Not having a home has become a barrier for some to receiving care, so the Pacific Cancer Foundation and a few nonprofits on Maui are banding together to establish a medical respite for those who are homeless undergoing cancer treatment.
“We’re looking for equitable, humane care for residents and visitors to West Maui, where more than 50% of the county and state income on Maui is derived from taxes,” said Joseph Pluta, president of the West Maui Taxpayers Association. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Pluta, who is working to ensure West Maui gets its fair share of improvements.