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Grants for Hawaiian Council, Lāhui Foundation, and Hui O He’e Nalu
MARCH 30, 2026
All Within My Hands is granting $125,000 to flood relief efforts in Hawaii through three local organizations: the Hawaiian Council, the Lāhui Foundation, and Hui O He’e Nalu.
Hawaii is facing the worst flooding it’s seen in more than two decades, leaving the islands suffering an estimated US$1B in damage statewide. The subtropical weather systems—called kona lows near Hawaii—siphoned moisture from the tropics, fueling slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential, destructive rains. The soil became saturated, and the rivers surged to record levels as the rains continued. So far, hundreds of homes in O’ahu have sustained damage, in addition to millions of dollars in damage to farms across the island. As many as 115,000 O'ahu residents faced power outages in the storm's aftermath. While the heaviest rains have passed, flash floods remain possible in the coming days.
With strong ties to Hawaii, members of the AWMH Board reached out to identify ways to support the community, and we learned that our friend Jason Momoa was already there working with local organizations. AWMH is proud to join Jason and the many organizations and individuals working to provide critical relief and recovery assistance to the islands.
AWMH is granting US$50K to the Hawaiian Council (Formerly Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement), US$50K to the Lāhui Foundation, and US$25K to Hui O He’e Nalu. If you’d like to contribute, the buttons below will direct you to the flood relief funds accepting donations. The Hawaiian Council is matching every dollar up to $325K donated to its Kāko‘o O‘ahu: Emergency Relief for O‘ahu Flooding.
ABOUT HAWAIIAN COUNCIL
Hawaiian Council, formerly known as the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), is a member-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. Headquartered in Kapolei, the organization is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. Hawaiian Council provides access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. Hawaiian Council serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi. The organization’s diverse programs and services support all aspects of life for the communities we serve.
ABOUT LĀHUI FOUNDATION
The Lāhui Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Ko'olauloa, Hawai'i, that strives to become a dependable resource for underrepresented and underserved communities here in Hawai'i. Protection and preservation of culture, 'aina, and quality of life are the organization’s main focus. Communities often face many unforeseen challenges that they are not prepared for. Through education, funding, and a voice, the Lāhui Foundation will strive to ease these challenges with a platform of organizing and creating events. There are many great organizations in Hawai'i serving our communities. The Lahui Foundation looks forward to partnering and working with them. In areas where support might fall short and help is needed, the Lahui Foundation will step in. The organization is here to serve the people of Hawai'i.
ABOUT HUI O HE’E NALU
The Hui O He’e Nalu, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization’s purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, preserve, and provide assistance to facilitate the advancement of Hawaiian activities and culture, including, but not limited to, surfing of all variations, preservation of the environment—especially the ocean and shoreline, and Native Hawaiian cultural, gathering, and religious rites, on a local and global level. The Hui O Heʻe Nalu hosts several community events throughout the year that support cultural programs and uphold cultural and traditional values.
