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01/15/2026

We hit a major milestone in 2025 by shredding nearly 250,000 pounds of documents, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of the Bendon Foundation and Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation (HEICF) 🙏 The Bendon Foundation helped us launch this amazing program, and HEICF's generous donation took it to the next level by expanding our services and creating jobs! Click to read more about this milestone 🧐

Latest News Mahalo Bendon Foundation & HEICF! January 2025 The Ka Lima O Maui Secure Shredding Department achieved a major milestone in 2025, having shredded nearly 250,000 pounds of documents. The department originated in 2022 with a start-up grant from The Bendon Foundation. Funds were used to dev...

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from Ka Lima O Maui!

We welcome the New Year reflecting the gratitude for the people, partnerships, and purpose that continue to strengthen our community. Thank you to our participants, families, staff, and supporters for being part of our journey.

With a legacy of service behind us and hope ahead, we look forward to another year of empowering individuals, celebrating abilities, and building inclusive opportunities across Maui.

Wishing everyone a New Year filled with health, happiness, and Aloha.

12/17/2025

Congratulations to all our 2025 Award Winners🏅💪 Click to check out our Anniversary Celebration and Award Winners on our Latest News!

Thank you, Maui, for your incredible support over the past 70 years 🙏

Latest News 70th Anniversary Luncheon November 21, 2025 Our Annual Luncheon is a vibrant celebration that honors our Clients, Employees, and Staff of the Year while recognizing our contract partners for their pivotal role in creating job opportunities for adults with disabilities. This year, we mark...

12/06/2025

Today is one of our favorite traditions of the year, our annual Client Christmas Party at Manoli's Pizza Company in Wailea!

Our clients look forward to this special gathering every holiday season, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate together. It’s always a joyful time filled with delicious food, fun games, laughter, and plenty of dancing.

We’re so grateful for the relationships we’ve built and the community we get to share these moments with.

Wishing everyone a warm and festive holiday season.

12/03/2025

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for the Ka Lima O Maui Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! 🦃✨

This year was extra special as we also celebrated 70 years of service to our Maui community. We are grateful for the decades of support, partnership, and aloha.

A huge shout out to Kathy Collins for graciously serving as our Master of Ceremonies and introducing all of our special guests and award winners. Your presence added so much warmth and joy to the event.

Congratulations to all of our award winners! Your hard work, dedication, and support continue to inspire our entire Ka Lima ‘Ohana.

Here’s to many more years of uplifting and empowering our community!

10/18/2025

Our Executive Director, JD Wyatt, recently received the Maui Non-Profit Directors Association O'o Award for his leadership and contributions to the community. When receiving the award, JD recognized the teamwork that makes the dream work 💪 Read more about the award and what JD had to say on our website here ➡ https://kalimaomaui.org/maui-non-profit-directors-association-award/

10/14/2025

We are excited to share that we have launched our new website 💝 Now you can find in-depth information about our programs and services, request an application, make a donation, and more! We invite you to check out our new site (🔗in bio) 🧐 You probably didn't even know that we shred 😜

10/01/2025

This is Sam, he helps with trash pickup at Kanaha Beach Park 🤙 For over 20 years, he’s been a dedicated part of the Ka Lima O Maui team working hard to keep the beach park clean 💪

Programs like AbilityOne create opportunities across federal, state, and county agencies, helping thousands of people with disabilities find meaningful employment.

09/30/2025

Meet Panui 👋 She serves as both an administrative assistant and a key leader within Ka Lima O Maui. Beyond her administrative duties, Panui takes on the critical role of supervising the staff in our laundry and shredding department 👩🏻‍💻📄 Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence ensure the smooth and effective operation of these essential functions.

09/29/2025

"I like the games," Kahinau says, as he munches on his chips, when asked what his favorite part of our Medicaid Waiver Program is. Programs like Medicaid Waiver and are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities discover meaningful opportunities and build connections. These programs create supportive environments that empower participants to explore their interests and talents, fostering inclusion and independence.

09/28/2025

We came together for a little Birthday bash in the park yesterday and took a moment to ask Lynnell and Ewa, participants in the Special Olympics and our Medicaid Waiver Program, about their favorite aspects of being involved.

Lynnell shared that she enjoys serving as the assistant photographer, capturing moments, and contributing creatively. Ewa expressed her enthusiasm for the paper shredding tasks, highlighting her satisfaction in completing meaningful work.

Programs like Medicaid Waiver and play a crucial role in connecting individuals with disabilities to meaningful opportunities, fostering inclusion, and building skills that enhance their quality of life. These initiatives create pathways to independence and community engagement, empowering participants to explore their interests and talents in supportive environments.

09/26/2025

“I like to work on the beach crew,” Kanale says with a soft laugh 😎

For over five years, he has found more than just a job at Ka Lima O Maui; it has become a source of purpose, quiet pride, and a sense of belonging to a supportive community.

Programs like play a vital role in connecting people with disabilities to meaningful employment, opening doors to opportunities that uplift and empower 💪