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:

• 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

• MAUI RAPID RESPONSE: An ahupuaʻa-based disaster response team providing food, shelters, supplies and other resources. https://mauirapidresponse.org/

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• MAUI FOOD BANK: Seeking monetary donations so they can help feed displaced residents. https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/

• MAUI UNITED WAY: There’s a Maui Fire Relief Fund. https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/mauirelief

• 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

• WASH PROS KĀʻANAPALI: Free laundry and drying services offered. 2580 Kekaʻa Dr. in Lāhainā

• 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.

• 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.

• WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION CENTER: Located at Kahana Gateway.

• 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   https://tinyurl.com/aj4pw42y
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:

• COUNTY OF MAUI: The office of Mayor Richard T. Bissen is providing the latest news. mauicounty.gov

• MEMA ALERTS: CivicReady is the provider for Maui County’s Emergency Alert System. https://www.mauicounty.gov/983/MEMA-Alerts

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:

• EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Assisting uninsured people after disasters to provide medicines and medical equipment needed. https://aspr.hhs.gov/epap/Pages/default.aspx

• 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

• 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.

• STATE OF HAWAIʻI, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO MAUI WILDFIRE RESPONSE: Providing assistance with non-emergency health services. https://health.hawaii.gov/mauiwildfires/

• BETTER HELP: Providing three months of free therapy to those affected. https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/#voucher-added

• 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

• HAWAIʻI CARES 988: Providing mental health, substance use or suicide prevention support. https://hicares.hawaii.gov/resources/hawaii-wildfire/#keiki

• HAWAIʻI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MAUI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Offering crisis mental health services. https://health.hawaii.gov/mauiwildfires/

• HAWAIʻI UTELEHEALTH: Offering free confidential crisis counseling. https://hawaiiutelehealth.org/

• HEADSPACE: Offering free Headspace services until the end of the year to support mental health. https://www.headspace.com/maui

• KAISER PERMANENTE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE: Offering critical mental health and addiction services and resources. Call 1-888-945-7600

• MANA MENTAL HEALTH: Offering free individual counseling sessions for mothers who are pregnant or postpartum. https://manamentalhealth.com/

• MAUI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Offering crisis mental health services. Call (808) 984-2150

• 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

• MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA: Offering mental health services. disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

• 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/

• CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES: A program for child abuse prevention and treatment. https://www.childandfamilyservice.org/programs/ccss/

• 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:

• 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

• 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

TEMPORARY HOUSING:

To qualify for shelter and financial assistance, you must first register with FEMA. This can be done at a joint Disaster Recovery Center that operates daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College (210 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Pilina Building, Kahului). You can also call 1-800-621-3362, visit disasterassistance.gov or apply through the FEMA smartphone app. An additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, located at 91 Pukalani St. in Makawao. Services available daily, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Maui Relief Survey: An online tool to be used to help organize and deploy resources in the relief effort. Maui County Service Offerings (arcgis.com)

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