In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) has activated the Maui Strong Fund to provide flexible resources to support Maui residents.
Funding will address evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as they are identified by on-the-ground partners doing critical work on Maui. HCF will not be collecting a fee for donations to the Maui Strong Fund; 100 percent of the funds will be distributed for community needs.
You can make a donation and learn more about the Maui Strong Fund by visiting hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
Additional Ways to Donate
- American Association for Justice Trial Lawyers Care Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/…
- Hawaii State Bar Foundation (Legal services): hsbfhi.org/donate
- 90-day Forbearance Mortgage Relief (Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, FHFA, & VA loans): cca.hawaii.gov/blog/…
Volunteer
- Hawaii State Judiciary Disaster Legal Hotline: www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/2023/08/…
- Hawaii Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Resource Guide: hicares.hawaii.gov/resources/hawaii-wildfire
Are You an Attorney?
The Hawai’i State Bar Association (HSBA), working with the Young Lawyers Division and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, have established a FREE Disaster Legal Hotline and are looking for volunteers to provide critical information and legal guidance, and to respond to questions that may be causing additional stress.
The hotline will run from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on the following dates, but may be expanded as needed:
Dates:
- Tuesday, August 15th and 22nd
- Wednesday, August 16th and 23rd
- Thursday, August 17th and 24th
Additional Information:
- Attorneys will answer phone inquiries during 2-hour shifts.
- The work can be done from anywhere since it uses a convenient phone application that can be downloaded on any mobile device.
- Extensive disaster relief information will be provided: FEMA, document replacement, claims for insurance, and employment.
- Frequently asked question summary sheets will also be provided.
If all spots are full, please consider making a donation.