Power Aloha - Help Hawai'i Build Energy-Resilience

Power Aloha

Energy-Resilience

Building Aloha | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 92-2103211

CORE OBJECTIVES

Campaign Period: August 26 – Dec. 1, 2026
Fundraising Goal: $50,000 - $25k by Sept. 31, 2026
Equipment Goal: 50 generators or reliable power sources

Building Aloha is raising funds to support Hawaiʻi Island communities impacted by Storm Lala, prioritizing at-risk and rural communities and trusted nonprofit partners.

Our objectives are to:

• Provide generators and dependable power sources
• Expand access to solar and battery-based energy
• Support transportation, fuel, freight, and distribution
• Move essential resources into communities experiencing ongoing need
• Strengthen nonprofit and community-based response capacity
• Invest in equipment capable of supporting future emergencies

WHY POWER MATTERS

When power is disrupted, communities can lose access to communication, refrigeration, water systems, medical equipment, transportation coordination, and other essential services.

Reliable power creates resilience.

This campaign is designed not only to support recovery from Storm Lala, but to help communities develop practical resources that remain useful during future emergencies.

BIG ISLAND FOCUS

Building Aloha is concentrating this campaign on Hawaiʻi Island, supporting communities and organizations responding to Storm Lala's impacts.

We recognize the significant work already being carried by Hawaiʻi Island residents, volunteers, cultural practitioners, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders.

Our approach is partnership, not duplication.

Building Aloha is partnering with and supporting the community-centered work of local grassroots and nonprofits helping strengthen existing networks and connect resources with identified needs.

We respect local leadership, community knowledge, cultural protocol, and the people already carrying the work on the ground.

YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION

Your contribution may help provide:

Generators — supporting essential facilities and community operations.

Solar and battery systems — providing renewable or stored power beyond a single emergency.

Transportation and fuel — helping move people, equipment, and supplies.

Freight and distribution — connecting donated resources with communities experiencing need.

Resilience equipment — creating community assets that can remain available for future emergencies.

DIRECT EQUIPMENT DONATIONS

Donors who prefer to purchase equipment or supplies may support the campaign through our Amazon Wishlist.

Amazon Wishlist:
"Power Aloha" Hawai'i Island Resilience

Hawaiʻi Island Receiving Point — Hilo:
106 Krauss Ave., Hilo, HI 96720

Building Aloha Big Island Point of Contact:
Devin McMackin
(808) 345-0326
devin87808@gmail.com

Please use the designated receiving address so donated items can be received, inventoried, and coordinated for distribution.

DONATION & FUND USE DISCLOSURE

Building Aloha is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, EIN 92-2103211. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should retain their donation receipt and consult their tax advisor regarding their individual tax circumstances.

Funds raised through this campaign will be used to support generators, power sources, transportation, fuel, freight, logistics, distribution, and related resilience needs for Hawaiʻi Island communities impacted by Storm Lala, consistent with applicable donor restrictions.

Where campaign funds are designated for a specific purpose, Building Aloha will make reasonable efforts to use those funds for the stated purpose. If circumstances change, needs are met, or funds exceed the reasonable cost of the stated purpose, remaining funds may be redirected to a substantially similar charitable purpose or another Building Aloha initiative supporting the affected community, consistent with applicable law and donor restrictions.

Building Aloha maintains financial records and internal controls to track charitable contributions and expenditures, document expenses, monitor designated funds, reconcile accounts, and complete required nonprofit reporting.

Campaign materials describe intended charitable use and do not guarantee a particular individual outcome or distribution.

Building Aloha does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. For independent information regarding charitable contributions and nonprofit fundraising requirements, donors may consult:

• IRS — Charitable Organizations
• IRS — Charitable Contribution Substantiation
• California Attorney General — Charities & Fundraisers
• California Attorney General — Donor Information
• California Franchise Tax Board — Exempt Organizations

HELP US BUILD RESILIENCE

$100,000 | 50 generators or reliable power sources

Two Giving Channels, Every.org and Zeffy;

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/power-aloha-help-build-energy-resilience

Building Aloha is grateful to the people already serving Hawaiʻi Island.

Our kuleana is to help strengthen their capacity to serve.

Kākoʻo. Mālama. Hoʻomau.
Support. Care. Continue.

Mahalo for standing with Hawaiʻi Island.