Ohana Means Family

Almost two weeks ago, the world watched as the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history swept through Lahaina, on the island of Maui.

Today crews continue to scour the rubble for victims, as more than 800 people are still unaccounted for, and thousands more are displaced and have lost everything.

Ohana is a Hawaiian term for family. And as our hearts hurt for the family of Maui and Lahaina, we want to share some resources with you, where you can make donations to help those affected by the fires:

• Maui Rapid Response is a collective disaster response organization that is dedicated to supporting Maui County citizen groups in crisis.  Find out what’s needed for donations on their social media page.  

• Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. Your donation will be used to:

  • Provide food, water, and emergency medical supplies to people and animals 

  • Support temporary relief and emergency supplies for displaced families 

  • Provide support to firefighters and other frontline workers 

  • Meet other needs that emerge  

• Maui Mutual Aid. Maui Mutual Aid Fund is a group of volunteers who work to rapidly disperse funds, supplies, and other forms of assistance to people impacted by the fires. The fund will collect donations for those who wouldn't otherwise qualify for support or have a hard time accessing it.   

• Maui Humane Society is seeking donations to help find and shelter the ~3,000 pets displaced from the wildfires—then help reunite them with owners.   

• Pearl Jam, the iconic Seattle rock band, is collecting donations to help support wildfire relief in Maui. The more you donate, the more entries you’ll get to win a raffle for an autographed poster from their 1998 Hawaii show.  

• Tutta Bella has collaborated with Hawaii native, chef Lisa Nakamura, to create a pizza named, the Maui Ohana. One hundred percent of proceeds from sales of the Maui Ohana will go to the Maui Food Bank. Check out where your nearest location is.    

Find out more ways to support Maui wildfire relief here.