The Maui News — The nonprofit Hawai’i Land Trust has received a $1.1 million grant from the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund to create temporary jobs for 48 Maui residents affected by the recent wildfires.

Pacific Business News — The HPM Foundation has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at UH campuses across the state.

Maui Now — Elemental Excelerator, a leading nonprofit investor in climate technology for deep community impact, introduced its latest cohort, bringing its total amount of investments to $79M.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — 10 wāhine who have stepped up to lead, from corporate executives to organizers of grassroots relief efforts on Maui.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Big Island Now — The Queen’s Health System has named Stephany Vaioleti as president of Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on Hawai‘i island.

Pacific Inno — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry Program awarded more than $42 million to local projects last month, as part of a national initiative.