The Rotary District 5000 Foundation provided $3,600 to nonprofit Maui Healing to bolster therapeutic support and community wellness sessions during a period of great uncertainty.
The weekly sessions were offered to survivors of the August 2023 Maui Fires, and took place in Lahaina and at Hale สปO Lฤสปie in Kฤซhei. Maui Healing launched its weekly Art Groups in response to the thousands of displaced residents struggling to maintain the supportive connections once shared with neighbors and friends. The sessions were designed to foster emotional healing and community connection through creative expression.
The Rotary grant primarily funded food and snacks for children attending therapy sessions. Families were able to attend sessions without the added burden of meal planning or food insecurity. Sharing meals created a safe, welcoming environment, helping clientsโespecially childrenโfeel more relaxed and willing to share during therapy.
