Keeping Lahaina lands in lahaina hands

Mahalo nui to Kanaeokana for producing this video.

We hold space, not displace.

We are the Lahaina community land trust

We are a hui of dedicated professionals who have identified strategies to help preserve the character of the Lahaina community. We are experienced and educated kiaʻi, rooted to our island culture, organizing to protect and care for our lands.

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We serve the community of lahaina

The Vision

A thriving community, rooted by kamaʻāina, and generational Lahaina ʻohana, where our relationship with ʻāina breeds collective well-being.

The Lahaina Community Land Trust is led by dedicated, Lahaina-rooted professionals, committed to the long-term recovery of Lahaina. We see the rising of Lahaina as an ʻohā, a next generation offspring of the makua that came before. Our intention is to nurture that ʻohā to ensure it grows healthy and strong, a beautiful reflection of the previous generation.

The Mission

To protect and perpetuate Lahaina, by empowering the Lahaina community to live, engage, and prosper, restoring and caring for its ʻāina and ea.

Our goal is to help keep Lahaina families in Lahaina, protect cultural and environmental sites and explore values-based economies as Lahaina rebuilds. Experienced and educated kiaʻi, we are organizing to ensure Lahaina lands will remain in the hands of our community for future generations.

What is a community land trust?

Community Land Trusts (CLT) are powerful and enduring structures for land protection and land justice. They are nonprofits that purchase and own land with the purpose of keeping it in community control, to be used as the community determines.

What’s next For Lahaina Landowners?

As a Lahaina landowner considering the possibility of selling, we understand the complexities and emotions involved in this decision. We're here to explore a partnership that respects your needs and aligns with your values.

By completing a brief inquiry form, we can get the information necessary to see how we can assist you. Rest assured, we'll reach out to you within seven days to discuss how we can work together, ensuring your decisions are met with the care and consideration they deserve.

A Community Led Effort is Underway

Mahalo to Kanaeokana for creating this video regarding the work of the Lahaina Community Land Trust.

In the Media:

‘O Ke Kahua Ma Mua

Learn about community-based land trusts in this panel with Lahaina Community Land Trust - Carolyn Auweloa & Tamara Paltin - and Reyna Ramolete, moderated by Laura Hōkū Kaʻakua. This presentation comes from day one of "Kākoʻo Maui" the 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention.

View fullsize Congratulations to Carolyn Auweloa and Mikey Burke on their completion of the first ‘Ōiwi Leadership Accellerator program! Carolyn and Mikey are foundational pillars of Lahaina Community Land Trust, and we are so proud to have them on our team.
View fullsize We’re celebrating our birthday this week ♥️ November 16th marks exactly one year since we received the official letter from the IRS that recognized the formation of Lahaina Community Land Trust as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To show our hea
View fullsize Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the team of @islandshospice — for the kindness and support they show Hawai’i’s families in their work each and every day, while also going out of their way to show the generosity to others working
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View fullsize Keeping Lahaina lands in Lahaina hands takes all of us — and we are so thankful for supporters like @globalgiving . Mahalo nui for your generous support of our community-led vision for the future of Lahaina, where people and ʻāina thrive for ge
View fullsize Need help navigating the landscape of @sbagov resources available to rebuild and recover? The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting weekly Q&A and info sessions every Tuesday via Zoom, including tomorrow November 5. The topics include bus
View fullsize We want to give a huge mahalo to the @nakupuna for their steadfast support of our lāhui and commitment to ensure that Hawai‘i thrives for generations to come. We are so honored to be a recipient of their support, which will help create a legacy
View fullsize We’re so thankful for the support from kānaka enterprises and the opportunity to spread the word about our work to keep Lahaina hands in Lahaina hands! May the seeds planted and connections made with other organizations doing the work to help H

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