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    • Environmental Justice
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    • Prison Ministry
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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).
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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.  
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Contact Us

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For more information or if you have questions, contact Deb Lynch, ACCW Board President, or Kit Hart at 808-419-1637.  
​​Click here to send them a message

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!

NEWSLETTERS:

April 2019
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October 2018
August 2017
​March-May 2014
January/February 2014
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​December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013

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
  • A Cup of Cold Water: "For the Common Good", by Cindy Schumacher, Hawaiian Chronicle, October 2015, Maui Parish News Section
  • A Cup of Cold Water Enters Second Year of Service, by Paula Baldwin, Hawaiian Chronicle, August 2015, Maui Parish News Section
  • 'Old Medicine': Program meets isle's homeless at point of need, by Melissa Tanji, Maui News
  • A Cup of Cold Water Celebrates 1 Year!, Diocesan E-News, October 16, 2014
  • A Cup of Cold Water Featured in National News, Hawaiian Chronicle, October 2014
  • Maui's 'A Cup of Cold Water' pours hope into homeless community, August 14, 2014, Episcopal News Service​
  • The Desire to Help - Guest Editorial, by Cindy Schumacher, Maui Weekly, April 17, 2014
  • Angels on Wheels, by Cindy Schumacher, Maui Weekly, April 15, 2014​
  • A Day in Central Maui with ACCW, by Kit Hart, St. John's-Kula Newsletter, December 2013
  • Blessing of A Cup of Cold Water Van, Hawaiian Chronicle, December 2013
  • Maui News, October 14, 2013, Caring Carried to Maui's Homeless
  • Maui Parish News: A Cup of Cold Water, A Community Care Van, Hawaiian Chronicle, October 2013
  • Press Release, September 30, 2013
  • Press Release, September 1, 2013
  • A Day of Training, May 4, 2013 
  • United Thank Offering Awards, June 11, 2013 (The Episcopal Church, Public Affairs)
  • A Cup of Cold Water: Community Care Van, Hawaiian Chronicle, April 2013 (Featuring an article by Cindy Schumacher, The Maui Weekly)

Annual Reports:

2019 Annual Report 
2018 Annual Report
​2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
​2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
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