Agbiag ti Lahaina

Mabuhay Lahaina

Kaibigan ng Lahaina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Filipinos in Lahaina. Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and cultivate a cooperative future that grounds and welcomes Filipinos, immigrants, and Indigenous peoples into a shared place of community and belonging.

Upcoming events

Katatagan Pondo - Financial Assistance

Those affected by the recent Kona Low storms can apply for a small one-time financial assistance up to $250.00 through the Katatagan Pondo. To apply click link below.

Katatagan Pondo application

March 2026 Kona Low Resources

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Join us this Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our first Kaibigan ng Lāhaina Tungtongan session. Come spend time together, relax, and enjoy community as we plant succulents, decorate your own pot and take it home with you. Pleas
Are you a household impacted by both the 2023 Lāhaina wildfires and the recent Kona Storm? You may qualify for a $250 one time grant to help with immediate needs. How to apply: Scan the QR link or email us at info@kaibigannglahaina.org. FUNDS ARE
WE ARE HIRING. Our Sawali Case Management Team is hiring Disaster Case Managers to help with our growing clientele. If you have strong organization skills, love working with people, and have strong past experiences or skills valuable to the position
Please use the provided information for any assistance resources you may need in the aftermath of today and the recent Kona Low storm affecting Hawaii. You can view these documents at our website: www.kaibigannglahaina.org (link is also in our bio).
We’re still feeling the gratitude from our time in San Francisco last week. 🌉 We were honored to connect with the team at the International Hotel Manilatown Heritage Foundation (@ihmanilatown) and begin what we hope will be meaningful partners
Kaibigan ng Lāhaina is nothing without the wisdom and strength of the many women who have helped stand up this work and carry our vision. They are wives, mothers, sisters, aunts - but they are also educators, advocates, therapists, organizers - holdi
KNL is pleased to offer another round of healthcare career pathway sponsorships. If you are interested in becoming a phlebotomist or a certified nurse aide and were impacted by the Lahaina fires, please submit an application via the QR Code. For inq
We are so grateful to have shared hearts, wisdom and SPACE with @prevention_institute Oakland staff. Sharing in the work that builds up people and communities, what we as Lahaina know about wildfire recovery and how we move in healthy means toward re
Through grant funds from @thehmsafoundation, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and in cooperation with @papaolalokahi - Kaibigan ng Lāhaina announces the continuation of our Direct Mental Health services. Community members needing access to
Visit us this Saturday at the Pa’ūpili Saturdays (Lahaina 3rd Saturdays) event at Lahaina United Methodist Church grounds, 9am-5pm. Learn more about our case management, mental health, workforce development and cultural services and events - or
Interested in becoming a Court interpreter? Looking for a new career path or a part time hustle? Curious but not sure where to start? Attend our Intro to Court Interpreting on January 22nd, from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM at the Kaibigan ng Lāhaina Recovery
Free hot Filipino meal on January 2, 2026, 5pm-6pm (or till supplies last) at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center. Open to all community members, especially those needing a hot meal. **To assure we can accommodate as many households as possible
Kaibigan ng Lāhaina announces Kawili, a proposed and planned agricultural farm and cultural education center. The near seven-acre lot is being leased in partnership with Maui Land & Pine Co. Kaibigan ng Lāhaina is seeking feedback, ideas and inpu
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support Kaibigan ng Lāhaina’s Tagumpay Pondo — our financial assistance fund dedicated to providing temporary aid for Lahaina fire survivors. Many in our community continue to face challenges meeting
A free, freshly cooked Thanksgiving meal is ready for you to pick up! Your Thanksgiving bento will include turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and corn. Please stay in your vehicle, and a volunteer will guide you to the KNL tent to receive your free m
The KNL Resource & Recover Center will be closed Wednesday, November 19 to Friday, November 21. We will reopen for regular hours 9am-4:30pm on Monday, November 24. Maraming Salamat for your understanding and patience.
October was a month full of events at Kaibigan ng Lāhaina Recovery & Resource Center! In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we hosted several events, including the Community Dinner & Talk Story; the Seniors’ Breakfast &
Our friends @binhiatanimaui are holding their annual BAYANIHAN FOOD DISTRIBUTION this Saturday. This event provides free food boxes and hot meals for the community. In wake of current pauses for SNAP benefits, we foresee this event will need many han
A huge congratulations to Dr. Debralyn Andres Arellano, PhD on officially earning her doctorate degree. Dr. Debbie successfully defended her dissertation on A Social Biography of a Nakemista: An Exploration of Ilokano Critical Race Feminism, Pedegog
Mahalo nui, @lgsylvialuke for taking time to meet with our KNL team. Thank you for your support, your insights and the privilege to build partnership with your office and the State of Hawaii. We look forward to doing good work for our community, and