Kahakukahi Ocean Academy, a free ocean education nonprofit serving Lahaina youth since the 2023 wildfires, sustained damage to its West Maui facility from hurricanes Lala and Lowell and is fundraising $18,000 to restore operations before fall school groups arrive.
- Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged KOA’s classrooms, solar system, and outrigger canoe at its West Maui facility.
- Two anonymous donors provided solar panels and a replacement canoe, reducing the repair fundraising goal from $30,000 to $18,000.
- Remaining funds will cover classroom door and flooring repairs and installation of the donated solar panels.
- KOA has served Lahaina children since the 2023 wildfires, using ocean programming to support community recovery.
- Donations can be made at kahakukahi.org/donate or mailed to 657 Kai Hele Ku St., Lahaina, HI 96761.
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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