The Maui branch of general contractor Ledcor is again partnering with Native Hawaiian nonprofit ‘Āina Momona to support Ho‘omau 2025, an annual cultural event presented by Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui. Together they have set a target goal surpassing the $60,000 collected in 2024.

Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui is the parent support group of Pūnana Leo o Maui, a Hawaiian language immersion preschool. Ho‘omau is a celebration of Hawaiian language, culture and education to provide support for Pūnana Leo o Maui. Ledcore and ‘Āina Momona have been longtime supporters of community-driven initiatives, including Hawaiian immersion programs.

“Ho‘omau is more than an event — it is an education movement that strengthens our connection to our language, land and identity,” said Kayla Hoku Shaw, Moloka‘i program manager for ‘Āina Momona, in a press release.

“We are honored to once again support Ho‘omau and the students and families dedicated to perpetuating ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i,” said Eric Gerlach, senior vice president of Ledcor Maui. “We strongly believe our resources are most effective when focused on collaboration and community programming with established entities such as Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui and Pūnana Leo o Maui. We hope to continue these partnerships for the benefit of the Maui community, especially its children.”

“Last year, we saw incredible generosity from our community, and this year, we are aiming even higher so we can send the clear message that our Hawaiian language not only lives but thrives,” says Pūnana Leo o Maui Executive Director Kili Namau‘u in a statement.

Ho‘omau 2025 is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2025. To learn more, visit bit.ly/hoomau2025.