Our Mission
The Sewing Hui’s mission is to help the Maui community by creating hand-sewn items for organizations in need. We hope that through our organization we can exemplify the power of community, generosity, and creating together--spreading aloha one stitch at a time.
Our Vision
We strive to sustain a culture of generosity, creativity, and supporting one another. Through The Sewing Hui, we hope to empower others to contribute and support our beloved community of Maui.
History
The Sewing Hui evolved out of the Maui Face Mask Project. That project, conducted in the Spring of 2020, was started to address the critical shortage of N-95 face masks on Maui. The project created 10,411 high quality filter face masks for Maui’s healthcare providers. These face masks were modeled after a flat-fold N-95 face mask provided by Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Clinic.
After the project was completed on May 15, 2020, the volunteers wanted to continue sewing for the community. The Sewing Hui volunteers are a dedicated team who create and sew a variety of projects for Maui. We create sewing initiatives to benefit the Maui community, spanning healthcare providers, schools, and community and performing arts organizations. Founded and directed by dressmaker Jennifer Oberg, The Sewing Hui is a community volunteer organization.
Our Values
Aloha→ caring, compassion for others, love
Ho`omau→ preserve, perpetuate
`Ike Pono→ to know, to feel, to understand
Kokua→ help, assist, comfort, support
Kuleana→ privilege, responsibility
Kupa`a→ stand firm, steadfast
Laulima→ many hands working together
Lokahi→ unity, agreement, accord
Mahalo→ thank you
Malama→ caring, nurturing others, to protect
`Ohana→ family
Pono→ right, good, moral, fair, just
Meet the Team
Jennifer Oberg
Director + Founder
Tel: (808) 757-5915
Email: thesewinghui@gmail.com
Yasmine Lindskog
Project Coordinator/Grant Writer
Tel: (203) 216-6570
Email: admin@jenniferoberg.com
Our Volunteers
Andrea Futch, Andy Paul, Angie Wagner, Anjollie Safron, Ann Tuomela, Ann-Khristine Thrift, Anna Higa, Anna Hughes, Annabelle Loi, Annalea Black, Anne Gregory, Annette Arakawa, Benjamin Tone, Beth Fox, Bobbi Nakagawa, Carol Cosby, Carol Kramer, Carolyn Rivera, Cathleen Lukrich, Catriona Ross, Celeste Enochs, Celia Haines, Celia Haines, Chelsea Bryce, Cheryl Bein, Cheryl Hamilton, Christiane Santoro, Christie Benker, Christine Castillo, Christine Yonemura, Cynthia Lebowitz, Dana Lima, Daniella Vingelin, Deb Duren, Deb Wilson, Debbie Benton, Debbie Shimabukuro, Deborah Evans, Diana Woods, Diane Bevilacqua, Diane Williams, Dina Mezheritsky, Donna Gomes, Donna Lobel, Dotty Higa, Elaine Gima, Elaine Shaw, Elizabeth Ashley, Emma Carter, Fruzsina Regeczy, Gail Pickholz, Gena Gallegos, Hallie Hunt, Harriett Lowden, Heather Goldin, Heather Greenwood, Helen Vincent, Ildiko Kalmar, Imola Osapay, Janet Mercer, Jennifer Oberg, Jessica Back, Jody Singsank, Joyce Wilson, Judy Ross, Julie Scouten, Julie Vesselle, Julie-Anne Saroyan, Karuna Santoro, Kat Town, Kathy Sakai, Kathy Wilk, Katie Whiticar, Keala Storm, Kelly Bass, Kelly Keating, Kelly Kitti, Kim Raymond, Kim Richards, Lan Tran, Lana Procopenko, Leah Omura, Leonie Kuemin, Libby Behn, Lili Kalmar, Lili Regeczy, Linda Burkett, Lisa Daly, Lisa Murphy, Lisa Pestana, Liz Ashley, Lynne Donaldson, Madeline Reese, Mallory Armstrong, Mary Ward, Maureen Ignacio, Megan Sterling, Meleen Gradert, Mercedes Strain, Micah Oberg, Miriam Kriegers, Monica Chihara, Murray Donaldson, Nancy Betts, Nancy Chavaria, Nancy Schmidt, Nancy Wolsey, Nichole Procopenko and her sister Lana, Oksana (Ana) Weter, Pamela Patrick, Patti Brummel, Patti Lee, Patty Davis, Pauline Fiene, Pelenatita Namoa, Randy Keller, Rhee Essig, Rhonda Barut, Rita Avancini, Robin Sturdivant, Salena Makia, Sally Daniels, Sally Nespor, Sally Ngo, Samantha Sheehan, Sandy Rice, Sara Oberg, Sarah Loney, Shannon McCaffrey, Shannon Tara Ames, Sharon Agar, Sharon Labao, Sheryl Carter, Sophia Gallegos, Stacey Pagud, Stella Goto, Suellen Barton, Susan Semla, Suzanne Doodan, Tammie Paul, Tammy Norton, Tanner Wagner, Teresa Leiss, Teresa Rizzo, Terri Simms, Terry Ann Heller, Terry Hibbs, Tori Speere, Trish Triplett, Vicki Shortell, Vickie Conmy, Vicky Gray, Viola Wolsey, Virginia Whalen, Wendy Herrick, Wendy Maniscalco, Yasmine Lindskog
Our Partners
The Sewing Hui is proud to partner with the organizations below who generously support our services through financial contributions and in-kind donations of goods and services. If you would like to learn more about opportunities to partner with or support The Sewing Hui through your business, please contact us at thesewinghui@gmail.com
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FOUNDATIONS
Cooke Foundation, Ltd.
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Atherton Family Foundation
Nuestro Futuro Foundation
Hawai'i Community Foundation via Maui County Strong Fund
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SUPPORTERS
Set Maui
Maui Cookie Lab
Carden Academy
My Thai Maui
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INDIVIDUALS
Ali Wagner
Ann Mullins
Anne G. Durham
Billie Strother Trust
Carol Clark
Chaya Thomas/The Sweet Freeze
Cheryl Tipton
Cindy Wilson
Colette Hailey
Danelle Watson
Donna Gomes
Edie Tyau ​
Erin Sweeney
Gail and Chris Traughber
Holly Ann Hess
Jane Ward
Jen Meyers
Jennifer Nil
Jennifer Van
JM Jones
Jo Ann Ely
Joan Junger
Joan Winston
Judith Kronmeyer
Karen and Raymond Kokubun
Kathleen VanDuzee
Kathy Sakai
Lei Ho
Lisa Murphy
Lorraine and Jerold Nakason
Louise Barr
Louise Johnson
Love Stitches by Naomi
Mae Fuji
Margo Johnson
Mary Ellen Barret
Maureen Pierre
Maxine Bolf and George Esqueda
Mayor Victorino
Michelle Futomick
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Martin
Pamela Holmes
Patricia Tanges​
Rebound Clothing
Sally Meier
Sandra Clark
Sondra Morrison
Susan B. Hummel
Tita Hanusa
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Danelle Watson
Gail Traughber
Mariah York
Nancy Loftis
Kandi K McLeod
Elaine Gima
Deborah Gouveia
Sarah Jaeggli
Jennifer Oberg
Nancy Betts
Gail Pickholz
C K Rutherford Storm
Diana Woods
Patricia Tanges
Sheryl Carter
Ashley Takitani
Kristine Ho
Patricia Davis
Vicki Shortell
Mallory Armstrong
Yasmine Lindskog
Sophia & Gena Gallegos
Terry Ann Heller
Leanne Pletcher
Dianne M Hoffman
Diane Williams
Stacey Pagud
Melita Charan
Janet Dwelle
Debbie Benton
Gail Kuba
Kathy Sakai
Robin Sturdivant
Judy Allen
Murray Donaldson
Patricia Triplett
Tracey Takase
Stella Goto
Kelly Kitti
Gail Pickholz
Donna Gomes
Randy Keller
Anna Hughes
Debbie Shimabukuro
Lisa Yamada
Shannon McCaffrey
Salena Makia