A small Upcountry Maui church has built four furnished two-bedroom homes on its campus to provide transitional housing for Lahaina fire survivors, funded by $660,000 from the Maui Strong Fund and other donors. The program offers free rent for the first three months, with costs gradually increasing, and is open to non-congregation members.
- Pukalani Community Church of the Nazarene built four furnished two-bedroom homes on its campus as part of the ‘Compassion Village’ transitional housing initiative.
- Residents pay no rent for the first three months, with costs rising gradually over time; church membership is not required to apply.
- The project is funded by private donations including $660,000 from the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, plus grants from World Vision and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
- As of Aug. 13, county data shows 580 Lahaina homes completed, 400 under construction, and 680 with issued permits — rebuilding remains ongoing three years after the fires.
- The church previously served as a disaster relief hub after the 2023 wildfires, distributing over 200,000 pounds of food and contributing more than $1 million in community resources.
Source: Alohastatedaily
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