Community, compassion, and commitment came together at Mākena Golf & Beach Club as they hosted their annual benefit golf tournament in support of Maui Youth & Family Services (MYFS) and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center (FCJC) of Maui.
Community partners and supporters came out for a day of spirited competition and shared purpose to uplift Maui’s youth, raising $18,000 between both organizations!
“We are incredibly grateful to Mākena Golf & Beach Club for so generously sponsoring a fun-filled golf event benefitting Maui Youth and Family Services and the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center. The proceeds directly benefit MYFS’ residential services program and provide unrestricted dollars that can pay for food, clothing, and incidental costs that contracts do not cover. We appreciate everyone’s kōkua in helping provide the funds needed to ensure our youth receive the nurturing needed for a lifetime of resiliency.” said Nicole Hokoana, CEO of Maui Behavioral Health Resources.
Continued Community Support
The spirit of the tournament continues through Mākena’s upcoming Lau Ke Aloha Community Art Initiative, part of the Kinolau Community Art Exhibit. For every piece of art created and submitted, Mākena Golf & Beach Club will match the submission with a $10 donation, for MYFS and FCJC.
MYFS has selected the native kinolau ʻulu as a representative of their efforts in the community. The ʻulu symbolizes nourishment, security, abundance, and resilience — a powerful reflection of youth who, when supported, can thrive despite life’s early challenges.
Interested in submitting artwork? Visit: https://www.makenainfo.com/kinolau-submit-art
Learn more about this collaborative charity golf tournament on Maui Now.
