How you can help
The most effective way to help victims is through cash donations, as that’s the quickest way to get assistance to those in need. It immediately grants on-the-ground charities flexibility to purchase the supplies they need.
- The Maui Strong Fund, run by the Hawai’i Community Foundation, is accepting donations for necessities like food, clothing and shelter for families who have lost their homes.
- The American Red Cross of Hawaii has 220 trained responders on the ground in Maui helping with search and rescue operations. Donations to the Red Cross are also providing shelter, food and emotional support. You can also donate to the Red Cross by calling 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).
- Aloha United Way, a non-profit organization based in Honolulu, has set up a dedicated fund for victims of the Maui wildfire.
- The Maui Food Bank is accepting donations that will pay for meals provided to displaced residents in Maui.
- The Maui Humane Society is seeking contributions to fund care for pets displaced by the wildfire.