Although Zachere has been in the restaurant industry for over 12 years, she never would have thought she would run her own shave ice shop.

Blazin’ Snow has served more than 3,000 customers in just the last year, and they have expanded to serve events throughout Hawaiʻi Island.

You know how you have to stop and pick up shave ice before a party? Well what if someone else brought the shave ice to your party for you? Blazin’ Snow brings the aloha and the party by creating moments to last a lifetime with real “ono” shave ice and other nostalgic treats. You can find Blazinʻ Snow at your local farmer’s markets, community events and private parties.

Zachere loves serving people and being a part of the community. She also loves to create special moments, and to make people smile. Zachere is so grateful she gets to do that with Blazin’ Snow. Every event is a new adventure with new memories to be made.

Blazin’ Snow is seeking funding to expand its business into bigger events. Zechere would like to have more equipment to host bigger events and expand Blazin’ Snow’s menu. The equipment she is looking to purchase are as follows: another shave ice machine, another freezer to store ice (approximately 7 cubic ft), a small portable freezer (approximately 3 cubic ft) to take with us on events, a trailer to store and transport our pop-up shop to events, a small butane stove, a small toaster oven, a pos system (to keep easier track of sales) and another generator to run more power.

When you donate, you're doing more than just helping a business. You’re investing in the people, services, and future of our island community. Every dollar keeps Blazin' Snow growing and allows us to continue serving YOU.

This campaign is organized by Nā Hulu, part of ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi’s Fund Local initiative. Nā Hulu helps local businesses overcome traditional funding challenges by providing community-backed financing. Funds raised are directed to ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi’s Native CDFI and matched by 50%, and offered as low-interest, revolving loans. Businesses can use, repay, and reuse these funds over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund”. This long-term, self-sustaining fund provides flexible financing for future small businesses.

Blazin' Snow

By Changemakers Community Economic Development Corporation

Blazin' Snow

Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi Island