HELPING THOSE AFFECTED BY THE MAUI FIRES
If you want to donate to help those affected by the fires, here are some ways to do so:
Catholic Charities of Hawaii
Catholic Charities Hawai’i, urges people to make a donation to the agency for Maui relief at catholiccharitieshawaii.org/maui-relief
The American Red Cross
Disaster workers from the American Red Cross are in Maui, “working around the clock to help those affected,” the group says. To donate, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The Hawai’i Community Foundation
The Hawai’i Community Foundation is accepting donations through its Maui Strong Fund. The foundation has already raised $1 million to help fire victims, Hawaii News Now reports. To donate, visit the fund’s website. For questions or additional information, please contact Donor Services at [email protected] or (808) 566-5560.
Maui United Way
Maui United Way, founded in 1945, works to address Maui’s vital needs by focusing on education, income, and health. The organization has set up a Maui Fire and Disaster Relief Donations Page. All donations are processed online.