Nearly 100 people have died following the devastating wildfires that have razed the island of Maui this past week, with death tolls expected to climb in the coming days. The island, which saw thousands of residents flee to safety, now faces a reported $5.6 billion worth of damage. In addition to donating to reputable nationwide
, an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage art group, will host an after work event on Tuesday, August 29, with cocktails, dinner, and music.
The event is inspired by the spirit of Pau Hana, which is Hawaiian for “after work,” and refers to “the old Hawaiian plantation days where the immigrant workers of different backgrounds, would come together after a long, treacherous day of work and talk story, share food, listen to music and dance to separate themselves from work,”Part of the proceeds from the event’s tickets, which range from $30 to $65, will go toward families affected by Maui’s wildfires.
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