Following the Maui wildfire that demolished Lahaina on August 8, 2023, more than fifty people were killed, scores injured, and hundreds to thousands left homeless.
While the state and federal governments have approved disaster declarations for the island, more help is desperately needed.
Those wishing to help victims can donate through these trusted organizations.
American Red Cross
Disaster workers are on the ground on Maui, and they are “working around the clock to help those affected.” To donate, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a donation.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
Every dollar donated will be matched up to $1 Million. All proceeds, that 100%, will go to Maui organizations to support relief efforts.
Hawaii Community Foundation
Donations are being accepted through the Maui Strong Fund of The Hawaii Community Foundation. They have already raised over $1,000,000 to help in this disaster. To donate, visit the fund’s website. For questions or additional information, you can call (808) 566-5560.
Maui Food Bank
They provide disaster relief on Maui as well as offering “safe and nutritious food” to those in need. With every dollar donated, they can provide 4 meals.
Maui Humane Society
Your donation not only helps shelter animals but also people who have been displaced.
Maui United WayA Maui Fire and Disaster Relief donation page has been created where contributions are accepted online.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been feeding thousands of people on Maui following the fire.
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I have donated to several organizations already (Maui Humane Society, for example). I would very much also like to donate some money to an organization that would use the money specifically for the upkeep of the banyan tree.
Is there such an organization? If so, can you please let me know.
Thank you.
Hi Remo.
We believe what you are looking for is this: https://lahainarestoration.org/lahaina-banyan-tree/.
Aloha.
Family lived in Hawaii and still does 40 plus years! It went to school there and have lived on Oahu andthe big island!
I was looking forward to going to Maui!!
So when I called the kanapali beach resort, their message was basically
We canceled on you because we are going to be housing FEMA workers and!!!
Totally the right thing to do!
So you may want to mention going forward all of the accommodations that have been made that had this place vacationers! So we can’t come back because there is no where to stay? Not in the system that we booked through and not in the near future!
Mahalo to all the local resorts for doing the right thing!
Aloha to all
I can’t agree with the hotels housing FEMA personnel. I believe the government should have flown in trailers for the FEMA personnel to stay in.
Why?
Rather than spending several hundred dollars per night per FEMA person at luxury hotels, they could have stayed at cheaper hotels or even have trailers that FEMA already owns flown in by the Air Force
Rather than giving the residents a measly $700 each, the money not spent by housing FEMA in expensive hotel rooms could have been given to the residents.
Sorry for fire
Prayers for the people of this beautiful place that mother nature herself, has been unkind to.. I have a “maui trip” change jar and about 5 boxes of rolled coins. Pretty sure it will get me and my husband there once touring opens up. And the ocean is still just the same as ever, right? Please let me know
I notice the Salvation Army is not one of your listed charities – is there a problem with them?
Mahalo.
Hi Rod.
We will ask them. Thanks.
Aloha.
My name is David Boyd of N.C. and I just want to say I’m very sorry, thinking of all the people in Maui and say that I will and are praying for everyone there. God bless and keep all of you and even though I don’t know y’all, I Love You All! Stay safe!
Prayers to all impacted by this disaster. Donated to Maui Food Bank.
What is needed is shipping donations. People/ organizations are gathering toiletries, hygiene supplies, clothing, but getting it shipped quickly is a problem from So Cal. Perhaps some of the funds donated could be used to get these goods there while desperately needed.
I don’t know about SoCal, but in NorCal the dockworkers have organized shipping containers to be filled and shipped across.
I want to help, but I want to make sure that the people of Maui get my donation, and Not the big conglomerates! It is very disconcerting that we can no longer trust our Government agencies.
Please research your decision to donate. Make sure additional fees are not added. You want your donation to go to help the people of Maui. They should be Maui sanctioned.
Another place to donate is Send Relief, a collaboration between two Southern Baptist ministries. 100% of all donations go to the relief effort with 0% going to administrative costs.
Thank you for listing the donation sites. Just sent mine. My heart just breaks for the devastation and loss that Maui has suffered.
My daughter and I were in Maui last Nov. So glad I got to see LA Haina one more time. So sad. I’m in tears. God bless all the residents. I’m donating soon.
Lahaina, not LA Haina
Thank you for providing the names of organizations who are accepting donations. I made donations to several mentioned on your listing.
Mahalo.
Mary S.
Hi Mary.
We feel confident that those receiving the help will be most grateful.
Aloha.