UPDATE (March 2026)
We are beyond grateful to share that, thanks to your generosity and aloha, we have far surpassed our original goal for supporting families in Laie. What started as a small effort to help our immediate community has grown into something so much bigger than we ever imagined.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Your kindness, prayers, and willingness to show up for our community mean more than we can put into words.
Because of this incredible support, we have been able to begin helping families here in Laie with immediate needs like clean-up, essential supplies, and recovery efforts—and as we continue to see the severe impact of the floods across our Island, we feel called to expand these efforts to nearby communities here on the Northshore that have been deeply affected in unimaginable ways also.
To remain transparent and intentional with how funds are distributed:
• The first $80,000 raised will go directly to families in Laie, as originally intended.
• Any funds raised beyond $80,000 will be thoughtfully distributed to nearby affected communities who are also in need of support.
Our goal is to steward these donations with integrity, fairness, and aloha—making sure the help reaches those who need it most.
We’ll keep you guys updated as everything unfolds and funds start going out.
With so much aloha and gratitude,
Hi’ilei & Mona-Jane
How it started…
Aloha, my name is Hi’ilei Cummings, I was born and raised here in Laie (fourth generation), this town is my whole life, and I love my community deeply. The people here have always shown up for each other in the hardest times—they helped raise me, and I’ve seen firsthand how strong and caring they are. While I was fortunate not to be directly affected by the recent floods, I was there in person, witnessing the devastation to so many homes and families. It’s heartbreaking to see friends and neighbors lose their homes and belongings, especially knowing how tight finances already are in Hawaii, where the cost of living is so high. Many are scraping by as it is, and now they face the overwhelming burden of cleaning, repairing, and replacing what was lost.
That’s why I’m organizing this fundraiser—to help provide immediate relief to those who need it most. The funds raised will go directly to families in our community to help them clean up, repair their homes, and replace essential belongings. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a real difference—even providing a meal for a family for one day. If you’re not able to give, sharing this fundraiser or simply showing your appreciation for the island and its people means so much. If Hawaii has ever touched your life, now is a chance to give back. The people are the heart of this place, and it’s where the aloha spirit is truly felt.
Thank you for standing with us and helping our community recover. Your support brings hope and relief during this difficult time.