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MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION

The mission of Maui AIDS Foundation is to promote the health and well-being of the members of our community.

Founded in 1986, Maui AIDS Foundation (MAF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) health and social service organization focused on promoting the sexual health and well-being of the members of our community. MAF is the only AIDS service organization serving Maui County including the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai. MAF provides direct services that include linkage to medical care, access to HIV medications, food, and emotional and educational support to those in need. MAF also provides comprehensive educational and testing programs. These preventative programs provide information, preventative tools and testing. Maui AIDS Foundation provides these vital services free of cost to the community of Maui County. MAF has broadened our programs and services over time extending in to Harm Reduction and Drug Prevention.

Maui AIDS Foundation provides all of the following services to the community:

  • Harm Reduction

  • A partner of the Maui Police Department on their Mobile Medical Educational Unit (MMEU), providing free testing, prevention education, Hep-C hygiene kits, support, and linkage to care every Monday across Maui County. This program meets our most vulnerable populations who do not have access to care. Donate a hygiene kit

  • Free clinical testing promoting sexual health such as HIV, Hepatitis-C (HCV) and Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea STI Facts

  • Comprehensive Case Management for HIV positive individuals including medical insurance enrollment, on-site food pantry, housing assistance, linkage to medical care, dental care, medications, and more  

  • MAF is now offering injectable PreP, given every two months rather than the daily pill - an important tool in effort to end the HIV Epidemic LEARN MORE from the FDA

  • Prevention education 

  • Health insurance enrollment (year-round consultations) make an appointment

  • LGB+ programs and support groups 

  • Resources and support groups for Transgender individual

  • Linkage to mental health services and suicide prevention  

  • Community outreach 

  • HIV 101 and cultural competency trainings (including Maui Police Department and other community partners)

  • Referral system for victims of domestic violence   

  • Free testing and education for inmates in MCCC, Maui Community Correctional Center, through our Corrections Program

  • A Partner of the Ma'i Movement Hawaii providing sanitary products for those in need

  • Collaboration with Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) for administration of Hepatitis A and B vaccinations 

  • Naloxone training for opioid overdose 

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ARE YOU HIV POSITIVE?

UNSURE OF YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH STATUS?

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WANT TO STAY HIV - ?

UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

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MEET MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAUI NATIVE,

AMANDA N.E. RIBAO 

Learn more about Amanda

and  this exciting time of growth

for MAF and our community!

Aloha all,

Please take a moment to read our latest appeal letter. Executive Director,
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manda N.E. Ribao, shares the latest on MAF and the ways you can help us serve
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ur Maui County community. 

Mahalo for your shared compassion in keeping our community healthy and cared for! 

WE NEED YOUR HELP 

We are in need of medical device donations of such as canes, crutches, walkers, bed rails and/or shower chairs.

TO DONATE: Please contact MAF and ask for a member of the Client Services team at 808.242.4900.

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DO YOU HAVE MED-QUEST? PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING UPDATE 
 

UPCOMING MED-QUEST CHANGES Throughout the pandemic, all Medicaid members received continuous uninterrupted coverage amid the public health emergency.  Med-Quest Division (MQD) will begin reaching out to members in March 2023 to let them know what month their eligibility will be redetermined.  This eligibility renewal work will begin in April and be spread out across 12 months. To learn more and help our those who currently receive Medicaid benefits, here are some useful resources: 

Please visit the link to the Med-Quest toolkit for helpful information: Stay Well Stay Covered Toolkit (hawaii.gov).

Contact Gertrudes Holder, MAF's Health Insurance Enrollment Specialist, for any assistance needed: Office: 808.666.5342 | Cell: 808.633.7148 | gertrudes@mauiaids.org

  • MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION DINE OUT FUNDRAISER
    Sun, Apr 23
    Maui Ocean Vodka Farm and Distillery
    Apr 23, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Maui Ocean Vodka Farm and Distillery, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    Gather, eat, drink, watch sunset, and listen to live music to benefit MAF Programs! FREE TO ENTER AND FAMILY FRIENDLY!
  • 44th ANNUAL MAUI CHARITY WALK
    Sat, May 06
    War Memorial Complex
    May 06, 6:30 AM
    War Memorial Complex, 700 Halia Nakoa St, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
    MAF will be participating in the walk this year to raise much needed support for houseless community. We need your help! We are looking to build our Charity Walk team and show our support for the MAF mission and our community. It will be a fun and meaningful time!
  • PRIDE MONTH KICK-OFF PARTY!
    Fri, Jun 02
    Da Playground
    Jun 02, 7:00 PM
    Da Playground, 300 Maalaea Rd Ste IC, 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
    MAF will be kicking off Pride Month with a party you wont want to miss!

LEARN ABOUT OUR LGBTQ+ PROGRAMS

Candy for a Cause

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  • 20% profit goes directly to our in-house food pantry

  • Goodies are shipped directly to you! 

  • Prices are the same as See's Stores

Order spring sweets in support of the MAF food pantry! 

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WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND OUR MAUI COMMUNITY

We want to hear your feedback and suggestions!

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."

- Margaret Wheatley

CONTACT US  (all inquiries are kept confidential)