Support the ongoing crisis in Maui
Our hearts go out to the many families and businesses who have impacted by the Maui wildfires. Below are some resources to help those in need during these challenging times. Together, let’s stand strong and extend a helping hand to our fellow community members on the path to recovery, rebuilding and resilience.
Funding will support evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as identified by their partners doing critical work on Maui. Below are the suggested foundations by The Honolulu Civil Beat.
- Donations to the Red Cross are providing shelter, food and emotional support to victims of the Maui fires. You can donate by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or at www.redcross.org.
- Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund: Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs. More details.
- Maui Food Bank: Collecting and distributing food to help the hungry in Maui County. More details.
- Maui United Way: Providing direct relief to families and nonprofits. More details.
- The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division: Providing food and resources for evacuees. More details.
- Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation: Partnering with the state Department of Education to support school communities in West Maui through Oct. 1. More details.
- Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement: Working to match every donation to Maui fire victims as of Friday evening. More details.
- Catholic Charities Hawaii: Actively working with other organizations to assess the critical needs of individuals affected by the wildfires.
- Maui Humane Society: Supporting shelters for displaced people and animals, and caring for injured animals. More details.
- Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Business Relief Fund: Assisting the business communities on Maui.
- World Central Kitchen: Providing meals to people in need by partnering with local organizations. More details.
- Hawaii Lions Foundation: Matching up to $25,000 in donations for Maui disaster relief efforts. More details.
