About Us

Habitat for Humanity Maui (HfHM) was incorporated in 1996 and officially became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 1997. It was an all volunteer organization for the first five years and hired its first Executive Director in 2003. During the first several years the affiliate did several renovations and worked vigorously to spread the word about Habitat's mission. In 2003, HfHM built its first house bringing six people directly out of homelessness into a simple, decent home.

Habitat for Humanity Maui follows the principals of Habitat for Humanity International by selling homes to low income families at a no interest and no profit basis. They serve families that are between 25% and 60% of the median income for Maui County. Families are required to attend homeowner education classes, budget counseling and credit counseling. HfHM believes that families need a hand up not a hand out.

Board of Directors:

Dean Duque, President
Mark Moser, Vice President
Gwen Hiraga, Secretary
Alan Sakuma, Treasurer
Darryl Banks
Jack Fisher
Clarice Holmes
John Jaskula
Charlene Ka'uhane
Frank "Bud" Pikrone
Mike Takamatsu
Kalani Wong
Mei Lee Wong
Deborah Wright

Staff:

Sherri K. Dodson, Executive Director
Lisa Jaber, Assistant to Executive Director
Melissa Mauliola, Development Director
Cheryl Pokipala, Community Relations Director
Mike Gerry, Construction Supervisor
Karen Motooka, ReStore Manager
Ed Freeman, Construction Manager
Travis Albano, ReStore Clerk
Nani Kaalakea-Rust, ReStore Clerk
Marty McMahon, E-Cycling Coordinator