Thread by @RealGregBoulden

A THREAD:
Reposting from IG: (@)lahaina_ohana_venmo

Aloha. We are the official @venmo mutual aid initiative by Lahaina residents for Lahaina residents affected by the August 2023 fires. Our focus is on sharing Venmo’s for those who’ve lost life and homes.

Posts are vetted by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My name is Evy Miller and I am reaching out on behalf of my incredible sister and her family of 5. Travis Okano (6 generation Lahaina descendant), Haley Miller (pillar of health and wellness in our Lahaina community who has also served as a doula and helped many women in Lahaina… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Yasnaya Perez-

“Like many in my hometown, in the blink of an eye everything I knew and loved about home was gone. Born and raised in Lahaina, a proud Luna Alumnai and more importantly a descendant of this land. With more than 7 generations here - this will always be my home. All… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Tu'ua and Prepose 'Ohana-

"My mom Mary Prepose, a Lahainaluna Graduate moved into her Lahaina home on Kahoma St in 1970. 3 generations of our 'ohana have lived in that home. My sister Taulia Tu'ua also resided in our home with her 17 year old son. Thankfully everyone made it out… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My sister Brittney lost their homes along with everyone else in the biggest fire in Hawaii. They lived in Wahikuli with the Hamakua’s in a separate home on their property. They have 4 babies & one on the way. Anything helps them to start their rebuild ♥️♥️

On August 8, 2023 our little town Lahaina, on the island of Maui, was destroyed by raging widfires. It has been confirmed to be one of the most deadliest fires in the US. We were devastated to find the home that our family and friends helped to build in ashes. This has been our… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

I am submitting this for my father Michael Young. He was born and raised in Lāhainā.

As an individual and as a company he works tirelessly to support the local people of Maui.

As a result of the Lāhainā Wildfires my father lost a lot personally, including his entire house, his… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Pualani Kahoohalahala and Joe Boy lost their family home near front street in Lahaina. Their home was in their family for over a 100 years going back generations. The mango trees that were planted were used to make picked mango that she once shared with her Ohana, neighbors, and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha, my parents, our family and childhood home was location on Puapihi st, puamana Lahaina. My sister is a west Maui firefighter and was working and battling the horrific fire that day and throughout this past week. We are born and raised in lahaina, strong connection to the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

TC was born in raised in Lahaina and works as a teacher at Lahainaluna High School and coach to the LHS Robotics team. Aubrey doubles as an accountant and a talented jewelry maker. They are a family of five, consisting of six-year-old twins, and their 10-month-old baby girl. They… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My family resided up by the mill. 485 Aki Street.

I am writing to you on behalf of my father in law Keoni Keohuhu and mother in law Amy Tomogsco. They lived at Leoleo Street and have lost everything due to the tragic fire.

My dad is a well known diver amongst the fisherman community. He has provided endless amounts of tako for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha, I am the niece to Uncle Randall Villa. My uncle from the island of Molokai, moved to Lahaina and stayed and worked there for 29 years. He and his family lost everything in the fire. Anything helps, mahalo, we pray everyone in Maui stand together and remain strong.

ʻOhana Cedillo -

Hi my friends family lost their home in lahaina. My friend, Melissa (owner of Elena's restaurant) has made this flyer. If you could please post 🙏🙏🙏

Toa Family-

“My parents have lived in Lahaina for the past 30 years. My wife and kids were living with my parents in Lahaina at the Kupuohi Apartments. I’ve been traveling back and forth from Maui to Oahu for work. Sadly when all this happened, I wasn’t here. My wife was able to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My Brother Jacob was born and raised in Lahaina Maui. And he actually lived in Lahaina surf his whole life. He loves his hometown and was always at the beach, hiking, or making lei po’os for people. He was in the middle of it all and for the grace of God was able to make it out… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Hi my name is Jesabel and my family and I lost our home due to the Lahaina wildfire
:( We lived in Lahaina our whole life right on Front Street. It breaks our heart that we weren’t able to grab anything in our home that we grew up in. The memories, the gatherings, the culture,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha, this is my best friend Trinity I was staying with her in Maui when we got hit with the Lahaina Maui fire. We are both safe but Trinity has lost everything. Trinity was the manager of the LahAina Surf shack and also worked at Fleetswoods on Front Street. Both her home and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Naiwi Teruya is a native Hawaiian father of four kids. He lost everything and barely made it out of town alive with just the clothes on his back. Please donate 🙏🏾 Venmo @naiwi-teruya

@naiwi Aloha family and friends, we, the children of Lenward Kamake’eaina, are starting this fundraiser to help our father and his family get back on their feet. On August 8th, 2023, a fire swept through the community of Lahaina, destroying everything in its way. Sadly, our father,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@naiwi Aloha, like so many others our uncle Hector and cousin ChazzyDee escaped Lahaina just in time. Uncle Hector says he and his landlord waited to see what was going to happen with the fires but by 9:00pm Tuesday night they could see flames, hear booms and knew they needed to get… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@naiwi Aloha!! We are creating this donation resource for our Dad Wayne Phillips Sr. and other immediate family members such as Kaya, Aunty Nani & Puao who have lost their home & Absolutely everything with it.

Ka 'Ohana Phillips has lived at 247 Prison St. for So many generations, and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@naiwi My family has lived in Lahaina for 27 years and in one day it was all gone. Everything we built, everything it stood for, gone. I am thankful my brother got out with his three dogs but the loss is great. And my parents lost a home that can never be replaced to it’s former glory.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@naiwi Hi, I’m submitting on behalf of my parents and my sister. We have a go fund me page started for them. Donations can also be sent to my venmo account (as my parents don’t have an account) and i will send donations over to them.

Like many Lahaina families my family has also lost… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@naiwi This is another Lahaina Family that lived at 1342 kahoma street. There name is Isileli and Akolea Faleta. That’s their daughter Anasiueli venmo.

My name is Jenina Pali (Misay). My family is alive but lost multiple homes & multiple cars along with everything else. We lived in Aulike St. near my grandma, aunties/uncles & cousins who have also lost their homes. I humbly ask for your support to help them back on their feet.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My family of four and my extended family have lost our beloved home to the devastating fire that swept through our historical town of Lahaina. Any sort of donation will go a long way for my community and ohana. #MauiStrong ❤️🤍

Hi, I’m Krystaleia Hanog (Bettencourt), I, along with my brother and sister, grew up just down the road from 505 in the home my mom grew up in. Her parents bought their home in the 70s and eventually passed it on to her, and she was going to do the same. Our childhood home faced… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My name is Jeffery and I am helping with disaster relief for my mother Brenda Arcangel/Kimokeo, her siblings Mike, Lei, Aaron, Cindy and cousins. Multiple family homes have been destroyed in the Lahaina fire and they have lost their homes, cars, most of their belongings. The town… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My grandma lives on Kauaula Rd in Lahaina and lost her entire house to the fire. Her name is Vivian Ichiki. Here is info about her:

This is Vivian Ichiki, born in Lahaina and lived at her home on Kauaula Road for almost 50 years. She was an active member of the community; you’d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Our family lived on Fleming road.

Like thousands of others we lost everything. We didn’t have time to grab anything but the dogs. We had 3 houses on our property. And it was a multigenerational home built by our grandparents. We are more than grateful for the family to all be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Aloha,

As many of you know about what is happening with the Lahaina fires. My Aunty Melecia , her brother Kai, and her children Kaimana (24), Serenity (18) & Kamakoa (11), all born and raised in Lahaina lost everything, and were forced to leave everything behind but the family… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My name is Leonore Amano. We had a family home on Hoapili St and also had our second house, which everyone called The Big Red House on Front St, between Safeway and the old Charthouse restaurant. My brothers and I all grew up in our Hoapili St home. We are devasted to have lost… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

We are all deeply affected and still grieving the devastation of our hometown in Lahaina. My parents, Locuerdo & Merlina Comilang are also lost their homes like so many others.

We humbly ask from our family and friends to unite together and help them rise up again and build new… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Rafa Ochoa, Remy, Malachi (9 years old), & Nalea (6 years old). We lived right off of Lahainaluna road. Like many others, we lost everything. We only had minutes to spare to save our family and dog. Any donations will help.

We as a ʻOhana have a connection to Maui, Lahaina especially, where my two nephews Ekolu and Michael was born, raised. They still live there with thier families, their mom Pam, Ekolu's wife Kawai and their 2 girls Kahiona (13) and Kahiau (11)
We are asking anyone for your kōkua… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha! My family lost two homes and that left 18 without a place. We had two homes and a cottage (side by side) on Ainakea Rd - Hayes, Cashman, Harbottle, Kaina families. This is my family: Names:
Tommay Harbottle
Brandon kaina
Kaui kaina
Theia Kaina
Troy kaina
Dorcas Cashman… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My name is kaha’i. My family has lived in Lahaina for 3 generations now. My dad grandma and 3 brothers have lost everything to the fire of our generational family home on kahena street. We are blessed that everyone made it out alive but lost everything in the process. Anything to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Many of you heard or seen what happen to Lahaina. Colobong family lived behind the mill. We are one of the many families who lost everything during the fire. We are devastated from the unforeseen event. We are asking for donation to help us get back and start again. Any amount… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Like so many other families in Lahaina, my Aunty Lani and Grandma Noni lost everything in the fires.

They didn’t get any notice or have time to evacuate and were barely able to escape with the clothes on their back and my grandma’s walker. They lived at Lahaina Surf and were… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Jake is born and raised in Lāhainā and kaitlyn is an elementary school teacher. Their home in wahikuli burnt down along with all their vehicles and the $50k worth of equipment Jake just invested in for his new business. They have two young kids and need all the help they can to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha,

My name is Florence. I am creating this to help my family who have lost their home due to the Lahaina fire. My family resided up by the mill.

First and foremost I am grateful that my family including our extended ohana are all safe!

The fire that ravished the beautiful… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Vanessa Lokan is submitting on behalf of her father, Vernon Medeiros. He has lived in Lahaina all his life, proud ‘83 graduate of Lahainaluna. Growing up in Lahaina, whenever we were out and about it seemed like he never everybody. Anyone he spoke to he would tell me the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Ka 'ohana Cabrera Pagatpatan

“My name is Kelsea J Dallas Maikalaniku'umakanakeanuenue
lokomaika'ina'auao Nacino Cabrera along with my Jacob-Kyle Ha'aheo Roy Pagatpatan. We have three beautiful children, our two sons, Job-Kyle (10), Jre-Kane (6), and our daughter Jax-Kwin (4). We… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Kukui

My 80 year old father has lived more than half of his life in Lāhainā where he met my mother and had me. He started here as a truck driver for the pineapple fields to finally retiring as a shuttle driver. Recently moving from Napili to Lāhainā so that I could be closer to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

On August 8th, Lauren and Ronnie unfortunately lost their home to the Lahaina wildfires. Ronnie has been in Hawaii for over 50 years, working tirelessly to provide for his family. Lauren has been the matriarch, and spends most of her time with her grandchildren, spoiling them… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Stevens ‘Ohana-

“Even with the tragedy of not just losing his home, but of losing his mom he’s been in and out of Lahaina every single day taking care of Lahaina.”

this family lost their mama and their home in the same day. praying for better days ahead ‘ohana stevens ❤️

Aloha my name is Kilohoku I am fundraising for my dear cousin Lilinoe and her 2 children Kinohi and Kahaʻiku. I want to let any family or friends know that she and her kids are safe. She and her family as well as many others were affected by the Lahaina wildfires. Her apartment… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

‘Ohana Gomes

Aloha Ohana & Friends,
My name is Tehani Kuhaulua the oldest grandchild of Donna Gomes making this campaign on behalf of my immediate family members. As we all know about the horrifying drastic life-changing event that took place on August 8th, 2023. Along with many… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

‘Ohana King

Sean and Kim King and their three keiki have been displaced by the Lahaina fire. You may recognize Kim as being a very talented hairstylist and cosmetologist and Sean as a BJJ expert. Kim is also 33 weeks pregnant.

Kaualani Kaholokula-

“I grew up in Lahaina all my life with my boys as well . I left in 2017 with no place to go then had my daughter, We finally made it back to my hometown in November after all these years and I looked forward to raising my girl here too. My boys do not live… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Hi Family, I'm Hoku. My sister and her family were affected by the Lahaina Fires. They are all safe and out in Napili with family. Please consider donating in anyway. I'm taking Venmo donations on her behalf (her account is not allowing her to update information so it's not… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Ohana Curimao and Jaramillo —
Like everyone else in our hometown we too have lost everything but the gift of life is still ours and we shall rise ❤️ Born and raised ,my children all went to school in the west side,star athletes know for their wrestling ,commitment to coaching the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

‘Ohana Vehikite and Piutau —

Born and Raised. Went to elementary school King Kamehameha, Lahaina Intermediate, graduated from Lahainaluna High School. My home address I owned was 281 Prison St Lahaina, HI 96761. I purchased in 2019.

Kumu Liko, Sissy Rogers and ‘Ohana-

“My name is Bradley Liko Rogers.
Our 'ohana has lived in this family home for two generations. I have served my community of Lahaina for the last 26 years teaching the Hawaiian language and culture to the children of Lahaina. My wife
Sissy has… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Rickard ‘Ohana-

“The Rickard family's commitment to Lahaina runs deep. They've been unwavering supporters of Lahainaluna, Lahaina and the entire Maui community, yielding a legacy of police officers, nurses, teachers, and coaches who have served tirelessly. Tragedy struck close… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

'Ohana Erikson/Vierra/Falbo/Costaneto-

“I am Hali’i Vierra, one of ten who resided at our home. our family home located at 308 aulike st. All of our hard work, blood, sweat, and tears gone within minutes. The place that my family and I grew up in and hoped to raise our children.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Cunningham Family-

“we are a 5th generation Ohana with deep roots in Maui. we are Gabriel & Krystal
Cunningham, along with our parents, and sister who just lost our home and everything due to the Lahaina Wildfire.
We have 3 beautiful kids, an 18 year old son and 6 year old twin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Mack Palau and his 3 girls-

“We moved into our new apartment 10 months ago. Started to rebuild our lives after losing my wife. The day the fires happened we thought the fire was under control. Little did we know that when we left our place, half of lahaina was on fire. No… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Chang ohana —
Thank you everyone for your support and prayers during this time of emergency. My name is Robert Chang III (Ekolu) and like so many on August 8, 2023 we lost nearly everything due to the Maui Wildfire.
We were lucky and fortunate enough to leave with some supplies… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Momi, Kirk and Radyn(14 years old) and multigenerational home.

“Along with many other families in our community, we lost everything! We have eachother and our lives which is more than others can say. Everything happened so fast so we are just so grateful to be alive.”

heard… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Ferris and Andy Badua-

“We the Baduas are 4th generation Maui residents. Andy is a 1996 graduate of Lahainaluna and I am a 1999 Lahainaluna graduate. We’re raising our 4 children in Lahaina. Our two girls graduated from Lahainaluna, Kelsi in 2017 and Kailee in 2020. Kingsly was… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Kelsi, Shiloh and Quinn(3 years old)

“We loved our home. It was our first place together as a family and it was so special to us. We weren’t home when the fire got really bad, and all we had was the clothes on our backs. We lost everything in the fire. All we have left are the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Kelsi, Shiloh and Quinn(3 years old)

“We loved our home. It was our first place together as a family and it was so special to us. We weren’t home when the fire got really bad, and all we had was the clothes on our backs. We lost everything in the fire. All we have left are the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

‘Ohana Nuesca-Ganer

“This has been our home for three generations which housed uncles, aunties, cousins, parents, sisters, brothers, kids, pets and many priceless family memories. This fire displaced seven of our family members (including kids) and we lost one who couldn’t make… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Trixy and Ku’umomi Ganer(12 years old)

“We loss everything! In a blink of an eye, my loved ones, my HOME was taken away. As a single mom who often has to be away for work, I’m grateful that my family was there to save my daughter.”

we’re very thankful Trixy and Ku’umomi is here… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Ashley Ganer & Kori Perreira-

“There was little to no time to get out of there. Nobody had any way of knowing what was going on unless you saw the flames. We only had time to pack a few things. Thinking we’d still have a home to come back to. The loss and pain we feel is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Kanani Alboro and Ohana- “our home is gone and the evacuation was so sudden and quick we just grabbed our kids and we were out. We're grateful for the ohanas that let us stop and stay at all of your hales. But please if you're able and/or willing please help my growing ohana. We… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Leianna and Nick Webb, along with their six children, we’re displaced from their Lahaina home. High school sweethearts, they’ve been married for 20 years. Their children range in age from 23-3 years old. They were both born and raised in Lahaina and have family ties that go back… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

I am from Lahaina, born, raised went Kam 3 lahaina inter, grad LHS '07. My whole family is from there for generations. 6 of my family homes have been devastated by the fires. Including 2 generational homes. My uncle Manny portabes' house included. My aunty lived there, Tina and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Felice Kanoelani Kuuleialoha Lukela, single parent of 4 children who lost everything.

#lahainafire #lahaina #maui #mauistrong

We all graduated from lahainaluna high school my dad was a 4 year boarder met his high school sweetheart which is my mom ernette asato her grandma and her mom gave my dad and mom the house to grow their own family in mill camp right down in lahaina 35 + years of living in the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Brandon & Loke Fujiwara
recently faced a devastating and unexpected tragedy – their home on the island of Maui was engulfed in the destructive Lahaina fire. The flames not only consumed their cherished belongings and memories but also left their family without a roof over their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Sharing for family. My family’s home was burnt down on Malanai St in Lahaina. My aunty Ilima Hong was a former vice principal at Lahainaluna High School, her husband Danton Hong has worked many years in Kapalua and coached a few of his daughters softball teams in Lahaina. Both of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My Neizman-Kawaguchi Ohana was born and raised in Lahaina. Everyone has and continues to do their part of the community for generations. From being a first responder, retired teacher to supporting the community in many ways. As they weren't able to save their house, they also… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My name is Kimberly Cuevas-Reyes and I am raising money for me and my 2 son’s, Braden & Sammy to rebuild our home. We lived on Kuhua Street, and have lost everything to the Lahaina wild fires. Anything you can contribute goes directly to us rebuilding our home.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha!
My family & I lost our home in the Wahikuli area of Lāhainā 💔 My household consists of my grandparents (Mr & Mrs Akiona) my mom Lorene & my brother Michael who is a Lāhainā paramedic for the last 8 years & has been working since Tuesday when the fire started.

Any… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Gene is a family friend who lost his home & business. Photos & where they live in Lahaina are on his profile, I’m not sure how much he’s online so I’m sending it because it would mean a lot if you shared. They lost everything.

#lahainastrong #lahaina_ohana_venmo #mauifires #maui

My name is Kawehi Atai aka Kuii, I lost my apartment in the fire along with everything inside. I was born and raised in Lahaina and have spent the last 9 years serving the community at HIC in the Lahaina Cannery Mall.

My entire life’s worth of possessions were lost in the fire,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Hey, my family lost there home up on paunau st off of lahainaluna. I mean we're one of the Curimao ohana's. My mom works at a condo in Kaanapali and had to leave and my brother is on the streets of lahaina somewhere. My mom always helped anyone she'd come across with what she… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

My Uncle, Al Dasugo, an 80 year old Lahaina native, lost his hale (near Waiola church) and ALL of his possessions to the horrific fire. He was an adamant collector of Hawaiiana antiques, treasures and jewelries and had accumulated a priceless collection over his lifetime. (I… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Aloha, please consider our family on your page.

We like many are a multi generational family that has roots in lahaina and family/childhood home was burnt by the fires. My grandfather worked in that lahaina sugarcane fields, grandma retired accountant from royal lahaina, and mom… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

It’s for my cousin’s family if you can please post their Venmo. My cousin’s wife is born and raised in Lahaina and he’s from Kihei. They have been raising their son in Lahaina and have been running their small cake business in their home in Lahaina. They’re known bakers in Maui… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Dalilha and Jonah Rodrigues of Lahaina. They lived 6 Ipu Wai Lane. They share 2 sons that were also left displaced and without a home. They are the owners of Dee's Poi Mochi, that was located at Anchor Square.

#lahainastrong #lahaina_ohana_venmo #mauifires #maui

Keli’i and Malia and their four children lost everything in the fire. They are multi generational native Hawaiian family from Lahaina. Let’s help them rebuild 🙏🏾 Venmo @malia-nobriga

#lahainastrong #lahaina_ohana_venmo #mauifires #maui

@malia This is Māhealani Criste and her keiki. She lost her home at Kaiāulu o Kupuohi and is trying to rebuild her life as a single mother. Please head over to her Venmo and share some aloha with her.

#lahainastrong #lahaina_ohana_venmo #mauifires #maui

@malia Shannon Ii, born and raised in Lahaina, single mother of 3 lost her home in the devastating fire. Please donate money to her venmo at @iishann808

#lahainastrong #lahaina_ohana_venmo #mauifires #maui

@malia Meet Joey and Sheri Tihada. Joey Is a coach of Napili canoe club and head coach of Lahaina Luna football team. Sheri works at Maui Electric Company and though they lost her own home and everything in it, she is still working tirelessly to restore electricity to the community.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

@malia Spice Prince
"My entire life... gone. I barely got out with my dog in a backpack. A Pair of shorts. Flipflops. Everything else is ashes."

@malia Glenn and Lehua I’i-

“Aloha this is my dad and mom Glenn “BraddahG” and Lehua Ii. My mom graduated from Lahainaluna c/o ‘77. My parents met at Kapalua and raised us kids in Lāhainā. My families ties runs deep in Lāhāina.  We grew up on baby beach and later my parents worked hard… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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