Fellows mentioned in this story: Kainoa Casco

From Maui Now:

As part of ongoing efforts to support West Maui families and students, Maui United Way has awarded a $10,000 donation to Lahainaluna High School’s Athletics Department.

The contribution follows the first Lahainaluna Firebreak Community Work Day, where more than 60 community members, alumni, partner organizations and student-athletes gathered to help restore and protect Hawaiʻi’s oldest high school campus.

The weekend effort cleared invasive foliage and strengthened fire protection around the upper campus. The project was a collaboration between Maui United Way, Lahainaluna High School, Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Lahaina Excavation, Hawaiian Electric, Maui Emergency Management Agency and dedicated alumni networks.

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