Here are a couple local charities to help the Lahaina Community
Local relief now...
All our thoughts, prayers and best juju go out to our brothers & sisters in Lahaina, Maui while they deal with this tragedy. We are seeing and hearing the daily news and reports coming out about all the courageous efforts being made there. We are also heeding the call from the locals about how they need boots on-the-ground relief now and that we should also be donating to local Hawaiian charities. Based on what the Lahaina locals are requesting over social media and on the news, here are a couple local charities they say you can donate to:
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Their mission is to inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Everything they do at HCF aims to deliver meaningful impact that will benefit Hawai‘i. They have a 93% 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator.
Their Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. HCF is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. Funding will support evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as identified by their partners doing critical work on Maui.
Go here to donate and to learn more:
‘Āina Momona
‘Āina Momona is a Native Hawaiian 501(c)(3) organization founded by Walter Ritte for the purpose of achieving environmental health and sustainability through restoring social justice and Hawaiian sovereignty.
It is one of many organizations mobilizing to provide support the families impacted by the devastating wildfires that occurred on August 8, 2023. They have three primary fundraisers going: Kōkua Maui, Emergency Aid to Maui Families and Maui County Firefighter Relief. Here is some additional public information on their efforts: https://mauinow.com/2023/08/18/nonprofit-aina-momona-distributes-over-1-25-million-for-maui-relief/
Go here to donate and to learn more:
Additional Resources:
A concerned citizen who recently visited our website, Olivia, gave us a lead to another blog page that had some valuable resources that cast a wider net on Lahaina relief:
Go check out this link for additional relief resources: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/charities-to-support-maui-wildfires/
Thanks Olivia for the invaluable suggestion to our audience and as you say "I believe that together, we can make a genuine impact and provide hope for the people and animals affected by these devastating fires."
Please feel free to pass this information along. Anything helps to shed light on all the tremendous relief and charitable efforts going on at the local level. Aloha and Maui Strong!
Note: Islands to Highlands does not endorse or share the social and/or political views of these charities or companies. Please educate yourself on their missions and business practices and please be responsible before donating to any charitable organization. Thanks!
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