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Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is looking for compassionate, detail-oriented Program Advocates to join our Maui Fire Recovery team. In this role, you’ll work directly with wildfire survivors to help them navigate interim housing solutions, providing guidance, stability, and hope during a critical phase of recovery.
What You’ll Do:
• Support Maui fire survivors in identifying and securing temporary housing
• Guide participants through housing options, applications, and next steps
• Maintain accurate case notes and records
• Coordinate with landlords, partners, and internal teams
• Provide empathetic, survivor-centered assistance
Skills We’re Looking For:
• Strong computer skills
• Comfort using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.)
• Knowledge of the local Maui housing market
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A compassionate, solutions-focused mindset
Why Join GEM?
Be part of a mission-driven team making real impact for families rebuilding their lives after disaster. Your work will directly help survivors move from crisis to stability.
Help us turn recovery into reality.Interested? Apply now or email your resume to [email protected]
Location: Maui, Hawaiʻi
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is looking for compassionate, detail-oriented Program Advocates to join our Maui Fire Recovery team. In this role, you’ll work directly with wildfire survivors to help them navigate interim housing solutions, providing guidance, stability, and hope during a critical phase of recovery.
What You’ll Do:
• Support Maui fire survivors in identifying and securing temporary housing
• Guide participants through housing options, applications, and next steps
• Maintain accurate case notes and records
• Coordinate with landlords, partners, and internal teams
• Provide empathetic, survivor-centered assistance
Skills We’re Looking For:
• Strong computer skills
• Comfort using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.)
• Knowledge of the local Maui housing market
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A compassionate, solutions-focused mindset
Why Join GEM?
Be part of a mission-driven team making real impact for families rebuilding their lives after disaster. Your work will directly help survivors move from crisis to stability.
Help us turn recovery into reality.Interested? Apply now or email your resume to [email protected]
Location: Maui, Hawaiʻi
Today @govhawaii and @govjoshgreen announced that Hawal’i has secured a FEMA housing extension for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2027. I worked directly with the administration to make sure families aren’t left without support while recovery continues.
This approval ensures continued stability for families still recovering from the August 2023 wildfires and aligns with my administration’s commitment to continue state housing support through the same timeframe. Federal and state programs will now run concurrently, providing certainty and continuity for survivors.
Housing is the foundation of recovery. This extension gives Maui’s families the time and support they need as permanent housing continues to come online. @danielle.dreis
Today @govhawaii and @govjoshgreen announced that Hawal’i has secured a FEMA housing extension for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2027. I worked directly with the administration to make sure families aren’t left without support while recovery continues.
This approval ensures continued stability for families still recovering from the August 2023 wildfires and aligns with my administration’s commitment to continue state housing support through the same timeframe. Federal and state programs will now run concurrently, providing certainty and continuity for survivors.
Housing is the foundation of recovery. This extension gives Maui’s families the time and support they need as permanent housing continues to come online. @danielle.dreis
Lāhainā ʻOhana Gingerbread Decorating
In December, GEM Hawaiʻi was honored to organize and produce three free community gingerbread decorating events across West Maui—creating safe, joyful, and family-centered spaces for connection during the holiday season.
Thanks to the generous support of Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative, we were able to:
* Serve 300+ community members
* Host events at 3 locations
* Distribute $1,000+ in gift cards and raffle prizes
* Provide every family with a gingerbread house & decorating kit
From the YMCA West Side Resource Center, to a pop-up event at Lāhainā Jodo Mission, to Ka Laʻi Ola housing community—each gathering reinforced belonging, creativity, and collective healing through shared celebration.
Mahalo to our partners, volunteers, and families who made these moments of joy possible. @olamaui @kalaiola @lahainaymca @homeaidhawaii @hawaiiancouncil
Lāhainā ʻOhana Gingerbread Decorating
In December, GEM Hawaiʻi was honored to organize and produce three free community gingerbread decorating events across West Maui—creating safe, joyful, and family-centered spaces for connection during the holiday season.
Thanks to the generous support of Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative, we were able to:
* Serve 300+ community members
* Host events at 3 locations
* Distribute $1,000+ in gift cards and raffle prizes
* Provide every family with a gingerbread house & decorating kit
From the YMCA West Side Resource Center, to a pop-up event at Lāhainā Jodo Mission, to Ka Laʻi Ola housing community—each gathering reinforced belonging, creativity, and collective healing through shared celebration.
Mahalo to our partners, volunteers, and families who made these moments of joy possible. @olamaui @kalaiola @lahainaymca @homeaidhawaii @hawaiiancouncil
🎄✨ GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY – EVENT RECAP! ✨🎄
Our holiday Gingerbread Decorating Party at the YMCA West Side Resource Center was a huge success — a full house, joyful energy, and smiling families everywhere! The room was filled with laughter, creativity, and sweet holiday spirit as keiki and parents decorated their gingerbread houses together.
A heartfelt mahalo to:
💜 Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative – for providing the grant that made this beautiful community event possible.
🏡 YMCA of Maui – for generously hosting us and welcoming our families into their space.
💛 The GEM Hawai‘i team – for managing the entire event seamlessly and ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
📲 Ola Maui - for community outreach and comms support
The photos and videos say it all — happy keiki, happy families, and a truly unforgettable afternoon of connection and celebration.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special.
Stay tuned for more community events coming soon! 🎅🏽🍬🏠✨
🎄✨ GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY – EVENT RECAP! ✨🎄
Our holiday Gingerbread Decorating Party at the YMCA West Side Resource Center was a huge success — a full house, joyful energy, and smiling families everywhere! The room was filled with laughter, creativity, and sweet holiday spirit as keiki and parents decorated their gingerbread houses together.
A heartfelt mahalo to:
💜 Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative – for providing the grant that made this beautiful community event possible.
🏡 YMCA of Maui – for generously hosting us and welcoming our families into their space.
💛 The GEM Hawai‘i team – for managing the entire event seamlessly and ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
📲 Ola Maui - for community outreach and comms support
The photos and videos say it all — happy keiki, happy families, and a truly unforgettable afternoon of connection and celebration.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special.
Stay tuned for more community events coming soon! 🎅🏽🍬🏠✨
🎄🍬 GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY! 🍬🎄
Presented by Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative, GEM Hawaiʻi, HomeAid Hawai’i, Ka La’i Ola, and Ola Maui.
Gather your ‘ohana and join us for a festive holiday celebration filled with:
🎅🏽 Pics with Santa
🎶 Music & holiday vibes
🍽️ Food & Snacks
🎁 Tons of prizes
🍭 FREE gingerbread house + decorating kit for every family that RSVPs!
📍 Ka La’i Ola
322 Ho’o’ulu St, Lahaina
📅 Dec 18th • 5-7 PM
💫 Spots will fill fast — RSVP now to save your family’s kit! https://forms.gle/wotxXqpp4sTEnKxD7 @homeaidahawaii @olamauillc @kalaiola
🎄🍬 GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY! 🍬🎄
Presented by Imua Maui Community Healing Initiative, GEM Hawaiʻi, HomeAid Hawai’i, Ka La’i Ola, and Ola Maui.
Gather your ‘ohana and join us for a festive holiday celebration filled with:
🎅🏽 Pics with Santa
🎶 Music & holiday vibes
🍽️ Food & Snacks
🎁 Tons of prizes
🍭 FREE gingerbread house + decorating kit for every family that RSVPs!
📍 Ka La’i Ola
322 Ho’o’ulu St, Lahaina
📅 Dec 18th • 5-7 PM
💫 Spots will fill fast — RSVP now to save your family’s kit! https://forms.gle/wotxXqpp4sTEnKxD7 @homeaidahawaii @olamauillc @kalaiola
KOM OG VÆR MED DENNE WEEKEND: Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | søndag den 12. oktober | kl. 11-16 @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @danielle.dreis
KOM OG VÆR MED DENNE WEEKEND: Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | søndag den 12. oktober | kl. 11-16 @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @danielle.dreis
Disaster Case Management Program | Lahaina Strong @state_of_hawaii @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @globalempowermentmissionhawaii
Disaster Case Management Program | Lahaina Strong @state_of_hawaii @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @globalempowermentmissionhawaii
Pop-up med ressourcer til genopretning af samfund og arbejdsstyrke | søndag den 12. oktober | kl. 11-16 @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa
Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | søndag den 12. oktober | kl. 11-16 @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa
Department of Human Services (DHS) Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Housing Specialist-træning på GEM-kontoret i denne uge. #maui #lahaina #firerecovery
Department of Human Services (DHS) Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Housing Specialist-træning på GEM-kontoret i denne uge. #maui #lahaina #firerecovery
Staten Hawaiis Disaster Case Management Program's mindedag for 2-årsdagen for skovbrandene på Maui. DCMP lavede 102 leis til ære for de 102 liv, der gik tabt i brandene, og placerede leisene ved Teardrop of Lahaina-mindesmærket. #maui #lahaina #brand #genopretning
Staten Hawaiis Disaster Case Management Program's mindedag for 2-årsdagen for skovbrandene på Maui. DCMP lavede 102 leis til ære for de 102 liv, der gik tabt i brandene, og placerede leisene ved Teardrop of Lahaina-mindesmærket. #maui #lahaina #brand #genopretning
GEM Hawaii-Pacific-team. Forøgelse af vores sagsbehandlere med mere end 100 %. Vincent de Paul underviser nyansatte i DCM-programmet i staten Hawaii på GEM i dag.
GEM Hawaii-Pacific-team. Forøgelse af vores sagsbehandlere med mere end 100 %. Vincent de Paul underviser nyansatte i DCM-programmet i staten Hawaii på GEM i dag.
Maui Relief TANF Program, der administreres af @mauieconomicopportunity (MEO) og @globalempowermentmissionhawaii, giver kort- og langsigtet støtte til børnefamilier, hvis indkomst er på eller under 350% af det føderale fattigdomsniveau, og som blev direkte eller indirekte berørt af skovbrandene.
Programmet tilbyder en række fordele, men boligstøtte er kun tilgængelig for familier, der har lidt tab af ejendom. Støtten er midlertidig og begrænset til otte måneder plus depositum. Ydelser er kun tilgængelige for familier med forsørgerpligt. Scan QR-koden ovenfor for at ansøge i dag! Hvis du vil vide mere om vores arbejde på Hawaii, kan du besøge linket i vores bio eller: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/maui-wildfires/ #maui #wildfires #disasterrecovery #GEM #MEO
Maui Relief TANF Program, der administreres af @mauieconomicopportunity (MEO) og @globalempowermentmissionhawaii, giver kort- og langsigtet støtte til børnefamilier, hvis indkomst er på eller under 350% af det føderale fattigdomsniveau, og som blev direkte eller indirekte berørt af skovbrandene.
Programmet tilbyder en række fordele, men boligstøtte er kun tilgængelig for familier, der har lidt tab af ejendom. Støtten er midlertidig og begrænset til otte måneder plus depositum. Ydelser er kun tilgængelige for familier med forsørgerpligt. Scan QR-koden ovenfor for at ansøge i dag! Hvis du vil vide mere om vores arbejde på Hawaii, kan du besøge linket i vores bio eller: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/maui-wildfires/ #maui #wildfires #disasterrecovery #GEM #MEO
Sammenfattende statistik
Lejebistandsprogram for FEMA-kvalificerede
Fase 1: Umiddelbar reaktion
Vores GEM BStrong-team er nu på plads i Maui, Hawaii, for at hjælpe dem, der er blevet hårdt ramt af skovbrandene. Vores umiddelbare hjælp kommer i form af vores BStrong-kontantkort, som giver de overlevende fleksibilitet til at købe de forsyninger, de har mest brug for. Vi vil også tilbyde Airbnb-hjælp til korttidsindkvartering, langsigtede boligløsninger, genopbygningsprojekter og hjælp til indkøb af entreprenørværktøj til dem, hvis hjem er blevet alvorligt beskadiget eller helt ødelagt i brandene. Vi vil også tilbyde støtte til berørte kæledyr. Vores team vil være på stedet på ubestemt tid for at sikre, at folk på Maui får så meget langsigtet støtte, som der er behov for.
GEM vil nu arbejde fra vores nye Maui-kontor, som er åbent for at hjælpe med ansøgninger om langtidsboliger, vores BStrong-kontanthjælpskort og anden hjælp.
Langsigtede boligløsninger
GEM tilbyder i øjeblikket langsigtet boligstøtte til dem, der er blevet fordrevet af brandene i Lahaina. I dette program hjælper vi med at lette boligudgifterne for familier, der skal flytte ind i nye rum. Vi vil også forsyne disse hjem med de første basale behov i vores GEM Welcome Home Kits.
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