Sponsorship for fire and storm damaged property restoration

A community-based initiative to restore, rebuild and renew a fire- and storm-damaged property in Mountain View, Hawaiʻi, seeking corporate sponsorship, community partnerships and volunteer participation.

The property sustained devastating damage from an initial house fire on January 15, 2025, followed by hurricanes and subsequent severe storms that further damaged the property, temporary housing and personal belongings. Rather than allowing these events to permanently prevent the restoration of the property, the initiative proposes a coordinated, phased rebuilding effort relying on corporate sponsorships, direct material contributions, donated equipment and services, professional construction assistance and volunteer participation. The objective is to restore the property, establish a safe and functional residence using the owner's proposed 40-foot high-cube container home design, and renew the surrounding property. This is a sponsorship and community partnership initiative, not a loan request or relocation proposal.

Mission: unite community resources, corporate sponsorship and volunteer participation to restore a property devastated by fire and subsequent hurricanes and storms, demonstrating how local businesses, corporate partners and neighbors can work together to accomplish meaningful restoration through shared resources, organized labor and a common purpose. Every contribution, whether materials, equipment, transportation, professional services, financial sponsorship or volunteer hours, will help move the project toward completion.

Project objectives:

Clear and remove accumulated fire and storm debris.
Restore and expand driveway access to the original house pad.
Prepare the property for delivery and placement of a 40-foot high-cube shipping container.
Construct the foundation and structural components.
Complete the lower deck, upper deck and exterior construction.
Install essential off-grid water, electrical and wastewater systems.
Complete the interior and establish a safe, functional residence.
Restore the surrounding property and complete final improvements.

PHASE 1 — PROPERTY CLEANUP & DEBRIS REMOVAL

Purpose: Restore access to the property and establish a safe, workable construction site.

Scope of work:

Remove fire-damaged and storm-damaged debris.
Clear unusable building materials and damaged structures.
Separate salvageable materials and belongings.
Remove accumulated vegetation and obstructions.
Arrange hauling and disposal at approved facilities.
Establish safe equipment and volunteer access.

Community volunteer participation:

General cleanup and sorting.
Organizing salvageable materials.
Hand clearing and site organization.
Supporting cleanup workdays.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Excavators and skid-steer equipment.
Dump trucks and hauling.
Dumpsters and disposal fees.
Fuel and equipment operators.
Professional debris removal.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $8,000–$25,000

PHASE 2 — DRIVEWAY EXPANSION, HOUSE PAD & CONTAINER DELIVERY

Purpose: Restore property access and prepare the original house pad for the new residence.

Scope of work:

Rebuild and expand the existing driveway.
Extend driveway access to the original house pad.
Grade and compact the access route and building area.
Supply gravel, aggregate and road base.
Prepare the container delivery and placement area.
Acquire one 40-foot high-cube shipping container.

Continuation of the phased rebuilding plan for the fire and storm damaged property, with corporate sponsorship requests and estimated sponsorship requirements per phase.

Arrange transportation, crane service and placement.

Community volunteer participation:

Site organization.
General ground preparation.
Material coordination.
Cleanup and support activities.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Excavation and grading services.
Aggregate and gravel.
Compaction equipment.
40-foot high-cube container.
Transportation and crane placement.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $29,000–$60,000

PHASE 3 — FOUNDATION & STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION

Purpose: Establish a secure foundation and prepare the container structure for construction.

Scope of work:

Complete site-specific foundation engineering.
Install approved foundation supports and anchors.
Position and secure the container.
Reinforce structural openings for doors and windows.
Prepare structural connections and framing.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Concrete and foundation materials.
Structural steel and lumber.
Welding and fabrication.
Anchoring hardware.
Engineering and skilled installation services.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $18,000–$40,000

PHASE 4 — DECKS, ROOFTOP DECK & EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

Purpose: Complete the exterior features of the proposed residence.

Scope of work:

Construct the full-length lower deck and overhang.
Construct the upper rooftop deck.
Install wood railings and safety gates.
Install gates with appropriate latches.
Construct the rear staircase.
Complete exterior weatherproofing and drainage.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Decking lumber.
Structural beams and posts.
Fasteners and hardware.
Railings and gates.
Waterproofing materials.
Skilled carpentry and construction services.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $20,000–$45,000

PHASE 5 — OFF-GRID UTILITIES & ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS

Purpose: Establish essential water, electrical and wastewater infrastructure.

Scope of work:

Water system

Install one 2,000-gallon vertical rainwater catchment tank approximately 15 feet from the residence.
Install gutters and downspouts routed toward the tank.
Install pump, filtration and water-treatment components.
Complete plumbing at the rear bathroom wall.

Electrical system

Install four solar panels.
Integrate the owner's existing EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max power system.
Design the electrical system for refrigeration, stacked washer/dryer, lighting, water pumping and household appliances.

Wastewater

Coordinate the approved wastewater treatment system.
Evaluate the proposed approximately 600-foot wastewater connection.
Complete required piping, trenching and professional approvals.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Water storage tank and plumbing materials.
Solar equipment and installation.
Electrical supplies and licensed electrical services.
Pumps and water-treatment equipment.
Wastewater piping, equipment and installation.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $29,000–$72,000

PHASE 6 — INTERIOR COMPLETION & WEATHERPROOFING

Purpose: Complete the interior and establish a safe, functional living environment.

Scope of work:

Install insulation and interior wall finishes.
Complete bathroom construction.
Install shower, toilet and vanity.
Install windows and doors.
Install the sliding glass door behind the original cargo doors.
Complete flooring and lighting.
Complete electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Install essential household appliances.
Complete interior and exterior weatherproofing.

Corporate sponsorship requested:

Insulation and wall materials.
Flooring and finish materials.
Doors and windows.
Bathroom fixtures.
Plumbing and electrical supplies.
Appliances and installation services.

Estimated sponsorship requirement: $15,000–$35,000

PHASE 7 — PROPERTY RESTORATION & PROJECT COMPLETION

Purpose: Restore the surrounding property and complete the rebuilding initiative.

Scope of work:

Complete landscaping and vegetation restoration.
Address drainage and erosion control.
Restore safe property access.
Install exterior lighting.
Remove remaining construction debris.

Continuation of the Project Restore, Rebuild & Renew sponsorship proposal: a preliminary project budget, a corporate sponsorship and partnership request, a community volunteer invitation, accountability commitments, and the closing request for sponsorship partnerships rather than loans.

Preliminary project budget:

Project phase | Estimated cost

Project coordination, design and approvals | $5,000–$15,000

Phase 1 – Debris removal | $8,000–$25,000

Phase 2 – Driveway, pad and container | $29,000–$60,000

Phase 3 – Foundation and structure | $18,000–$40,000

Phase 4 – Decks and exterior | $20,000–$45,000

Phase 5 – Off-grid utilities | $29,000–$72,000

Phase 6 – Interior completion | $15,000–$35,000

Phase 7 – Property restoration | $5,000–$15,000

TOTAL PRELIMINARY FUNDING GOAL | $129,000–$307,000

A separate contingency allowance of approximately 10–15% should be established following professional site evaluations and actual supplier and contractor quotations.

These amounts are preliminary planning estimates, not guaranteed prices or contractor bids. Final costs will depend on site conditions, material availability, transportation, permitting, engineering and construction requirements.

The owner will contribute the existing EcoFlow power system as an owner-provided resource. Volunteer labor and other in-kind contributions will be documented separately to demonstrate the community's contribution.

Corporate sponsorship & partnership request: corporations and local businesses are invited to participate through direct project sponsorship. Requested contributions include:

Financial sponsorship of individual project phases.
Direct purchase or sponsorship of building materials.
Donation of equipment use and transportation.
Professional construction and engineering services.
Skilled labor and installation services.
Tools, supplies and other essential resources.

Sponsors may choose to support an entire phase or contribute toward a specific material, service or construction requirement. All contributions will be documented, and participating sponsors will receive appropriate acknowledgment in project progress reports and completion recognition.

Community volunteer invitation: able-bodied neighbors and community members can contribute time, skills and experience in areas such as:

General property cleanup.
Debris sorting and organization.
Landscaping and vegetation removal.
Painting and finishing.
Material handling and organization.
Construction assistance under qualified supervision.
Volunteer workday support.

Specialized and hazardous work will be performed by appropriately qualified professionals. A volunteer coordinator will help organize workdays, assignments, safety requirements and necessary supplies.

Project accountability & transparency: to ensure responsible management of corporate and community contributions, the project will maintain:

A phase-by-phase project budget.
A record of corporate sponsors and contributions.
Documentation of donated materials and services.
Volunteer participation records.
Progress photographs and project updates.
Receipts and invoices for sponsored purchases.
Construction and inspection milestones.

Contributions will be assigned to their intended project phase whenever possible.

Project outcome: successful completion will restore a property devastated by fire and subsequent storms, provide a safe and functional residence, and renew the surrounding property.

The request: corporate sponsors, local businesses, construction professionals, community organizations and able-bodied neighbors are invited to join Project Restore, Rebuild & Renew, contributing resources, materials, equipment, professional services, financial sponsorship or volunteer labor. No loans are being sought — only sponsorship partnerships and community support.

PROJECT RESTORE, REBUILD & RENEW

One Property. One Community. One Rebuilding Mission.

Project Location: Mountain View, Hawaiʻi

Project Contact: Property Owner / Project Coordinator

Contact Information: To be provided for the final sponsor distribution copy.

Supporting Documentation: Existing Phase 2 architectural plan set, preliminary cost addendum, and additional site and construction documentation to accompany this proposal.