08/10/2023
Wildfires on Maui have left the community in shock. Many are homeless. Families are still trying to reconnect. So much has been lost that can never be recovered.
If you wish to help, here are a few links. Many thanks to Defense Leadership Forum for compiling this list!
The Office of the Governor of Hawaii has directed Donors to the Hawaii Community Foundation https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
Verified Fundraisers on GoFundMe are Raising Money to Help Residents Rebuild and Recover https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/maui #/
Shoppers in Hawaii can make donations of up to $249 at their nearest Foodland, which is Accepting Donations at Checkout to Support the American Red Cross
The Maui Mutual Aid Fund is accepting donations to Support Maui Families, Elderly Residents, People with Disabilities, and those with Limited or No Insurance https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y7J26SYUJFQU8
Aloha United Way, a Honolulu-Based Nonprofit Organization, has created the Maui Relief Fund that will go directly towards efforts Supporting Victims of the Fires https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/mauirelief
The Salvation Army's Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division is accepting donations to provide meals for thousands displaced in Maui Emergency Shelters https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/
The Maui Food Bank is providing meals for thousands of displaced residents https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/
The Maui Police Department is calling for donations of nonperishable food, bottled water, hygiene items and blankets. Drop off your donations at Maui's War Memorial Complex from 8 AM through 6 Pm Thursday.
With every $1 donated, Maui Food Bank can provide 4 meals to the hungry living in our island community. Donate now and together we can make a difference.
