How to help Maui after the fires destroyed Lahaina and parts of Upcountry

This is a collection of proven options to donate, so no money goes to big organisations with giant overheads. We need to get the money to the locals.

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Donation categories

All donations sorted by categories as much as possible. If we are missing something out, please reach out.

Organisations & Funds

Bigger organisations and funds. No listings for options with big managements and overheads.

Direct Donations

Direct donations to people of Maui. Options with GoFundMe, Venmo, PayPal etc. Only vetted options.

Donate Crypto

Highly vetted options to donate with crypto. Only knows organisations or vetter private options.

Donated Proceeds

Shops and Businesses donating the proceeds of certain products to the people of Maui.

Wishlists

Amazon and other Wishlists by vetted people and organisations for urgent needs on Maui

The most essential options to donate

These are the most essential organisations and fundraisers in the fight against time and for the people of Maui. All other options on this website are as much vetted as possible, so they are safe to donate to.

Hawai‘i Community Foundation

The Maui Strong Fund is the most crucial fund right now. The Hawai’i Community Foundation is organizing it.

Kākoʻo Maui

Fund organized by the Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement, Alaka'ina and Kako'o Haleakala - matched donations. One of essential funds to help the locals.

World Central Kitchen

Feed the people in need together with local chefs. World Central Kitchen is always the first with feet on the ground to help. Best option to also donate with Crypto.