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County offers grants for programs that combat homelessness

The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Homeless Programs Division has grant funding for nonprofits that offer programs and services for county residents who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The deadline to apply for Emergency Solutions Grant funding is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Applicants may apply for program year 2025 funding, program year 2026 funding or both. However, a separate application is required for each program year. The county has been awarded $191,693 in program year 2025 funding and $208,359.38 in program year 2026 funding. The money can ...

Maui Humane Society’s Run to Rescue sells out; virtual registration still available

Maui Humane Society's inaugural Run to Rescue fundraiser has reached its 100-runner capacity for the in-person event Saturday, Oct. 17, but virtual registration remains open. The run begins at 6 a.m. along former sugar cane roads on Mahi Pono land in Puunene. A farmers market featuring Maui Co. Farms and other local vendors will follow the event. Proceeds will support Maui Humane Society programs, including veterinary care, shelter operations, animal rehabilitation and assistance for pet owners. Those unable to participate in person can register for the virtual event to run or walk ...

Walmart to host free wellness event Saturday

Walmart will host a community wellness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at its Kahului store, offering free health screenings and access to preventive health services. The event will include free blood pressure and body mass index screenings, vision screenings and one-on-one consultations with pharmacists about medications, vaccinations and other health concerns. Vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, HPV, hepatitis A and B and other illnesses will also be available. Flu shots are covered at no cost by most insurance plans, with some restrictions. The Kahului event ...

UH to receive $40 million for coffee, cacao research

The University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience will receive a $40 million federal grant to support research and development aimed at helping small coffee and cacao farms increase production, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. The five-year grant, awarded through the U.S. State Department’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab program, will support the development of technologies to help Hawaii farmers address challenges such as drought and invasive pests. The program also will partner with small farms in six developing countries to strengthen supply ...

Girl Scouts of Hawaii launches workforce development program

Girl Scouts of Hawaii has launched a workforce development program to introduce high school girls to career opportunities through hands-on experiences with local businesses and industries. The program, called Girls In....., will give participants eight to 10 weeks of exposure to industries such as health care, finance, real estate and construction. Activities will include workplace visits, meetings with employees and business leaders, practical skills training and opportunities to connect with internships and jobs. Girl Scouts of Hawaii has established preliminary partnerships with ...

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