Karen McM brought this to our attention and recommends Maui Strong as good place to consider making a donation to help. There are many other good organizations listed below.
- 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.
- Hawaiʻi People’s Fund: Providing immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island. More details.
We also contributed to Maui Strong, on the recommendation of the condo manager where we had booked.