A Cup of Cold Water

Purpose and Mission

A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) is a community Care-Van outreach program on the Island of Maui, formed by a group of committed Episcopalians from Good Shepherd, Holy Innocents, St. John's and Trinity By-the-Sea. The program is a food and clothing distribution service for the poor and needy in the community, and uses the care-van to deliver essential food, hygiene and clothing items throughout the island. With a strong volunteer base from the Episcopal Churches on Maui, the program has grown into a hugely successful outreach ministry for the island that includes churches from various denominations, organizations and volunteers from around the wider community. Download a copy of the ACCW brochure HERE (revised & updated Oct. 2014).

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A Cup of Cold Water is the Diocese's Care-van Ministry serving Maui, and is on the front lines of the Maui fire disaster. Holy Innocents in Lahaina was destroyed in the fire. It is reported that so far, affected members are safe and some relocated to O'ahu and other areas of Maui. Volunteers from other Maui churches and diocesan response teams are working alongside ACCW to care for those affected. Your donations are most appreciated.

Note: If you are having trouble making an online donation, try using a different browser, or consider mailing in a check.
100% of all donations are going directly to relief efforts! (Credit card donations are less processing fee by merchant.)

Make an online donation through the Diocese and select A Cup of Cold Water or Bishop's Pastoral Fund.

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) has established the Hawai'i Emergency Response Fund.

Comprehensive website for those seeking assistance and those wishing to provide assistance.

A CUP OF COLD WATER
Checks can also be mailed directly to A Cup of Cold Water, the Diocese's Care-van ministry serving Maui: A Cup of Cold Water, 2140 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793.

ACCW was Founded in 2014

Pictured at left, founder and former President of ACCW, Keku Akana (in lavender), surrounded by family, receives a proclamation by Maui Mayor Arakawa, declaring January 21, 2017, Keku Akana Appreciation Day. Akana, who has been the visionary and driving force behind ACCW, turned over the reigns to Paula Baldwin, during their February 24, 2017 Annual Meeting.

Support ACCW

Make a Financial Donation - To make a financial donation, checks should be made payable to "A Cup of Cold Water" and mailed to 2140 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793.
Donate Supplies - (Note: This list is for our regular runs. For current donation requests, refer to the disaster section above or email ACCW.)
We are always in need of: backpacks, slippers, backpacks, towels, bottled water, shorts (especially boardshorts), closed-toed shoes (for work) Spam, dog food, (40-50 lb bags), blankets

Volunteer!

(Note: The current situation for disaster relief is constantly changing. For those on Maui, check with an Episcopal Church nearest you, or email ACCW.)

This island-wide ministry means that you can probably volunteer near home. All Maui Episcopal Churches actively participate in this ministry that might include stocking items for distribution, loading the vans, making peanut butter sandwiches, making the weekly runs, etc. Contact us for more info and ways you can help! Mahalo!

News Articles and Press Releases

Still Setting the Example: A Cup of Cold Water, Hawaiian Chronicle, Maui Parish News, July 2019
Holy Innocents Raises Funds for ACCW, Hawaiian Chronicle Maui Parish News, February 2018
Team Outreach at Holy Innocents Inspired by ACCW, by Cindy Schumacher, Hawaiian Chronicle, December 2016, Maui Parish News Section
A Cup of Cold Water Celebrates 3 Years, by Paula Baldwin, Hawaiian Chronicle, October 2016, Maui Parish News Section