A CUP OF COLD WATER (ACCW)

A Cup of Cold Water is a non-profit organization as classified under IRS code 501(c)(3). 

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).
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 the current President, Paula Baldwin, during their February 24, 2017 Annual Meeting.  

Contact Us

For more information or if you have questions, contact Deb Lynch, ACCW Board President, or Mary Lou Mellinger at 808-419-1637.

​E-Mail:  acupofcoldwatermaui@gmail.com

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 -  We are always in need of items.  To view the current list of supplies and items needed, download the list HERE.  (Updated March 2014)

Volunteer!

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.  Visit our Volunteer page HERE, or contact us for more info and ways you can help!  Mahalo!

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