The “Mālama Maui” guided kayak tours will take place every weekend in September from 7 to 10 a.m. in Makena. PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAIIAN PADDLE SPORTS.

MĀKENA — Three local businesses have joined together to help the healing process for displaced Maui residents.

Every weekend in September, Hawaiian Paddle Sports, Maui Kayak Adventures and Aloha Kayaks Maui are offering free “Mālama Maui” guided kayak tours for families and individuals displaced by the Maui fires.

“Our hearts go out to our fellow Maui residents in Lahaina and Kula who have lost their homes,” said Timothy Lara, owner of Hawaiian Paddle Sports. “We all know how therapeutic the ocean can be, so we are glad we can offer this experience for families to get outside, enjoy the beauty of Maui, and explore the ocean safely with a guide.”

The “Mālama Maui” guided kayak tours will take place every weekend in September from 7 to 10 a.m. in Makena.

Participants are required to provide confirmation that they are displaced by the Maui fires. The minimum age is six years old, and all children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants must know how to swim.

For more information and to make reservations, visit https://hawaiianpaddlesports.com/malama-maui/.

Hawaiian Paddle Sports has organized a monthly “Mālama Maui” give back program since 2010. Each month, the company donates to a local nonprofit or community organization, and employees volunteer for service projects – ranging from restoring native habitats to taking underprivileged youth out in the ocean.