Our Story
Maui Nui Resiliency Hui (MNRH) was born from a deep commitment to strengthening the resilience, equity, and sustainability of Maui’s communities.
Founded by local advocates, organizers, and community members, we work every day to build real solutions to some of the island’s most pressing challenges — from affordable housing and houselessness to shoreline restoration, food security, and workforce development.
At the heart of our work is a belief that Maui’s future must be rooted in community-led action, cultural respect, and environmental stewardship.
We bring people together, bridge gaps between government and grassroots movements, and work tirelessly to create pathways toward a thriving, resilient island home for all.
How We Work
Unlike traditional consultants who are hired to provide predefined services, Maui Nui Resiliency Hui acts as a Project Development Coordinator — identifying unmet needs, creating actionable solutions, forging partnerships, securing funding, and helping guide each project through to successful completion.
We are proactive innovators, not passive advisors:
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We identify the gaps that impact our community’s health, housing, environment, and economy.
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We design solutions rooted in collaboration, local insight, and long-term sustainability.
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We build partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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We secure funding to bring projects from concept to reality.
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We stay engaged throughout project development to help ensure successful implementation.
This hands-on, mission-driven approach allows us to move quickly, efficiently, and strategically to meet Maui’s evolving needs.
Empowering the Future of Maui Nui Through Resilience and Community Unity
Our Vision
A Maui where every resident has access to a safe, stable home; where our natural shoreline treasures are preserved for future generations; where fresh, healthy food is accessible to all; and where strong, vibrant communities can withstand and overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
Why "Resiliency Hui"
Our Mission
To create a stronger, more resilient Maui by empowering local solutions in affordable housing, shoreline stewardship, food security, workforce development, and community resiliency.
Our Current Focus Areas
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Affordable Housing, Houseless Solutions, and Housing Resiliency
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Shoreline Stewardship and Public Access
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Community Resilience: Food Security and Workforce Development
Learn More About Our Work
In Hawaiian, hui means a group coming together for a shared purpose. Our name reflects our core belief: resilience is not built alone. It is the result of community working together, lifting one another up, and forging solutions rooted in collaboration, and kuleana.
Our Values
At Maui Nui Resiliency Hui, our work is grounded in the values that define and guide who we are, how we show up, and what we fight for.
🌱 Community First
We believe real change begins at the community level. We prioritize the voices, needs, and wellbeing of Maui’s residents — especially those who are underserved or overlooked.
🤝 Collaboration Over Competition
We seek out partnerships, not credit. We believe in building bridges between government, nonprofits, and grassroots leaders to develop inclusive, lasting solutions.
🧭 Integrity and Accountability
We operate with honesty, transparency, and a deep sense of kuleana (responsibility). We stay present from idea to implementation — doing what we say, and saying what we do.
🌊 Resilience Through Action
We don’t wait for solutions — we create them. We believe in bold, proactive steps that empower our island to recover, adapt, and thrive in the face of ongoing challenges.
🪧 Advocacy with Aloha
We advocate fiercely and respectfully, standing up for housing justice, environmental stewardship, and economic equity with the spirit of aloha at the center of everything we do.
🌺 Cultural and Environmental Stewardship
We honor the people, places, and traditions that make Maui unique. Our work protects our island’s heritage while shaping a sustainable future for the next generation.
