Last updated: Saturday, September 23rd at 7:50am HST
Most recent updates are at the top of each section. This update includes:
Petition to delay tourism reopening in West Maui, Laptop Relief and D-Snap Benefits on 9/23
Stories
If anybody is open to sharing their story regarding the fires in Maui, please type it out and e-mail it to me at srasinar@life-logos.com. I would love to compile them together for others to read, empathize with and ideally gain hope from them. Who knows, maybe it’ll help you dissect your feelings too.
Think about it and use mine as an example:
Financial Assistance
D-Snap Benefits
Hawai’i Disaster SNAP Program to provide a one-time payment – Saturday, September 23rd at the Lahaina Civic Center from 8am to 7pm.
American Red Cross
Up to $2,500 in assistance – HI Help
People’s Fund of Maui
$1,200 per month in assistance. You rule Oprah.
Lahaina Rise
One-time, $808 payment per person for completing a two minute form – Get Help
Hawai’i Association of Realtors
Disaster Relief Assistance – Maximum of $3,000 per househould for monthly mortgage expenses, rental cost and hotel reimbursement
Global Empowerment Movement
If you lost your house (rent/own) to the Kula/Lahaina fires, have 2 forms of proof of address, a photo of your damaged house, and new lease, go pay the office a visit from 11am-3pm at the address below.
115 South Wakea, Unit B, Kahului
Salvation Army
Apply for future assistance at the Maui College including recovering possessions, clothing, lodging, financial aid, etc.
FEMA
Critical Needs Assistance program – One-time, $700 payment for critical needs. Includes food, water, infant formula and other child necessities, as well as medical supplies and equipment.
Hawai’i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits program – must be filed by September 25th, 2023
Mortgage Assistance Programs
KITV put out an article breaking down some mortgage assistance programs with many internal links
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Apply here by September 25th, 2023 if you believe you qualify. Minimum of $254 to a maximum of $763 for the weeks beginning August 13th, 2023 to February 10th, 2024.
MOAA Foundation Crisis Relief Fund
Grant from the MOAA Foundation. Visit the website to check eligibility and fill out the application online.
Shelter
American Red Cross
Go to one of their various locations such as the Maui College and meet in person or call +1 (808) 244-0051 to speak with a representative to be placed in a hotel for up to 6 months
Realtors Association of Maui
Maui Kokua – to provide housing or if you need housing
Hope Chapel
Kokua Fund if you need housing
Complete this form if you can provide housing
Malama Maui
Add yourself to the form if you can either provide or need housing
Maui Wildfire Recovery Program
Shipping Container Homes to be given away FREE in Olowalu to those misplaced – at recenters.org
FEMA
Transitional Sheltering Assistance program – FEMA will pay for hotel rooms for eligible, displaced Maui residents.
Pet Shelter
Pampered Pooch LLC
Free dog boarding for families in need – no supplies needed, they provide everything
Jake – 808-856-6699
Kori – 808-298-5839
Vehicles for the Displaced
ChosenRentals – DM their Instagram Page
Uber – free rides (up to $40) to people going to or from temporary shelters or in hotels without transportation options. Apply promo code “MAUI23” in the Wallet section of the uber app prior to requesting the ride. Valid for UberX or UberXL
Other
Petition to Delay the Reopening of West Maui to Tourism on October 8th
Sign the petition to delay the reopening of tourism on West Maui. From the petition:
“We firmly believe that before any reopening takes place, it is imperative to consult with and prioritize the needs of these working-class Lahaina residents. Delaying the reopening will allow for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach that takes into account the welfare and well-being of all West Maui residents and visitors alike.”
Laptop Relief by Cameron Center
Fill out the form if you lost a computer in the fire – they are providing refurbished laptops based on need
Spa Montage Reopening
9/1/23 to 9/30/23 – Free for first responders & Maui residents with any Hawaii identification
50% savings on spa treatment, salon services and access to the fitness center
Reservations must be made by 3pm the day prior by calling (808)-662-8585
Website: Spa Montage Kapalua Bay
Horseback Rides
Mendes Ranch – Free ride for those directly affected & $45 for local residents
Phone number to make an appointment – (808)-871-5222
Lahaina Civic Center
Great one stop shop – Offers help through FEMA, SBA, Red Cross, Immigration (social security cards, green cards and biometrics), birth and marriage certificate, veterans affairs, hazard mitigation (providing information to prevent future losses on your property) & department of taxation (but we are forgive of tax)
Go Fund Me links
These are links to people I know personally who have been affected:
The Block Staff & Members – link to blog post about the gym here
Flores Family
Britany, Krystle and Family
Helping Tiffany after the Lahaina Wildfire
Sarah Stauffer
Federico Bursich
May Jonita
Kelsey Gowen
The Cruz Family
Baltazar Family
Donate to help Lindsay and her family
Please help Rikki and her 4 kids
Go Fund Me links – shared via friends
These are links to sources that have been shared with me
Comprehensive List of People in need & their story
Lahaina Ohana Instagram for Venmo Accounts
Donations – Reputable Organizations
American Red Cross
Hawaii Community Foundation
Maui United Way
Maui Food Bank
**Note – I will update this list as more resources become available. If you have anything to contribute to the list, please reach out to me.