Another Paradise has burned.
Maui needs your help (and not on island time, either)
Many, many people have a connection to Hawaii.
Some of us went to school —or have friends and family—on island. Others may have no direct connection, but have lived through other natural disasters and can feel the pain (we see you, California and NOLA).
All of these events are terrible. But what’s happened on Maui, an island already under pressure for resources and housing, is particularly devastating.
Which is why we all need to act.
News stories that have moved us.
We have curated a list of news stories with a Kama'aina point of view.
Please contact us (links in footer) to share other suggestions.
Five charities worth a look (and your bucks).
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Many people have recommended this fund, which is from the Hawaiian Community Foundation.
The focus is rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs.
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This fund gets a 91% on Charity Navigator.
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The Hawai'i Restaurant Association is mobilizing donations to provide urgent relief for Maui, such as food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter for those affected by this disaster.
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Offshoot of a 50-year old grassroots campaign based on Oahu; dedicated to moving crucial financial support to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island
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These are the families who have been vetted to receive mutual aid through Venmo and GoFundMe.
Kanoe has also set up a housing form for those needing/offering housing.
Here are a few charities that are meeting the crisis thoughtfully. We are not, pointedly, accepting any donations directly.
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