A free three-day community event, July 17–19, will welcome back 103 former Lahaina residents representing 20 families, with activities held across multiple Lahaina venues. The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and sponsored by county and community partners.
- The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Campbell Park, and Lahaina United Methodist Church.
- Hawaiian Airlines is flying in 103 former residents from 20 families — exceeding the original goal of 80 sponsored travelers.
- Programming includes a career fair with on-site interviews, cultural demonstrations, live entertainment, local food, and community resource sharing.
- The event is coordinated by nonprofit Festivals of Aloha and backed by the Maui County Office of Recovery, Hawaii Community Foundation, and private donors.
- Mayor Bissen and the Maui Economic Recovery Commission framed the event as part of the broader recovery effort to restore community connections alongside physical rebuilding.
Source: Spectrumlocalnews
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