Maui Wildfires Support & Services
The Board of Directors and Staff of Native Hawaiian Philanthropy (NHP), personally impacted by the Maui wildfires, swiftly mobilized to offer support through fundraising, grant writing, meal preparation, and providing $1,000 cash grants to 70 families and individuals affected by the disaster.
NHP continues to collaborate with a range of organizations, including Maui Behavioral Health Resources, Aloha House, KAʻEHU, Hōʻola Āina o Kula, Lau Kanaka, the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University, Hummingly, Wisdom Circle, Kids Hurt Too, Common Ground Collective, Living Pono, the Pacific Whale Foundation, community leaders, and volunteers. Together, they aim to deliver essential support, services, and events to assist those affected by the wildfires.
In conjunction with nonprofits, educators, cultural practitioners, and mental health professionals, NHP has developed the Mauli Ola: Sacred Spaces for Disaster Recovery initiative. This initiative utilizes an Indigenous-informed disaster recovery approach, prioritizing holistic well-being, addressing the roots of trauma, and fostering the creation of culturally significant spaces.
Mauli Ola: Sacred Spaces for Disaster Recovery
NHP is organizing monthly cultural events to support wildfire survivors at Leialiʻi Hawaiian Homestead in Lahaina and Kaʻehu Bay in Wailuku, aimed at aiding those displaced by the fires. These events feature a variety of activities, including lauhala weaving, lei-making, lomilomi, t-shirt painting, arts and crafts, children's activities, food boxes, bentos, entertainment, and a workshop by Dr. Ron Williams Jr. on the history of Lahaina. Funding for these workshops is secured through June 2025.
Mahalo nui loa to all the donors and funders who contributed to Native Hawaiian Philanthropy's effort to raise $500,000 in funds, in-kind donations, and resources to support Kula and Lahaina families affected by the fires. Your generosity has made a significant difference in the lives of those devastated by this disaster.
Mahalo to the Maui Strong Fund, the Christensen Fund, GlobalGiving, the Women’s Fund of Hawaii, and Charles Schwab for your generous contributions. Your donations are making a meaningful impact in our community.