Multiple sources report that the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day community celebration, is scheduled for July 17–19 at various locations in Lahaina town, nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfires. The event focuses on healing, cultural reconnection, and recovery for displaced residents, and includes a career fair organized by the Maui County Office of Economic Development.
- The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at various Lahaina locations and is free and open to the public.
- The event is an initiative of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team, coordinated by nonprofit Festivals of Aloha, and sponsored by the Maui County Office of Recovery, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, and other organizations.
- 103 former Lahaina residents are expected to be welcomed back as part of the homecoming. (Alohastatedaily)
- A Career Fair will be held July 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall, connecting job seekers with employers offering livable-wage positions in healthcare, construction, hospitality, government, education, and other industries.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume and dress professionally, as on-the-spot interviews and job offers may be available. (Maui Now)
- Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen described the homecoming as a ‘great idea’ driven by community interest. (Alohastatedaily)
- The homecoming website states the event was created ‘from deep listening, lived experience and community need’ as part of ongoing healing work with Lahaina families.
Sources
- Maui Now: County Office of Economic Development to present Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair July 17
- Alohastatedaily: Aloha State Daily | Lahaina homecoming planned; Front Street to reopen in near future
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