkthroughs with the property owners to understand what they would like removed and what should remain untouched. We use tools such as jackhammers, chainsaws, tilling tools, pick axes, stump grinders etc.
Another occasional scope is working with chefs who use all local products to prepare meals to serve displaced residents in hotels, in their neighborhoods, and distribution hubs - up to 1,000 meals a week. We've been able to support them in food prep to achieve the timely readiness of those meals.
We also occasionally help on a local farm, harvesting produce, some of which is taken to the distribution centers and the community.
We also work with Malama Kula. We are doing fire mitigation in response to the Kula fire that burned 300 acres on the same day as the Lahaina fire. Volunteers typically help clear the land of green waste to stop the spread of future fires. So far, we have directly impacted 23 community members and worked on 9 properties."
*We have wrapped up the construction of 20 Multi-Purpose Units, which were given to families directly impacted by the 2023 Maui fires.*
Here are some photos to give you a better idea of the tasks you may be doing in Maui.
Preparing Meals
Stocking Products at a Distribution Hub
Packaging Meals
Packing Pre-Made Meals for Distribution
Packaging Product
Preparing Food for Distribution
Moving/Unloading
Working at the Distribution Hub
Working at the Distribution Hub
Napili Noho Distribution Hub
Napili Noho Distribution Hub
PAST PROJECT SCOPES
Our past work with construction on the Multipurpose Units
Our past work with construction on the Multipurpose Units
Previous Work on MPUs
Volunteers with Completed MPUs
Volunteers with the MPUs
Inside the MPU