Residents, Clients, and Employees of Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu Unite for Kona Low Flood Relief

In Hawai‘i, a kupuna is an honored elder or ancestor and “kupuna spirit” represents the profound wisdom, guidance, and living energy of Hawai‘ian elders. At the Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu, kupuna spirit was on display March 30-April 2, 2026, as residents masterminded a three-day fundraiser to benefit the Kona Low Flood Relief Fund. Volunteers wholeheartedly stepped forward, demonstrating how eager the community was to help.

Two Kona Lows—low-pressure systems that bring heavy, flooding rains to Hawai‘i— struck the main Hawai‘ian Islands March 10-15 and March 19-24, 2026. Hardest hit were parts of O‘ahu’s north shore, Maui, and the Hawai‘i Island. The storms caused, on average, 60–75 m.p.h. wind gusts—with some areas hitting 100 m.p.h.—destroying homes, farmland, and causing significant travel disruptions.

After the storms abated, two 15 Craigside (part of the Arcadia family) residents stepped up to help. They “wanted to support those affected by the storms,” said Stephanie Joe, Arcadia’s marketing and sales coordinator. The fundraiser was open to the entire Arcadia Family of Companies, and residents coordinated and volunteered to oversee donation tables for the three days.

During the fundraiser, residents, employees, and clients across Arcadia donated more than $20,000 to the relief effort, benefiting the Hawai‘i Food Bank and the Hawai‘ian Council. Additionally, the Arcadia Foundation contributed $10,000 each to the Foodbank and the Council, making the total donated $40,950.

The event reinforced Arcadia’s commitment to kupuna advocacy and outreach by supporting causes aligned with its mission. The money raised was a tribute to the two 15 Craigside advocates and everyone connected with Arcadia. “This is an inspiring example of supporting our kupuna advocates,” Joe added, “the residents that champion causes they are passionate about.”