Max Holloway scores a $1.2 million donation in a charity blitz that sends Maui’s Ka La‘i Ola project over the finish line.
The move, launched through the Max Holloway Foundation, was a power play that turned a global merchandise drive into a $1.2 million haul for HomeAid Hawai‘i.
The 57‑acre modular community—dubbed the state’s largest interim housing project—now houses over 320 families and nearly 900 people, an instant record in disaster response.
HomeAid CEO Kimo Carvalho said the donation is a game‑changing boost, while Governor Josh Green cheered the “win‑win” partnership that delivered hope faster than a typical four‑year build.
With the funding in place, the project is set to shift gears toward full ownership by the Department of Hawaiian Homelands in 2029, as the state aims to replicate the quick turnaround in future crises.