While the PGA Tour didn’t tee off this week on Maui, Sentry Insurance is still driving $1 million into three nonprofit organizations on the island.

According to tournament organizers, Sentry has built relationships across Maui through its title sponsorship of The Sentry PGA Tour event for the past eight years.

Although the tournament was canceled this year due to drought conditions that made the Kapalua Golf Course unplayable for the tournament, the company said its continued contributions are meant to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the local nonprofits.

“The relationships we’ve built in Maui continue to guide how we support this community in thoughtful and appropriate ways,” said Pete McPartland, Sentry Chairman and CEO. “We admire the resilience of the Maui community but also recognize that needs remain high as rebuilding continues. We know these three organizations are well-equipped to help the community move forward — because we’ve watched their dedication up close for many years.”

Representatives from Sentry recently met with local partners at the University of Hawaii Maui College campus to present donations of $250,000 to the Maui Food Bank, $250,000 to Aloha Puʻu Kukui and $500,000 to Maui United Way.

The donation to Maui Food Bank will support its food distribution and hunger relief programs for local families.

“We’re deeply grateful for Sentry’s continued support,” said Lisa Paulson, CEO of the food bank. “This gift will help us provide safe, nutritious food and hope to thousands of families across Maui who are at risk of going hungry.”

The contribution to Aloha Puʻu Kukui will support the organization’s efforts to restore native Hawaiian forests and ecosystems that capture rainfall and protect long-term environmental health.

“Sentry’s donation allows us to accelerate our work — keeping invasive plants and animals out of the forest, restoring damaged lands, planting native trees and shrubs, and preserving the natural beauty and balance of the island for future generations,” said Kainoa Pestana, conservation manager for the Puʻu Kukui Watershed.

Maui United Way will use its $500,000 donation to continue supporting the Sentry Mālama Nā Keiki initiative, which was launched after the 2023 wildfires and provides trauma-informed mental health services for children and families.

Since its launch, Sentry Mālama Nā Keiki has assisted more than 7,690 children and families, with new funding ensuring continued services for Maui’s youth. Entering its third year, the program will provide counseling, stress management, cultural training and community events for families impacted by the Lahaina wildfires.

Since November 2023, Sentry has contributed $2.5 million to the effort.

“Through the Sentry Mālama Nā Keiki initiative, we have seen firsthand how targeted, trauma-informed care can support our community’s healing and resilience,” said Jeeyun Lee, CEO of Maui United Way. “This new funding will allow us to reach more children and families while also strengthening and sustaining the local providers who serve them.”