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We humbly ask for your kōkua as we continue our mission of helping to solve Hawai‘i’s housing crisis. We are happy to report our latest impact numbers:

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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

About Aikū’ē Kalima

Aikū’ē Kalima, former Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Manager for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, joins Hawaiʻi Community Lending as its lending director.
Kalima comes to HCL with more than 25 years of experience in community development and mortgage lending. In his new position, Kalima will direct HCL’s consumer, construction, mortgage and small business lending.
“As a native Hawaiian and Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary, I understand the financial needs for economic development and quality housing for kānaka is great,” said Kalima, who led OHA’s deployment of $9.8 million in loans to 286 native Hawaiians statewide over the last five years. “For over 25 years, I have worked tirelessly at the grassroots level, educating kānaka on the skills necessary to achieve the dream of homeownership and providing resources to achieve financial sustainability. I plan to continue serving the lāhui empowering ‘ohana and communities as the lending director for Hawai‘i Community Lending.”
Kalima takes the reins of HCL’s $16-million revolving loan fund and will oversee a team of seven staff members statewide. “HCL is honored to have Aikū’ē join us in our mission to help tackle our housing crisis by funding native Hawaiian and local families to build, buy and save homes from foreclosure,” said HCL Executive Director Jeff Gilbreath. “He has proven leadership in both the public and private sectors and has the passion to get families on the land through homeownership.”

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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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