As you have undoubtedly heard, Hawaii needs you right now due to devastating fires. If you have ever been to Hawaii and taken home a bit of their bliss, consider a donation to the people who live there and are currently in need.
Many of them have lost their homes and will not have work for a while as some parts of Maui are not accepting visitors.
Here is more information about how you can help:
Maui Mutual Aid Fund
A local effort, the Maui Mutual Aid Fund is run by volunteers looking to get funds and support to vulnerable residents, such as kūpuna (elderly), those with physical disabilities, renters and individuals without insurance. Donations can be sent to
bit.ly/mauimutualaide.
If you are a kamaʻāina in need, reach out to Maui Mutual Aid Fund at (650) 279-1662.
Maui Strong Fund
Created by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation to provide resources for disaster preparedness, response and recovery, the Maui Strong Fund is currently being used to help aid communities affected by the Maui Wildfires. You can donate online at its website,
hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong, or you can send a check to Hawai‘i Community Foundation, 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI, 96813. Make checks payable “Hawai‘i Community Foundation”.
Maui Humane Society
Unfortunately, it’s not just people affected by the fires, but pets too. The Maui Humane Society is asking for emergency foster homes for its animals to help make space for new displaced pets. Pet supplies, like wet and dry food, litter and pop-up kennels are also in need, and you can always donate funds on its website,
mauihumanesociety.org.
Hawaiʻi Red Cross
A leader in disaster relief, the Hawaiʻi Red Cross is providing assistance and shelter to Maui fire victims and you can support them
here.
Maui Food Bank
The Maui Food Bank is accepting both physical drop-off donations at various locations across Maui as well as online monetary donations on its website
http://mauifoodbank.org/donate
The Salvation Army
Providing food and resources to those in need, The Salvation Army is accepting Maui donations on its Hawaiʻi site,
hawaii.salvationarmy.org.
Maui United Way
Maui United Way has set up a Maui fire relief fund that will go directly to support Maui fire victims. Donate
here.
