Best Charities To Help Lahaina: Top 8 (2024 List)
In August 2023, our beloved Lahaina faced unimaginable devastation. Grassroots organizations and local businesses banded together selflessly and poured their time and resources into helping Lahaina in any way they could. This is #MauiStrong. This is what makes our island so soul-stirringly beautiful.
Locals and tourists alike have been asking us where our favorite places to volunteer or donate to are, and we have rounded up many we’ve worked directly with and those that are trusted across the island to get those in need what they need.
These groups are stepping up big time to help with Lahaina's recovery. Whether it's feeding families, supporting first responders, or providing direct aid, they're making a difference. Jump in and lend your support where it counts!
Maui United Way
Provides emergency financial assistance and essential resources to those affected by the fires.
Maui Strong Fund (Hawai'i Community Foundation)
Focuses on long-term recovery efforts, including housing and community rebuilding.
The Salvation Army - Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division
Offers food, shelter, and emotional support to fire victims.
Maui Humane Society
Provides care and rehoming services for pets displaced by the fires.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Aims to restore and preserve Lahaina's historical sites and cultural heritage impacted by the fires.
Pacific Birth Collective
This community organization, which usually supports birthing families on Maui, has pivoted to offer essential resources and support to families affected by the Lahaina fires. They are organizing donation drives and offering direct assistance to those in need, ensuring that the most vulnerable are cared for during this time.
Maui Food Bank
Dedicated to providing hunger relief, Maui Food Bank is crucial in supplying food to displaced families and individuals affected by the fires. By donating, you help ensure that no one goes hungry during this difficult time.
ʻĀina Momona
This nonprofit has established an emergency fund specifically for Maui County first responders, including firefighters, lifeguards, and EMTs, who have been at the forefront of battling the fires and saving lives. Donations support these heroes' immediate needs as they continue their critical work.
