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Lāhainā ʻOhana Gingerbread Decorating
This past holiday day season, 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
This past holiday day season, 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
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
🎄✨ 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
LIITY SEURAAMME TÄNÄ VIIKONLOPPUNA: sunnuntai, 12. lokakuuta | 11.00 - 16.00 @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @danielle.dreis
LIITY SEURAAMME TÄNÄ VIIKONLOPPUNA: sunnuntai, 12. lokakuuta | 11.00 - 16.00 @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
Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | Sunnuntai, 12. lokakuuta | 11am - 4pm @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @svdpusa
Community & Workforce Recovery Resource Pop-up | Sunnuntai, 12. lokakuuta | 11am - 4pm @familypromiseofhawaii @pacificgateway @alohaunitedway @aloha_house_inc @svdpusa @svdpusa
Department of Human Services (DHS) Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Housing Specialist -koulutus GEM-toimistossa tällä viikolla. #maui #lahaina #firerecovery
Department of Human Services (DHS) Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Housing Specialist -koulutus GEM-toimistossa tällä viikolla. #maui #lahaina #firerecovery
Havaijin osavaltion katastrofitapausten hallintaohjelman muistopäivä Mauin maastopalojen 2-vuotispäivän kunniaksi. DCMP valmisti 102 leetä tulipaloissa menehtyneiden 102 ihmisen kunniaksi ja sijoitti leet Lahainan Teardrop of Lahaina -muistomerkille. #maui #lahaina #palo #palo #palauttaminen
Havaijin osavaltion katastrofitapausten hallintaohjelman muistopäivä Mauin maastopalojen 2-vuotispäivän kunniaksi. DCMP valmisti 102 leetä tulipaloissa menehtyneiden 102 ihmisen kunniaksi ja sijoitti leet Lahainan Teardrop of Lahaina -muistomerkille. #maui #lahaina #palo #palo #palauttaminen
GEM Hawaii-Pacific -tiimi. Asiakaspalvelijoidemme määrän lisääminen yli 100 prosentilla. St Vincent de Paul järjestää tänään GEM:ssä Havaijin osavaltion DCM-ohjelman koulutusta uusille työntekijöille.
GEM Hawaii-Pacific -tiimi. Asiakaspalvelijoidemme määrän lisääminen yli 100 prosentilla. St Vincent de Paul järjestää tänään GEM:ssä Havaijin osavaltion DCM-ohjelman koulutusta uusille työntekijöille.
Maui Relief TANF-ohjelma, jota hallinnoivat @mauieconomicopportunity (MEO) ja @globalempowermentmissionhawaii, tarjoaa lyhytaikaista ja pitkäaikaista tukea lapsiperheille, joiden tulot ovat enintään 350 prosenttia liittovaltion köyhyysrajasta ja jotka kärsivät suoraan tai epäsuorasti maastopaloista.
Ohjelma tarjoaa useita etuja, mutta asumistukea voivat saada vain perheet, jotka kärsivät omaisuuden menetyksistä. Tuki on väliaikaista ja rajoitettu kahdeksaan kuukauteen sekä vakuustakuuseen. Tukea voivat saada vain perheet, joilla on huollettavia. Skannaa yllä oleva QR-koodi ja hae tukea jo tänään! Jos haluat lisätietoja työstämme Havaijilla, käy linkistä biossamme tai: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/maui-wildfires/ #maui #wildfires #disasterrecovery #GEM #MEO
Maui Relief TANF-ohjelma, jota hallinnoivat @mauieconomicopportunity (MEO) ja @globalempowermentmissionhawaii, tarjoaa lyhytaikaista ja pitkäaikaista tukea lapsiperheille, joiden tulot ovat enintään 350 prosenttia liittovaltion köyhyysrajasta ja jotka kärsivät suoraan tai epäsuorasti maastopaloista.
Ohjelma tarjoaa useita etuja, mutta asumistukea voivat saada vain perheet, jotka kärsivät omaisuuden menetyksistä. Tuki on väliaikaista ja rajoitettu kahdeksaan kuukauteen sekä vakuustakuuseen. Tukea voivat saada vain perheet, joilla on huollettavia. Skannaa yllä oleva QR-koodi ja hae tukea jo tänään! Jos haluat lisätietoja työstämme Havaijilla, käy linkistä biossamme tai: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/maui-wildfires/ #maui #wildfires #disasterrecovery #GEM #MEO
Yhteenvetotilastot
Vaihe 1: Välitön toiminta
GEM BStrong -tiimimme on nyt paikan päällä Mauilla Havaijilla auttamassa niitä, jotka ovat kärsineet vakavasti maastopaloista. Välitön apumme tulee BStrong-käteiskortteina, jotka tarjoavat pelastuneille mahdollisuuden ostaa joustavasti tarvikkeita, joita he eniten tarvitsevat. Tarjoamme myös Airbnb:n lyhytaikaista majoitusapua, pitkäaikaisia asumisratkaisuja, jälleenrakennushankkeita ja urakoitsijan työkalujen ostoapua niille, joiden kodit ovat vaurioituneet pahoin tai tuhoutuneet täysin tulipaloissa. Tarjoamme tukea myös palosta kärsineille lemmikeille. Tiimimme on paikan päällä loputtomiin ja varmistaa, että Mauin asukkaat saavat niin paljon pitkäaikaista tukea kuin on tarpeen.
GEM toimii nyt uudessa Mauin toimistossamme, joka on avoinna pitkäaikaisasuntohakemusten, BStrong-käteisavustuskorttien ja muun avun kanssa.
Pitkäaikaiset asumisratkaisut
GEM tarjoaa tällä hetkellä pidempiaikaista asumistukea niille, jotka ovat joutuneet siirtymään Lahainan tulipalojen vuoksi. Tässä ohjelmassa autamme helpottamaan uusiin tiloihin muuttavien perheiden asumiskustannuksia. Toimitamme näihin koteihin myös ensimmäiset perustarpeet GEM Welcome Home -paketeissa.
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