Philanthropy's Response to Hawaiʻi Wildfires

Overview

Over 100 people have died in the wildfires sweeping through the Hawaiʻian island of Maui. Although wildfires and hurricanes are part of "seasonal realities" in the state, strong winds from Hurricane Dora have made this fire the nation's deadliest in over 100 years. Lahaina, a historic port town, has been hit especially hard. With the widespread devastation to homes and buildings and nearly 11,000 people grappling with power outages, President Biden declared a major disaster declaration. 

As updates about the impact of this wildfire are known and opportunities to support long-term recovery become available, this page will be updated with resources and information.

Resources

• Hawaiʻi wildfires: What will recovery look like? | 2023 North American Wildfires – Center for Disaster Philanthropy
• Council on Foundations' Disaster Grantmaking – Foundations can access our Disaster Grantmaking Resources to understand how to effectively respond to a disaster.

Relief Funds 

• Hawaiʻi Community Foundation- Maui Strong Fund
• Maui Nui Strong- Support for Maui Wildfire Relief
• GlobalGiving – Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy- Hawaiʻi Wildfires Recovery Fund
• Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement- Hawaiian Way Fund
• Turkish Philanthropy Funds- TPF Maui Wildfires Relief Fund

Partners

• The Center for Disaster Philanthropy is the Council's recommended partner for those needing support in mobilizing a philanthropic response to disasters.
• FEMA is a critical federal partner of the Council that often relies on community foundations and place-based funders before, during, and after a disaster hits. Visit FEMA'S Hawaiʻi Wildfires page for additional news and information.