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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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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.

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

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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