Outreach Committee




Outreach Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the Outreach Coordinator for the Outreach Committee of Keawalaʻi Congregational Church is to receive and process all requests for assistance from the Local Mission Fund of the church.

The fund provides support for individuals and families in need throughout Maui County. For more information, please call: (808) 281-7434.


Mahalo to all of our generous donors and the members and friends of the Outreach Committee for all of their work. Over $9,500 was raised for the Local Mission Fund.

2022 Grants —total $46,313.11

A total of 103 requests were received for review in 2022 from residents in need in communities throughout Maui County. A total of $46,313.11 was provided to individuals and families in need in Maui County. An effort continues to be made to "partner" with other church and community groups in responding to those in need.

Since 2014, and through 2022, the Outreach Committee has administered a total of $432,645.39 in grants to requests that were approved to help 907 individuals and families in Maui County.

Fundraisers and Donors

The Local Mission Fund continued to receive its income from the fundraising activities of the committee and the very generous donation in 2020 from the Estate of Fred and Renate (Renee) Lulof. In 2021, the fundraising efforts were hindered by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the Lulof Estate allowed us to continue to help many members of our community. The final distribution to the Outreach Committee from the Lulof Estate was in November of 2022.

The Outreach Committee hosted our “Walk in the Park - Art and Quilt Sale” on March 6. This fundraiser was three weeks after Keawala’i reopened to the public and was a perfect opportunity to gather and share our gifts and talents to benefit our local community. Through the efforts of those involved, we were able to raise $2,040*. We thank all who donated items for the fundraiser, and give a special mahalo nui loa to those who purchased items.

On April 2, Keawala’i held a quilt workshop graciously hosted by Cindee Burkitt and Dian Gruber. The participants had the opportunity to share their artistic and practical skills in the beautiful environment of our church grounds. They donated their quilts for our Christmas Craft Faire, as well as the registration fee proceeds of $455* to benefit our Outreach program. Mahalo to Cindee and Dian and the participants.

On December 11, our Christmas Craft Faire and Bake Sale raised $449*. Mahalo to the members of our Outreach Committee, as well as many members of our congregation, who donated and purchased crafts, art, handmade jewelry, and a multitude of delicious baked goods. The efforts of many went toward helping those in need throughout Maui County.

Makena Beach and Golf Club hosted Keawala’i Church and two other non-profit organizations for a fundraising golf event on December 11. Our committee members couldn’t claim any first-hand knowledge of golf, and were grateful that Bruce Burkitt agreed to chair the event. He rounded up twenty-four golfers for a spectacular day of golf on the beautiful Mākena Golf Course. Mahalo to Bruce and everyone who helped raise $8,750* for our Outreach Program. (*before taxes.)

In addition to fundraising events, our committee invited members and friends of Keawala’i to participate in a campaign to collect toiletries and first aid items to donate to a local chapter of the non-profit organization, "A Cup of Cold Water" (ACCW). They support the unhoused people in Maui community by distributing a wide variety of essential goods via the ACCW van at various locations in Maui County. Mahalo to Randy Spicocchi, Outreach Committee member, who chaired our month-long campaign, and to the members and friends of our congregation who generously donated an abundance of essential items.

Kūpono Music Studio Spring Recital

The annual Spring Recital of the Kūpono Music Studio of Kīhei is returning to Keawalaʻi Congregational Church on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Marti Kluth, Director, welcomes parents and friends.

Said Marti, “Many mahalo to Keawalaʻi Congregational Church for the use of (your) beautiful facilities. We are so fortunate to be able to perform here.” Donations received at the recital go to support the work of the Outreach Committee of the church.