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Holloway's Foundation Rebuilds Maui, Aids 900 Survivors
19 Oct
Summary
- Max Holloway launched a foundation in 2025 to support underprivileged youth.
- His foundation partnered with UFC for a fundraiser benefiting Maui survivors.
- The initiative helped fund Ka La'i Ola, housing nearly 900 wildfire survivors.
Max Holloway, a former UFC Featherweight Champion from Hawaiʻi, established the Max Holloway Foundation in 2025. This foundation is dedicated to aiding underprivileged youth across the islands.
In a significant charitable effort, Holloway partnered with the UFC for a global merchandise fundraiser and sweepstakes. These initiatives generated substantial support for HomeAid Hawaiʻi's Maui Housing Initiative, specifically targeting the Ka La'i Ola project.
Ka La'i Ola, recognized as Maui's largest interim housing development, offers a vital refuge for survivors of the devastating August 2023 wildfires. As of October 14, 2025, the development had already provided shelter for nearly 900 individuals from over 320 families who lost their homes.
The UFC's contribution, facilitated through these fundraisers, amounted to an impressive $1.2 million. This donation was instrumental in the completion of Ka La'i Ola, a project Governor Josh Green lauded for its speed and impact.
This innovative housing solution was built for survivors ineligible for federal FEMA assistance, marking Hawaiʻi as the first state to address this specific need. The project's rapid completion in under 18 months was accelerated by emergency proclamations, enabling families to move in just months after groundbreaking.
The state of Hawaiʻi, along with HomeAid Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, led the development. The project is slated for full transfer to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands by 2029, advancing its original timeline significantly.
