Kānaka
Anti-Displacement Fund
The Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund is dedicated to safeguarding Hawai‘i’s kānaka maoli from displacement due to natural disasters.
The fund provides financial aid and expertise to help owner-occupant homeowners on Hawaiian Home Lands secure grants and loans for home repair and rehabilitation.
Impacted by Lala or Lowell?
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Hawaiʻi Community Lending is gathering information to better understand how the recent natural disasters have impacted our community.
If your home or property experienced damage, please complete this short survey. Your responses will help us identify community needs and understand where those needs are across our communities.
This work ensures our kānaka community remains rooted in their homeland, protecting our people’s place within the rich tapestry of Hawaiʻi while supporting housing recovery for impacted households across the state.
HCL revived the fund on March 23, 2026, seeding it with $1M to support loans for impacted homeowners. This builds on HCL’s earlier establishment of the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund following the August 2023 Lahaina fires.
Donate or invest today to make a difference.
Now more than ever, Hawai‘i Community Lending seeks your donations and investments in many areas from our Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund to helping place Hawaiians into homes.
Objectives
• Prevent displacement of Hawai‘i’s kānaka maoli from natural disasters that impact communities across the state.
• Provide financial aid and expertise for insurance claims and disaster assistance.
• Address financial barriers preventing kānaka from repairing and rehabilitating their homes.
The fund emerged in response to the urgent need to support the Native Hawaiian population, including the 273 kānaka homeowners displaced from their ancestral lands in Lahaina.
Impact:
Success stories
Dear Hawai‘i Community Lending,
I express deep gratitude for the crucial support provided to rescue my mother from imminent foreclosure on her Select Portfolio Services mortgage. Facing a $45,000 debt due to disrupted automatic payments, her financial distress began in June 2020, exacerbated by a bout of COVID-19 in 2020 and subsequent recovery. Unbeknownst to her, foreclosure proceedings unfolded in 2021 and 2022.
Upon discovering her imminent loss of home, I sought assistance from Hawaii Community Lending, initiating a modification trial option. Despite challenges and paperwork, the team secured a $59,101.62 grant, covering overdue payments and future expenses. This vital intervention ensures my mother’s continued residence, preserving over 25 years of cherished memories.
Thank you for your exceptional dedication.
Dear Family,
God is good! Over the past 4 challenging years, we faced the threat of losing our home. Despite setbacks and discouragement, a miraculous turn of events, including a timely call from Chanel Josiah, saved us. Our loan was reinstated on November 9th, coinciding with our 32nd anniversary.
Today, I made our first mortgage payment, and I feel a sense of wholeness and peace. This journey taught us not to give up hope, and I’m grateful to the HCL family for turning this ordeal into a blessing. Thank you, and may God continue to bless this company and its employees.
Mahalo
A BIG MAHALO TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO HAWAIIAN HOMEOWNERS!
SBP – $360,000
Oweesta – $250,000
Hawai‘i Community Foundation – $250,000
Kosasa Foundation – $250,000
Omidyar Foundation – $250,000
Hawaiian Council – $100,000
Makahakama Foundation – $100,000
Anonymous Donors – $100,000 ($75k +$25k)
Kataly Foundation – $30,000
Vatheuer Family Foundation – $25,000
Royal Business Bank – $5,000