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Community Engagement

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Here, you’ll find all the latest information on our upcoming community engagement initiatives including workshops, information sessions, and outreach events.

Our goal is to empower and support our communities through education, resources and open discussion forums where we listen and learn from the communities we serve. Whether you’re interested in learning more about Hawaiʻi Community Lending, exploring our programs and loan options, or understanding the steps needed to build on Hawaiian Home Lands, we have something for everyone. 

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Ho‘okele Home Program

Hawaiʻi Community Lending is working on upcoming community engagement opportunities across the State of Hawaiʻi. New events and opportunities will be shared here and across our social media platforms as they become available.

Stay connected and be the first to know—subscribe to our e-newsletter below for the latest HCL news, programs, and community updates.

About Aikū’ē Kalima

Aikūʻē Kalima, former Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Manager for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, joined Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL) in 2024 and serves as its Enterprise Loan Manager.

With more than 25 years of experience in community development, mortgage lending, and mission-driven finance, Kalima brings extensive expertise in expanding access to capital for underserved communities. In his current role, he manages HCL’s Social Enterprise Loan Program, providing financing to businesses supporting affordable housing development and services for low- and moderate-income families across Hawaiʻi. He also leads the development of HCL’s Kūkulu Partner Program, which builds a trusted network of contractors and builders to help connect families with qualified housing professionals while expanding access to capital for local businesses.

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About Nikki

Nikki Hollern is a mother of five, born and raised in Upcountry Maui, but she spent the last 15 years in the beautiful town of Lahaina. Lahaina stole her heart, with the people and the town being unlike any other. After the fire, her family had to relocate to Kahului.

Her heart remains in Lahaina, and her goal is to help this amazing community get back to where they belong. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the HCL ‘ohana, helping navigate this incredibly hard time and hopefully serving as a guiding light to assist the community in returning home and coming back even stronger.

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