Making Christmas Special

Every year for the past 16 years, Aaron Placourakis of Tri-Star Restaurants has hosted the clients and workers of Ka Lima O Maui for a great Christmas Luncheon. This year, in spite of Covid-19, he still made Christmas very special for the Ka Lima Ohana. Sadly, Sarento’s on the Beach, which was the venue all of those previous years, is now closed. Still, in spite of these challenges, Aaron kept his commitment alive by having the staff of Manoli’s Pizza Company and Nick’s Fishmarket prepared lunches to go for over 100 Ka Lima O Maui clients and workers. So again this year, for the 17th straight year, all of the Ka Lima guys enjoyed a great Christmas Grab and Go luncheon thanks to Aaron and his great staff. Mahalo to Aaron Placourakis, and the staff of Manoli’s Pizza Company, and Nick’s Fishmarket for this awesome Christmas gift to Ka Lima

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New Executive Director, JD Wyatt!!!

Ka Lima O Maui announced JD Wyatt has been named executive director of the nonprofit dedicated to “enhancing lives through self-reliance” for adults with disabilities on Maui. Wyatt succeeds Chantal Ratte, who recently retired after 27 years with the organization. Wyatt was the director of the Hawaii Nature Center — Iao Valley, and most recently, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Maui. Wyatt’s career spans over 30 years of both private sector and nonprofit leadership. “Many changes have taken place at Ka Lima O Maui this year, but one thing remains the same: our commitment to “Enhancing Lives through Self Reliance”.  As the new Executive Director, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Chantal and staff over the past two months through the transition. I’ve been amazed daily by the focus and caring energy directed towards the adults with disabilities we all serve. I had the opportunity to work with our

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14th Annual Benefit Golf Fundraiser

Mahalo nui loa to all of the golfers, the sponsors, the donors, the staff & volunteers, and The Dunes at Maui Lani for making the 14th Annual Benefit Golf Fundraiser the BEST ever for Ka Lima O Maui. We thank each and every one of you for your kind and generous support. We cannot do all the good things that Ka Lima does without all of your help. Thank you for reminding us again why Maui No Ka Oi.             

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