Support for Maui fires’ victims
In the spirit of Yuimaaru–community supports one another, especially in times of need–here’s a breakdown of organizations that are willing to help. If you are able, please review the resources provided or consider donating to some of these donor groups.
WHERE TO DONATE:
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HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S MAUI STRONG FUND: Providing resources for disaster recovery, 100% of funds will go to the community. No fees will be taken. https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
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MAUI RAPID RESPONSE: An ahupuaʻa-based disaster response team providing food, shelters, supplies and other resources. https://mauirapidresponse.org/
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KĀKOʻO MAUI FUND: Funds will go to help Maui families and businesses. Donations up to $100,000 will be matched. https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui
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MAUI MUTUAL AID FUND: Volunteers are raising money to get support to vulnerable residents like kūpuna, those with physical disabilities, and those without insurance. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y7J26SYUJFQU8
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FOODLAND STORES: Accepting donations at checkout to support American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi’s relief efforts. Foodland will match a portion of each gift. Shoppers can donate up to $249, donate Maikaʻi points, donate change, and round up purchases to nearest dollar.
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MAUI FOOD BANK: Seeking monetary donations so they can help feed displaced residents. https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/
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MAUI UNITED WAY: There’s a Maui Fire Relief Fund. https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/mauirelief
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HAWAIʻI RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION: Mobilizing donations for those on Maui. Fill out a form to detail how you can help (money, on-site volunteer, shelter, food and drinks, first-aid items, clothing, etc.). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM_RSWyy9KxsizQ7vPzTA1F6FnDs5EwjLdRJPrN-IIn_48DA/viewform
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WASH PROS KĀʻANAPALI: Free laundry and drying services offered. 2580 Kekaʻa Dr. in Lāhainā
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FEED MY SHEEP MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE – WAILUKU: Located in the parking lot next to Living Way Church on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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FEED MY SHEEP MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE – KAHULUI: Located at 150 Puʻunene Ave., Kahului on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION CENTER: Located at Kahana Gateway.
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MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY: Distributing pet food and supplies to pet owners. Visit mauihumanesociety.org for the latest distribution locations.
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Date | Interviewing agency | Interview link |
August 10, 2023 | BBC News | https://tinyurl.com/bdfdnv9n |
August 10, 2023 | NBC News | N/A |
August 10, 2023 | ABC News | N/A |
August 10, 2023 | CBS News | N/A |
August 10, 2023 | BBC News London | https://tinyurl.com/2kv9b5s5 |
August 11, 2023 | MSNBC | N/A |
August 11, 2023 | CBS | https://tinyurl.com/7bndcyhb |
August 11, 2023 | CNN | N/A |
August 12, 2023 | TRTWorld | https://tinyurl.com/4ntue3wp |
August 14, 2023 | CBS | https://tinyurl.com/4be3a2z2 |
August 14, 2023 | Radio New Zealand | https://tinyurl.com/pjv66f8w |
August 16, 2023 | CNN | https://tinyurl.com/puawrzfy |
August 16, 2023 | Time Magazine | https://tinyurl.com/nc9h8mc2 |
August 16, 2023 | Scripps News | https://tinyurl.com/4yee4ku4 |
August 16, 2023 | CNN | N/A |
August 16, 2023 | TRTWorld | https://tinyurl.com/3798h8cd |
August 17, 2023 | NewsNation | https://tinyurl.com/52xnnwur
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August 17, 2023 | MSNBC | https://tinyurl.com/46vd7a8t |
August 18, 2023 | Scripps News | N/A |
August 19, 2023 | Civil Beat | https://tinyurl.com/2pb24chh |
August 20, 2023 | MSNBC | https://tinyurl.com/95xw9kf4 |
August 21, 2023 | CNN | https://tinyurl.com/seueynrs |
August 22, 2023 | Lahaina News | https://tinyurl.com/4dwuwvam |
August 25, 2023 | NewsNation | https://tinyurl.com/yyfrc8bu |
August 25, 2023 | Maui Times News | https://tinyurl.com/48xhkvsa |
September 12, 2023 | KHON2 | https://tinyurl.com/592xmb9u |
September 12, 2023 | Scripps News | https://tinyurl.com/47jk8reu |
UPDATES:
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COUNTY OF MAUI: The office of Mayor Richard T. Bissen is providing the latest news. mauicounty.gov
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MEMA ALERTS: CivicReady is the provider for Maui County’s Emergency Alert System. https://www.mauicounty.gov/983/MEMA-Alerts
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:
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EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Assisting uninsured people after disasters to provide medicines and medical equipment needed. https://aspr.hhs.gov/epap/Pages/default.aspx
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GOODWILL’S SNAP PROGRAM: Replacement benefit is available for recipients who experienced loss of food as a result of the recent wildfires. https://www.higoodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3.74×8-SNAP-VR-rack-card-2019.pdf
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KAISER PERMANENTE: Providing medical services at no cost to members and the public at Lāhainā Gateway Center and the Hyatt Regency Lāhainā, Maui Suites, Promenade Lower Level. For prescription refills, visit kp.org/pharmacy.
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STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO MAUI WILDFIRE RESPONSE: Providing assistance with non-emergency health services. https://health.hawaii.gov/mauiwildfires/
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BETTER HELP: Providing three months of free therapy to those affected. https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/#voucher-added
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FREE CARELON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES: Offering free counseling services to support anyone affected by the wildfires. https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0806fe74ab541751/blt6ed17f3dd0e4298c/64d7f6a9fe29ddcd6430f9f1/HMSA-Carelon-Maui-Wildfire-Support-Resources-Flyer.pdf
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HAWAIʻI CARES 988: Providing mental health, substance use or suicide prevention support. https://hicares.hawaii.gov/resources/hawaii-wildfire/#keiki
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HAWAIʻI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MAUI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Offering crisis mental health services. https://health.hawaii.gov/mauiwildfires/
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HAWAIʻI UTELEHEALTH: Offering free confidential crisis counseling. https://hawaiiutelehealth.org/
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HEADSPACE: Offering free Headspace services until the end of the year to support mental health. https://www.headspace.com/maui
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KAISER PERMANENTE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE: Offering critical mental health and addiction services and resources. Call 1-888-945-7600
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MANA MENTAL HEALTH: Offering free individual counseling sessions for mothers who are pregnant or postpartum. https://manamentalhealth.com/
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MAUI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Offering crisis mental health services. Call (808) 984-2150
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MAUI STRONG 24/7 ZOOM SUPPORT FOR HELPERS: Providing a safe space for helpers on the ground, on other islands and across the world. Via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/88263804569, Password: 12345
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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA: Offering mental health services. disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAIʻI: Offering individuals, couples and families the support needed to build health relationships and enhance personal wellness. https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/counseling-mental-health/
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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES: A program for child abuse prevention and treatment. https://www.childandfamilyservice.org/programs/ccss/
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HAZEL – MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR STUDENTS AT HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Providing access to quality health care services for all students, at no cost to families, this year. https://my.hazel.co/hawaiipublicschools/info
MISSING PEOPLE/PETS:
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FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER: Providing assistance for family members who are looking for information about loved ones who are unaccounted for and may be affected by the wildfires on Maui. Located in the Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium. https://www.mauinuistrong.info/resource-categories/find-search-missing-person
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MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY FORM: Providing support and care for animals and pets who may have been separated, lost or found due to the wildfires. Forms can be submitted to assist in finding missing pets. https://tinyurl.com/5n6c2zsr