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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Stable Road Foundation's Ed Freedman Named to Pacific Business News' Hawaii's Most Admired Leaders
BUSINESS WIRE)--Ed Freedman, founder of the Maui-based nonprofit Stable Road Foundation, has been named one of Hawaii's Most Admired Leaders for 2025 by Pacific Business News. Freedman received the honor for his community building work with Stable Road Foundation, highlighted by recent projects to provide housing, education, and healthcare to local Maui residents still recovering from 2023's deadly wildfires. Share Freedman received the honor for his community building work with Stable Road Foundation, highlighted by recent projects to provide housing, education, and healthcare to local Maui residents still recovering from 2023's deadly wildfires. He was among 14 recipients of this year's award, who represent a diverse range of Hawaiian sectors such as education, finance, and hospitality. 'I'm honored to have earned this award for our work on behalf of our Maui ' ohana,' said Freedman. 'For the past two years, we've been focused on helping our community recover from the devastating wildfires that caused such terrible damage to our beloved island. There's still so much work to be done, and we hope this will inspire others to make the biggest impact they can, too.' Under Freedman's leadership, Stable Road Foundation has spearheaded a variety of rebuilding projects on Maui. Most recently, the Foundation celebrated the opening of a new long-term temporary housing development in Laihana, which enabled nine local families to return to their own land while they rebuild their permanent homes. Previously, the Foundation was also one of the main funders behind the construction of a new facility for Sacred Hearts School, which was destroyed by the wildfires. Along with long-term rebuilding efforts in the wake of the wildfires, Stable Road Foundation has also supported other projects to improve Maui infrastructure and social services. These include a $100,000 pledge to the Maui Health Foundation to build new facilities and deliver high-tech medical equipment to the island. Freedman has also been a strong supporter of Imua Family Services, helping to fund the construction of their new Imua Inclusion Preschool and joining their Multiverse sponsorship team to fund community events around the island. Founded in 2017, Stable Road Foundation leads community-strengthening projects both on Maui and around the world. The Foundation's primary missions are to ensure that every child has a chance to achieve their fullest potential, and to protect the natural environments in which they live.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ed Freedman's Stable Road Foundation Celebrates Opening of New Homes for Laihana Fire Survivors
MAUI, Hawaii, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philanthropist Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation joined community leaders from across Maui to celebrate the opening of seven new homes in Laihana for local residents who were displaced by the deadly 2023 wildfires. The $650,000 project was a collaboration of Stable Road Foundation, its longtime disaster relief partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), Maui Brewing Company, Treecovery Hawaii, and the Laihana residents themselves. As a result of these efforts, 15 local people will have modern, comfortable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their own land, where they can live as they rebuild their permanent homes. Each unit has been connected to Maui's electrical, water, and sewage systems, and all are equipped with amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor gardens. Several of the ADUs were given to members of the multigenerational Rickard family. Led by Uncle Scotty and Aunty Pikake, the Rickards had been living on that land for nearly 60 years. After the wildfires, the Rickards were separated for 19 months until the completion of the new project. "Our motto is 'feel the impact,' and this project really made those words come alive," said Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation. "The people who live here are our friends and neighbors. Getting them back on their land has been a top priority for our whole team, and we're thrilled to see the smiles on their faces today." The ceremony featured a traditional Hawaiian blessing, along with speeches by Freedman and survivors like the Rickards. Journalists from the local KITV news were on hand to cover the event. Founded in 2017 by Freedman, Stable Road Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities and ensuring every child has what they need to achieve their fullest potential. Helping Maui residents return to their land had been a top priority for the Foundation, which donated $1 million toward relief efforts following the fires. Stable Road Foundation had previously worked with GEM and local partners on the intermediate-term project to rebuild Sacred Hearts School, as well as providing immediate relief in the form of cash cards, tools, and emergency supply kits. After seeing the impact of the initial ADU pilot project, Freedman announced that Stable Road Foundation and its partners would be donating two more units to help more people move back to their land. The Foundation and its partners are also accepting donations toward the construction of additional homes that may be built as more community members are inspired to return back to their land as well. View source version on Contacts PSE, nick@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ed Freedman's Stable Road Foundation Celebrates Opening of New Homes for Laihana Fire Survivors
MAUI, Hawaii, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philanthropist Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation joined community leaders from across Maui to celebrate the opening of seven new homes in Laihana for local residents who were displaced by the deadly 2023 wildfires. The $650,000 project was a collaboration of Stable Road Foundation, its longtime disaster relief partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), Maui Brewing Company, Treecovery Hawaii, and the Laihana residents themselves. As a result of these efforts, 15 local people will have modern, comfortable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their own land, where they can live as they rebuild their permanent homes. Each unit has been connected to Maui's electrical, water, and sewage systems, and all are equipped with amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor gardens. Several of the ADUs were given to members of the multigenerational Rickard family. Led by Uncle Scotty and Aunty Pikake, the Rickards had been living on that land for nearly 60 years. After the wildfires, the Rickards were separated for 19 months until the completion of the new project. "Our motto is 'feel the impact,' and this project really made those words come alive," said Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation. "The people who live here are our friends and neighbors. Getting them back on their land has been a top priority for our whole team, and we're thrilled to see the smiles on their faces today." The ceremony featured a traditional Hawaiian blessing, along with speeches by Freedman and survivors like the Rickards. Journalists from the local KITV news were on hand to cover the event. Founded in 2017 by Freedman, Stable Road Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities and ensuring every child has what they need to achieve their fullest potential. Helping Maui residents return to their land had been a top priority for the Foundation, which donated $1 million toward relief efforts following the fires. Stable Road Foundation had previously worked with GEM and local partners on the intermediate-term project to rebuild Sacred Hearts School, as well as providing immediate relief in the form of cash cards, tools, and emergency supply kits. After seeing the impact of the initial ADU pilot project, Freedman announced that Stable Road Foundation and its partners would be donating two more units to help more people move back to their land. The Foundation and its partners are also accepting donations toward the construction of additional homes that may be built as more community members are inspired to return back to their land as well. View source version on Contacts PSE, nick@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ed Freedman's Stable Road Foundation Celebrates Opening of New Homes for Laihana Fire Survivors
MAUI, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philanthropist Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation joined community leaders from across Maui to celebrate the opening of seven new homes in Laihana for local residents who were displaced by the deadly 2023 wildfires. 'Our motto is 'feel the impact,' and this project really made those words come alive,' said Ed Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation. The $650,000 project was a collaboration of Stable Road Foundation, its longtime disaster relief partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), Maui Brewing Company, Treecovery Hawaii, and the Laihana residents themselves. As a result of these efforts, 15 local people will have modern, comfortable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their own land, where they can live as they rebuild their permanent homes. Each unit has been connected to Maui's electrical, water, and sewage systems, and all are equipped with amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor gardens. Several of the ADUs were given to members of the multigenerational Rickard family. Led by Uncle Scotty and Aunty Pikake, the Rickards had been living on that land for nearly 60 years. After the wildfires, the Rickards were separated for 19 months until the completion of the new project. 'Our motto is 'feel the impact,' and this project really made those words come alive,' said Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation. 'The people who live here are our friends and neighbors. Getting them back on their land has been a top priority for our whole team, and we're thrilled to see the smiles on their faces today.' The ceremony featured a traditional Hawaiian blessing, along with speeches by Freedman and survivors like the Rickards. Journalists from the local KITV news were on hand to cover the event. Founded in 2017 by Freedman, Stable Road Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities and ensuring every child has what they need to achieve their fullest potential. Helping Maui residents return to their land had been a top priority for the Foundation, which donated $1 million toward relief efforts following the fires. Stable Road Foundation had previously worked with GEM and local partners on the intermediate-term project to rebuild Sacred Hearts School, as well as providing immediate relief in the form of cash cards, tools, and emergency supply kits. After seeing the impact of the initial ADU pilot project, Freedman announced that Stable Road Foundation and its partners would be donating two more units to help more people move back to their land. The Foundation and its partners are also accepting donations toward the construction of additional homes that may be built as more community members are inspired to return back to their land as well.
