The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. 

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From beach cleanups to advocating at the County level, Surfrider Maui is constantly working to ensure a healthy future for Maui coastlines. Programs include  Rise Above Plastics & Surfrider  Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, which works with local restaurants on Maui to eliminate plastic waste.

Surfrider also hosts a number of events, including surf movie nights and concerts throughout the year.

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La‘akea is a life sharing community that includes intellectually and developmentally disabled youth and adults dedicated to discovering, supporting, and enhancing the contribution of each individual through meaningful opportunities and productive work.

The programs include farming, economic ventures, the arts and activities of daily living – all coming alive in a community with homes, community buildings, a farm market, craft studios, and multipurpose buildings.

Inspired by the international Camphill model, La‘akea offers a unique alternative to conventional care where coworkers, residents, and day program participants thrive

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is an educational facility that teaches children and adults about animals in a way that changes their perspective about themselves and the world around them. Our emphasis is upon teaching that every living being needs food, water, shelter, shade, love, and has language.

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Most of the animals at Leilani Farm Sanctuary were orphaned, neglected, or abused. They host at-risk youth programs, school field trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours for the general public.

Through interaction with animals, children from troubled homes learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness.