Find Resources for the Maui Wildfire Relief
Our hearts go out to the many families and businesses who have impacted by the Maui wildfires. On this page, we aim to provide information, resources, and support to help those in need during these challenging times. Together, let's stand strong and extend a helping hand to our fellow community members on the path to recovery and resilience.
Updated daily.
The Maui American Job Center provides individualized career pathways, education and training opportunities, employment support and services, and HireNet Hawai‘i support. The American Job Center is located within the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui County Service Center.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit us in person or give us a call.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Closed for Holidays
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Maui County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from wildfires and high winds. ECP signup is open now and will end on October 17, 2023.
The approved ECP practices under this authorization include debris removal to address wildfire and high winds damage to eligible farmland, livestock fences and conservation structures and installations.
ECP assists producers with the recovery cost to restore the farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Approved ECP applicants may receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved restoration activity. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers may receive up to 90 percent cost-share.
Producers with damage from such events must apply for assistance prior to beginning reconstructive work. FSA’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance review process is required to be completed before any actions are taken. Submitting an application after reconstructive work has been completed may not qualify for ECP.
FSA county committees will evaluate applications based on an on-site inspection of the damaged land, taking into consideration the type and extent of the damage. An on-site inspection does not guarantee that cost-share funding will be provided.
The 2018 Farm Bill increased the payment limitation for ECP to $500,000 per disaster. The use of ECP funds is limited to activities to return the land to the relative pre-disaster condition. Conservation concerns that were present on the land prior to the disaster are not eligible for ECP assistance.
For more information on ECP, please contact the Maui County FSA office at 808-871-5500 ext. 2 or visit farmers.gov/recover.
For more information on government response and available resources visit https://www.usa.gov/hawaii-wildfires and https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724.
Contact Farm Service Agency:
Mr. James Robello
Farm Service Agency
County Executive Director
James.robello@usda.gov808-214-1740
Mr. Darrin Vander Plas
Farm Service Agency
Manager, Farm Loan Programs
Darrin.vanderplas@usda.gov
808-214-1739
The Maui County Office on Aging provides services to the Islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Every service, program, and product referred or implemented by the Maui County Office on Aging and contracted providers serve to assist Maui County’s seniors and adults with disabilities to lead independent, fulfilled, and dignified lives in their own homes and own communities for as long as possible.
Please contact our office at 808-270-7774 if you have been affected by the wildfires on Maui. We can assist with non-emergency services for seniors 60 years of age and older, persons with disabilities 18 years of age and older, and caregivers. You can also visit our website at https://www.mauicountyadrc.org/apply-for-assistance to complete a Consumer Registration Form to help us identify your needs.
U.S. President Biden approved the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. These loans can help individuals and organizations repair or replace disaster-damaged property, inventory, and supplies. Homeowners and renters may also use SBA loans to repair or replace disaster-related damage to homes or personal property. As of 9/14/23, SBA has approved nearly $75 million in low-interest disaster loans for the wildfire disaster declaration.
Businesses that are suffering financially due to lack of tourism in “ALL” Hawaii counties may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to provide working capital loans to pay debts, salaries, rents etc.
Types of Loans:
• Home and Personal Property Loans: Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence. Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property (such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances) damaged or destroyed in a disaster.
• Business Physical Disaster Loans: Businesses of any size and most private nonprofit organizations may apply for loans of up to $2,000,000 to repair or replace real property, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, or leasehold improvements.
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations can borrow up to $2,000,000 to meet their obligations and pay their ordinary and necessary operating expenses if they are otherwise unable to do so.
• Military Reservists Economic Injury Loans: Eligible small businesses can borrow up to $2,000,000 to help meet ordinary and necessary operating expenses that it could have met but is unable to because an essential employee was called to active duty as a military reservist.
SBA Disaster Loan applications for physical damage must be filed by October 10, 2023. Economic injury loans are due May 10, 2024.
Before applying, individuals should register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit DisasterAssistance.gov. After that, individuals can apply online using the SBA’s secure application. They may also mail completed loan applications to:
U.S. Small Business Administration Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Road Fort Worth, TX 76155
SBA representatives are available to provide face-to-face help with the application process at the following locations:
MAUI COUNTY:
• Hawaii Technology Development Corp. Maui Research Technology Center (MRTC) Business Recovery Center (Businesses Only)
Building # A, Suite 119 (Conference Rm.)
590 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, HI 96753
Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HST, Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm HST
• Lahaina Civic Center Disaster Recovery Center
1840 Honoapiilani Hwy (HI-30), Lahaina, HI 96761
Mondays – Sundays: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm HST
• Maui Resorts Rentals Portable Loan Outreach Center
30 Halawai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
Mondays – Saturdays9:00 am – 5:00 pm HST
• Mayor Hannibal Tavares Comm. Center Disaster Recovery Center (Lower Multi-Purpose Rm.)
91 Pukalani Street, Makawao, HI 96768
Mondays – Sundays: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm HST
• University of Hawaii Maui College Disaster Recovery Center (Individuals & Businesses):
Building 2205, Communications Services Rm
310 W Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
Mondays - Sundays: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm HST
HONOLULU COUNTY:
• Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 Business Recovery Center
521 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite #201, Pier 2, Honolulu, HI 96813
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00am – 6:00 pm HST
KAUA'I COUNTY:
• Kaua'i Federal Credit Union Business Recovery Center
New community space in Kapa'a (former Otsuka Furniture building)
1624 Kuhio Highway, Kapa’a, HI 96746
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
For more information please visit sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-(800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA financial disaster assistance.
The following sites offer food, water and supplies to people who have been impacted by the Maui wildfires (check on specific locations on the Donation/Distribution Center map on this page for details).
WEST MAUI:
CENTRAL MAUI:
FEED MY SHEEP MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES:
MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY:
Continues to offer donated pet supplies and veterinary services at several distribution sites island-wide. Please visit mauihumanesociety.org for more.
Access services from federal, state and volunteer organizations, and apply for disaster recovery assistance. Survivors can speak to FEMA specialists, get assistance registering for disaster assistance, get in touch with voluntary organizations and have access to other federal and state resources.
Locations:
• University of Hawaii Maui College, 310 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Community Services Building 205, in Kahului; open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
• Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, 91 Pukalani St. in Makawao; open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
• Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium, 1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina, open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Contact: FEMA Helpline, 1-800-621-3362.
To date, nearly 10,000 FEMA assistance registrations have been received, with some $13.6 million in federal housing and individual assistance provided. If you did not apply for FEMA assistance yet are receiving communications from FEMA residents, please report potential fraud by calling the disaster fraud hotline at 1-866-720-5721.
The American Red Cross (ARC) is reaching out to FEMA registrants to offer financial assistance for survivors of the Maui wildfires whose primary residences were destroyed or sustained eligible structural damage. A response is required to receive these benefits, so those who applied for FEMA assistance are urged to respond to ARC contact attempts. These ARC contacts will not ask for personal information, with contact coming via email, text, or phone. If you have not been contacted, additional appointments will be made available, with scheduling details next week. For more information, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Shuttles currently operating between Lahaina-area hotels and the Lahaina Disaster Recover Center.
Mobile waste and hygiene facilities are available for community-led resiliency hubs assisting with recovery efforts. These include: rubbish dumpsters (please no charred fire debris), cardboard recycling bins, portable toilets, handwashing stations, and mobile showers. Leaders of these hubs are asked to contact the Maui County Department of Environmental Management at 808-270-7880 or email recycle.maui@mauicounty.gov with their requests. Supplies of these mobile hygiene and waste facilities are limited. DEM will work to allocate the appropriate resources to these hubs based on their needs and capacity.
If you have been affected by the wildfires on Maui, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health can assist you with accessing non-emergency health services to meet the needs of you and your family.
Call 833-833-3431 or 808-586-4468.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) call center will be open Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM-4:30 PM, excluding state holidays.
DOH is also working with community partners to offer crisis mental health services for Maui residents who may not be sheltering at local hotels. No appointment is necessary for clinic services and insurance is not required.
Locations for in-person behavioral health visits:
Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center:
Akoakoa Place (below the Lahaina Civic Center). Mobile visits are also available, covering neighborhoods from Leiali‘i to Honokohau Valley.
Hours: August 2023 – Every Day, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. / September 2023 – Every Day, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Maui Community Mental Health Clinic:
121 Mahalani Street, Wailuku
Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
For information, call 808-984-2150, via email at mauiwellness@doh.hawaii.gov.
The Hawaii CARES Crisis Line is also available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or visiting hicares.hawaii.gov.
The National Alliance of Mental Health Hawaii has started a Maui Strong support group in-person and on Zoom for anyone who has been affected by the Maui Wildfires.
ZOOM:
Saturday, August 19, 2023 10 AM on Zoom
Saturday, August 26, 2023 10 AM on Zoom
IN PERSON:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Register or for more info: anisa@namihawaii.org
NAMI HI Peer Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of people living in recovey. Our support groups are evidence based programs led by individuals trained by NAMI Standards. We believe in helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom, renewing a sense of hope for recovery. All of NAMI Hawaii programs are FREE. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Department of Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services Maui Relief Updates
For more SNAP updates, click here.
SNAP BENEFITS and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION – SNAP RECERTIFICATION click here. (Multi-language access is available)
There are 3 ways to submit your application:
*Paper form – Once complete, you may print and sign the form, then mail it, or drop it off at a processing center as noted above.
USDA Contact: Western Regional Office Public Affairs
FNS-WRO-PAO@USDA.GOV or (415) 705-1311
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) can help pay for food for qualified individuals affected by the wildfires. The program provides funds on an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to pay for food. Individuals can be eligible for D-SNAP if they reside in a disaster area that has received an Individual Assistance declaration (currently Maui County) and are facing a loss of income, costly expenses, evacuation or relocation expenses, or personal injury related to the disaster. People already receiving SNAP benefits may still quality for additional amounts under D-SNAP if they receive less than the maximum amount for the family and have experienced loss due to the disaster. D-SNAP can increase the benefit to meet the maximum amount for the family.
Individuals seeking to apply for D-SNAP can do so with the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Human Services. For additional assistance, please call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643 or visit the Maui SNAP Processing Center listed below:
Maui Public Assistance
54 High Street #125
Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 984-8300
For updates on availability, please check the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services’ website at humanservices.hawaii.gov.
Workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected area at the time of the major disaster and became unemployed or had their work hours reduced or interrupted as a direct result of the major disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance may be eligible for DUA benefits beginning the week of August 13, 2023, until the week ending February 10, 2024, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.
Click here for further information including eligibility requirements and directions on how to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All individuals who believe they qualify for DUA should apply as soon as possible. The deadline for filing DUA is 30 days after the date of this announcement; therefore, DUA applications must be submitted no later than September 25, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered untimely and DUA benefits may be denied unless the individual provides good cause for late filing.
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY: Claimants may apply for DUA online through huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/ or in person. Assistance with DUA applications and other forms may be obtained at either of the following location(s):
• Family Assistance Center: Hyatt Regency Maui (Ka’anapali Beach) – Monarchy Ballroom, 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
• Maui Claims Office: 54 South High St. Rm. 201, Wailuku, HI 96793-2198, Phone: (808) 984-8400
• American Job Center Hawaii-Maui: 110 Ala’ihi St. #209, Kahului, HI 96732, Phone: (808) 270-5777
During a major disaster, the federal government can provide Disaster Unemployment Assistance for individuals who may not otherwise qualify for the state’s unemployment insurance benefits. For more local information, please contact or visit the Maui County Business Resource Center:
Maui County Business Resource Center
110 ‘Ala‘ihi Street Suite 209
Kahului, HI 96732 (808) 270-5777
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, authorizes the President to provide benefit assistance to individuals unemployed as a direct result of a major disaster. The U.S. Department of Labor oversees the DUA program and coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to provide the funds to the state UI agencies for payment of DUA benefits and payment of state administration costs under agreements with the Secretary of Labor.
Purpose: Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits.
Eligibility: When a major disaster has been declared by the President, DUA is generally available to any unemployed worker or self-employed individual who lived, worked, or was scheduled to work in the disaster area at the time of the disaster; and due to the disaster:
An individual who becomes the head of household and is seeking work because the former head of household died as a result of the disaster may also qualify for DUA benefits.
Benefits: DUA benefits are payable to individuals (whose unemployment continues to be a result of the major disaster) only for weeks of unemployment in the Disaster Assistance Period (DAP). The DAP begins with the first day of the week following the date the major disaster began and continues for up to 26 weeks after the date the disaster was declared by the President.
The maximum weekly benefit amount payable is determined under the provisions of the state law for unemployment compensation in the state where the disaster occurred. However, the minimum weekly benefit amount payable is half (50%) of the average benefit amount in the state.
Filing a Claim: In the event of a disaster, the affected state will publish announcements about the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance. To file a claim, individuals who are unemployed as a direct result of the disaster should contact their State Unemployment Insurance agency.
Individuals who have moved or have been evacuated to another state should contact the affected state for claim filing instructions. Individuals can also contact the State Unemployment Insurance agency in the state where they are currently residing for claim filing assistance.
Click here for more Unemployment Fact Sheets
Proposals for Phase 2 Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief grants will be accepted until 5 p.m. HST on September 29, 2023. Maui United Way’s Wildfire Disaster Relief grants support programs providing vital services to individuals and families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
This initiative aims to provide crucial support to individuals and families affected by the devastating August 2023 fires in Lahaina and Kula.
Key Details:
The online application and more information is accessible at mauiunitedway.org/relieffunding. Notifications of grant awards will be communicated in mid-October, with the grant period starting on Oct. 20, 2023.
Grants will be awarded in the following four funding focus areas and must be used to support services provided between October 2023 and January 2024.
Maui Fire Disaster Relief grant awards will be capped at $10,000. Agencies are limited to one grant application per phase.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. HST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Notifications of grant awards will be made by mid-October 2023. The grant period will begin on October 20, 2023, and conclude on January 31, 2024.
MUW is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs and services and seeks to fund programs that provide needed resources, opportunities, and support to the individuals and families most significantly impacted by the wildfires.
This grant application is open to all qualified 501(c)(3) organizations within the island of Maui that are directly assisting individuals and families impacted by the wildfires. For information visit Maui United Way's Maui Fire Disaster Relief Nonprofit Funding page, here.
Nonprofits can apply and submit their application directly here.
USDA offers programs that can help with wildfire recovery, as well as those that can help you manage risk on your operation.
Click here to see the USDA Wildfire Disaster Recovery assistance programs:
• The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish. It covers losses due to an eligible adverse weather or loss conditions as well as expenses associated with transportation of water and feed to livestock. ELAP is not eligible on federally managed lands.
• The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses or prevents crop planting. Producers must have obtained NAP coverage for the crop year in which the loss occurs.
• The Tree Assistance Program provides cost-share assistance to replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes or vines lost during the natural disaster.
This program provides assistance for trees, bushes or vines not covered by the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program or crop insurance.
•The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by specific adverse weather, disease, or animal attacks.
• The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides benefits for grazing losses due to wildfire. LFP benefits may also be available for loss of grazing acres due to wildfires on federally managed lands on which a producer is prohibited, by a federal agency, from grazing normally permitted livestock.
• Emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres allows producers to graze livestock on lands enrolled in CRP, except for during primary nesting season.
• Livestock producers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program for forage losses due to severe drought or wildfire will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments to compensate for increases in supplemental feed costs through the Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP).
• The Emergency Conservation Program and Emergency Forest Restoration Program provide financial and technical assistance to restore conservation practices like fencing, damaged farmland or forests.
• he Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices. Common practices to help recover from wildfire include installing erosion control measures, planting trees, thinning and removing damaged trees and reseeding and replanting riparian areas.
• The Emergency Watershed Protection Program– with recovery and floodplain easement options – provides personalized advice and financial assistance to relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
• Farm Loans: USDA offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans to eligible producers unable to secure commercial financing. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs.
Learn about general eligibility for USDA’s disaster assistance programs: Disaster-Assistance-at-a-Glance Fact Sheet
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor Kahului, HI 96732
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
(808) 214-1747
Ms. Nenita Acob
Rural Development
nenita.acob@usda.gov
(808) 871-5500 ext. 4
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes. Click here to enter the Disaster Recovery Job portal.
Staff members from the Workforce Development Division are currently providing individuals with in-person services at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at University Hawaiʻi Maui College. Workforce services are also available at the American Job Center at 110 Alaʻihi Street, Suite 209, Kahului, HI 96732.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit click here.
To further provide vital information to affected residents with limited telecommunications abilities, Maui County and public communicators from across the state are posting updates from this daily report at the following Maui locations:
Kula Lodge Water Hub - 15200 Haleakala Hwy., Kula
Napili Park - 22 Maiha Street, Napili
Napili Plaza - 5095 Napilihau St., Lahaina
S-Turns Pohaku Park ‘Ohana - Lower Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Honowokai
Times Supermarket Honokowai - 3350 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Lahaina
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - 2605 Ka‘anapali Parkway, Ka‘anapali
Hyatt Regency Maui - 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina
Lahaina Gateway Center - 325 Keawe St., Lahaina
Kelawea Mauka 2 - Niheu Street (Lahainaluna Road)
Kelawea Mauka 3 - North Hopoe Place (Lahainaluna Road)
Safeway Kihei - 277 Pi‘ikea Ave., Kihei
Emergency Lodging:
The state of Hawaii, FEMA, and Red Cross have jointly announced that Friday, September 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM is the deadline to register for emergency lodging. Eligible households who have not yet contacted the Red Cross and still need a safe place to stay, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). September 15, 2023, was the last day for survivors to present to the Red Cross with a need for emergency lodging and be entered into the program.
Financial Assistance:
The American Red Cross is offering financial assistance to Maui wildfire survivors whose primary home was destroyed or is unlivable due to the Maui wildfires. If your home was destroyed or is unlivable due to the wildfires, you may get an invitation to complete an application directly from the Red Cross through an email, text message, or phone call. This is not a SCAM! Please respond to the message so you can get this help. If you have not heard from the Red Cross and believe you have qualifying damage, go to redcross.org/hihelp to make an appointment to meet with the Red Cross in person, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
HCF is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities.
If you are with a nonprofit organization seeking funding, please complete our short application. In an effort to move resources swiftly and to reduce the burden on organizations serving on the frontlines, HCF is forgoing a formal application process at this time. HCF will review grant applications daily using an expedited internal process to facilitate quick grant funding for direct community response efforts. If you have any questions on the application or our grants process, please email our HCF team at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides Assisted Transportation and Home Delivered Meals to older adults 60+ who are frail, homebound and in need of support in order to remain independent. Kaunoa’s Leisure, Volunteer (RSVP), and Congregate Nutrition programs provide learning and socialization opportunities for participants. Online wellness classes are also available.
Assisted Transportation Program
Kaunoa's Assisted Transportation Program provides one-on-one escort services to conduct daily living activities, such as shopping, banking, going to the doctor, and more. This allows the elderly to maintain their independent living capacity.
Congregate Dining Program
The Congregate Dining Program provides a nutritionally balanced meal in a social environment for seniors ages 60 and older and offers a variety of arts, crafts, health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition education segments. Meal sites are located throughout the County.
Leisure Program
Kaunoa's Leisure Program offers a varied selection of arts and crafts, cultural, exercise and wellness, performing arts, and other interesting classes and seminars.
Meals on Wheels Program
Kaunoa's Meals on Wheels Program delivers hot, nutritious midday meals to seniors who are homebound and unable to manage their own meal preparation, helping them to continue living independently in their own homes.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP is an opportunity to allow the community to continue to benefit from the retired senior volunteer's expertise and services while providing opportunities for the senior to remain active in community life. RSVP is a program of AmeriCorps Seniors.
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household.
Applicants may be eligible for Critical Needs Assistance if they:
Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.
If you have insurance (such as flood, homeowners, renters, auto or other types of insurance), please file a claim with your insurance provider as soon as possible. You do not have to file your claim prior to applying for FEMA disaster assistance, but you will be required to provide FEMA your insurance settlement or denial before being considered for certain types of assistance.
Whether applying online at www.disasterassistance.gov from your computer or phone or via the FEMA mobile app, or over the phone through a FEMA call center or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, you should have a pen and paper and the following information ready:
For more information on FEMA disaster assistance, visit FEMA Individual Assistance.
After you complete your application for assistance, you will receive a FEMA application number. Write down this number and keep it for future reference.
Also learn more about the steps after applying here.
Other helpful information:
FEMA is committed to providing equal access to disaster recovery resources and assistance. Let FEMA know if you or anyone in your household has a disability or language need.
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.
The CCP is a short-term disaster relief grant for states, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes. CCP grants are awarded after a presidential disaster declaration. CCP funding supports community-based outreach, counseling, and other mental health services to survivors of natural and human-caused disasters.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds and implements the CCP as a supplemental assistance program to support mental health assistance and training activities in presidentially declared major disaster areas.
Through an interagency agreement, the Disaster Behavioral Health Branch of the SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) works with FEMA to provide technical assistance, consultation, and training for state and local mental health personnel. CMHS also is responsible for CCP grant administration and program oversight.
Click here for info on how to apply for RSP funding from the CCP's grant program.
To learn more about program milestones and managing a CCP, access the CCP Resource Toolkit.
ADA Paratransit: The Maui Bus Americans With Disability Act service, which operates origins and destinations within corridors whose boundaries extend three-fourths of a mile on each side of a Maui Bus fixed route. Users must be a qualified and registered rider of the program. Buses run every day, including holidays, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., depending on the location. The curb-to-curb service is by reservation only for next day travel.
Human Services: The county-funded system provides more specialized transportation with rides for low-income and rural residents, kupuna, youth and persons with disabilities on Maui, Moloka`i and Lana`i without charge to doctor’s appointments, dialysis, youth centers after school, employment and other destinations. Human Services buses run 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday depending on destination and type of service. Like paratransit, services are by reservation-only with assistance for persons with disabilities.
MEO has been providing transportation services throughout Maui County since 1969. MEO operates MEO Human Services and Maui Bus Paratransit Services. MEO Human Services provides specialized service throughout Maui County, including door-through-door service to the most vulnerable clients living outside the paratransit service area. The Paratransit Service is operated complementary to Maui Bus fixed routes on Maui island, providing curb-to-curb service for persons with disabilities living within three-quarters of a mile of the fixed route.
If you are with a nonprofit organization seeking funding, please complete our short application. If you have any questions on the application or our grants process, please email our HCF team at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
HCF is seeking funding requests for the Maui Strong Fund that have clear alignment with coordinated efforts on the ground on Maui. Requested fund amounts should align with the capacity of the organization to manage the grant funds (i.e., the organization has sufficient staff, accounting procedures, experience with programming, etc.). Independent efforts or self-deployment from neighbor islands or out-of-state organizations that have not been requested by Maui-based communities will likely not be funded. Read Maui Strong Funding Opportunity for detailed instructions on how to apply for a grant from the Maui Strong Fund.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for financial resources from the Maui Strong Fund.
Non-501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to find an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to serve as fiscal sponsor, and submitted projects must be charitable in nature. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
To apply for funding, please log in or register for an account to the Grants Portal. If you need assistance, please view our Applicant User Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, How-To Videos, and/or submit a support ticket.
HCF staff will review applications weekly. Applicants should receive a status update or decision from HCF staff within one to three weeks.
Maui Strong Fund Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 25, 2023, $67,559,959 has been donated to the Maui Strong Fund.
Click here to see the list of past Maui Strong Fund Grantees.
As of August 16, 2023, in little over a week after the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation has received $35M from over 125,000 donors in 40 countries to support Maui communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Their team has been working with partners on the ground to understand the evolving needs and deploy these funds quickly and for high impact.
Partners in this round of funding are providing a wide range of important services including:
- coordination and shipping of fresh food and goods from Moloka‘i farmers, hunters and fishers
- temporary shelter support
- rental deposits and assistance for transitional housing- support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- refrigerated trucks for food storage
- mobile clinics and traveling medical care
- gift cards to meet youth needs
- transportation coordination
- grief support, crisis intervention, mental health and well-being counseling
- gas and grocery gift cards
- standalone power stations
- internet access and mobile device charging
- emergency mobile pharmaceutical support
- vision clinics for those who need contacts or glasses replaced
- immigrant-focused services, including free green card replacement
- emergency shelter and feed for dogs, cats, and livestock that need temporary housing while displaced residents take care of other needs, and more.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
Financial Assistance Benefits for Families with Children
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded grant program run by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD). The program was first implemented in 1997 as the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF Program is a federal funded block grant program. A primary eligibility requirement to receive TANF funds is U.S. citizenship. TANF funding is limited to U.S. citizens, single or two-parent households with minor dependent children. These program requirements are in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) (Welfare Reform). Prior to Welfare Reform, the Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) did not distinguish between citizen or non-citizen or single or two-parent households.
There are four (4) TANF purposes:
TANF Purpose 1: “To provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.”
• Direct cash assistance payments to families • Self-sufficiency program • Income disregard • Financial counseling
All programs are subject to established eligibility criteria that will be explained to you by a DHS worker.
TANF Purpose 2: “To end the dependence of parents on government assistance benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.”
TANF applicants and recipients are referred to the Department’s First-To-Work (FTW) program to prepare for financial independence. An assigned FTW case manager will help you reach your employment goal with any of the following activities and supportive services:
• Job search and job preparedness • Subsidized / Unsubsidized employment • Preparation for GED or high school equivalency • Job skills training • On-the-job training
• Domestic violence advocacy services • Ongoing counseling and supportt • Supportive services: • Child care subsidies • Transportation assistancet • Work- and education-related expenses
TANF Purpose 3: “To prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies.”
DHS has partnered with a variety of community-based agencies to provide Hawaii families with programs designed to help prevent teen and out-of-wedlock pregnancies. These programs include:
• After-school programs • Youth abstinence and pregnancy prevention programs • Positive youth development programs • Youth mentoring services
TANF Purpose 4: “To encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.”
Programs provided by DHS and community-based agencies that teach the skills necessary to build strong families. Services include:
• Fatherhood services • Family strengthening programs • Marriage / Couples counseling • Parenting skills • Home-based parenting and family counseling
WHERE TO APPLY?
You may apply for TANF financial assistance benefits at a DHS Processing Center. For a list of centers, please visit the DHS website here. Maui County processing Centers are:
Maui Processing Center
State Building
54 High St. #125
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-984-8333
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
Lunalilo Building – Lobby remains closed until further notice
35 Lunalilo St., Suite 300
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-243-5114
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
To reach our Statewide Branch Support Desk, please dial toll free: 1-855-643-1643. You may also call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
You may apply for assistance online through the Public Assistance Information System (PAIS) here.
The Kākoʻo Maui Fund is a donation campaign to aid communities impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Currently the Kākoʻo Maui Fund is accepting funding applications from small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. If you have been impacted and need support, please fill out the following the Kākoʻo Maui Support and Funding application form.
The Kākoʻo Maui Fund is providing resources that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to support recovery efforts to our Hawaiian communities impacted by the Maui wildfires. CNHA is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. Funding will support evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as identified by our partners doing critical work to support Maui.
If you have any questions, please contact us at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org or (808) 596-8155.
To apply for financial support, please fill out this application.
For more information on this effort visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui
If you have questions, please contact us at info@hawaiiancouncil.org or (808) 596-8155.
Please e-mail hwf@hawaiiancouncil.org for more information.
The Wagner-Peyser Employment Service focuses on providing a variety of services including job search assistance, help getting a job referral, and placement assistance for job seekers. Additionally, re-employment services are available for unemployment insurance claimants, as well as recruitment services to employers with job openings.The “Welcome Team” offers programs such as:
Unemployment Insurance Call Center (for all UI claims):
American Job Center Hawaii – Oahu
Dole Cannery Complex
680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 768-5701 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Hawaii Island
Hilo (NEW LOCATION)
88 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite A-204, Hilo, HI 96720
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 935-6527 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Maui
Kahului
110 Ala’ihi Street, Suite 209, Kahului, HI 96732
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 270-5777 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Kauai
Lihue
4444 Rice St. #302, Lihue, HI 96766
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 274-3056 | Fax: (808) 274-3059
It can be difficult to support yourself and your family if you do not have the right education, training and resources. Our employment counselors will work with you for FREE to identify, prepare for and land the job or career that you’ve always dreamed of. Some services are based on eligibility and location.
The Adult & Dislocated Worker program is designed to help workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment. When individuals become dislocated workers as a result of job loss, mass layoffs, global trade dynamics, or transitions in economic sectors, the Dislocated Worker program provides services to assist them in re-entering the workforce:
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Our dedicated and trained employment counselors provide each participant with one-on-one guidance and job-coaching to assist in achieving their employment and career goals. Services are individualized based on your input and frequency of services is determined by your needs. Call your Local American Job Center for upcoming training schedule and the next available start date.
SERVICES ARE FREE. WALK-INS WELCOME! Services are at no charge to anyone 18 years or older who meet current eligibility criteria. Call your local American Job Center for details.
WE ARE OPEN! Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Call to schedule an appointment. Contact us by island for more info on how we can help you achieve your goals: OAHU • BIG ISLAND • MAUI • KAUAI
Learn more at Goodwill Hawaii's Career Services webpage.
State VR programs provide VR services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in competitive integrated employment or supported employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Under the WIOA, DVR has embraced initiatives to invest in the skills of students with disabilities along with their families, as well as disenfranchised youth, as they access opportunities to become self-sufficient adults in tomorrow’s workforce. DVR remains committed to partnering with Hawai‘i’s employers to reinforce networks of support so participants can achieve their hopes and aspirations for meaningful employment and thrive as active citizens in our community.
DVR’s offices on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i, are accessible statewide within our communities in order to meet the needs of those individuals seeking our services.
MEO provides a comprehensive range of services and training to assist low income and legal permanent residents prepare for employment and to help them maintain employment once they are hired.
Once eligibility, which includes low income and/or legal permanent residency are determined, intake and assessment proceeds. MEO staff will formally assess each client’s aptitudes, skills, interests, English proficiency, family stability and determine barriers to employment and job security.
So if you:
If you have employment barriers such as being unemployed or underemployed, child care, health care, limited work history, or a criminal record.
Contact MEO’s Employment Services Specialist: Jan Cerizo at 808-243-4371 or email janeth.cerizo@meoinc.org
Vocational Training is also provided through MEO’s Employment Services program. Clients learn a new skill and become more employable. The following are photos showing clients who participated in the phlebotomy and nurse aide training. Upon graduation, they immediately secured employment in the health care field.
Click here for an MEO Employment Services Application
Hawai’i Career Acceleration Navigator delivers data-driven career recommendations for you to explore new career paths that may leverage your skills in a new way, boost your income, or for which there are many jobs available in Hawai’i. When you find a new career that interests you, you can explore available jobs and training programs within that career.
The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced the launch of the Hawaiʻi Career Acceleration Navigator (HI CAN), a digital hub connecting unemployment insurance (UI) claimants and jobseekers to high-impact career pathways. The HI CAN platform will help residents searching for a new job and those looking to transition careers, emphasizing supporting those receiving UI benefits for the next steps in their career journey. HI CAN will also help those eligible for additional social services efficiently connect to the programs they need for a successful career transition.
Registered Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combines On-the-Job Learning with Related Training Instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and occupations. In Hawai‘i, there are over 100 registered apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journeyworker and can earn a higher salary as well as pursue career goals as a foreman, supervisor, contractor, or even set up their own business.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
How do I join an Apprenticeship?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs*
*For questions and more information about Registered Apprenticeship contact the Workforce Development Division at dlir.workforce.develop@hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8877
The Kāko‘o Maui Fund is a donation campaign to aid communities impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Currently the Kāko‘o Maui Fund is accepting funding applications from small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. If you have been impacted and need support, please fill out the following form.
If you have any questions, please contact us at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org or (808) 596-8155.
Click here to apply and start a Kāko‘o Maui Support & Funding Application
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is launching a comprehensive workforce development program to provide Maui residents with OSHA construction, HAZMAT, and HAZWOPER certifications.
This program seeks to equip local Maui residents with the necessary skills, training, and certifications that are necessary to actively participate in recovery efforts and good paying jobs, ensuring safety, efficiency, and long-term community resilience. Future additional training in the construction and transportation fields will also be made available. Additional classes, including Commercial Drivers Licensing (CDL), will soon be announced.
Classes will begin September 15, 2023 and are free for all Maui residents. Class schedules and times TBA.
If you are interested in these classes, please sign up using the Work Training Form here to help us identify the community's immediate workforce needs and interest.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Work Training Sign-Up Form to sign up for upcoming classes and to receive announcements about future programs. A formal application will be opened for enrollment at a later time. Mahalo.
In response to community concerns about keeping jobs in Hawai‘i for local businesses and workers, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has pivoted its Hawaiian Trades Academy to focus on workforce development with the launch of its Maui Workforce Development Program.
For more information, email kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org or call (808) 204-2722.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced August 25, 2023 the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes.
Click here to visit the Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal.
Click here to view the job board for available job postings.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit: https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/job-fairs-and-training-opportunities/.
HireMaui is a free community initiative to support thousands of residents suddenly left unemployed after the tragic wildfires on Maui. HireMaui provides a chance for displaced workers to get back on their feet and local companies to fill much needed positions.
The personal and economic consequences of sudden unemployment under tragic circumstances are profound. HireMaui is here to connect people with organizations who are ready to welcome them as employees.
• Click here to find jobs and apply for temporary or long-term positions across the state
• Have a job opening you'd like to post? Register to start listing jobs today to find capable workers for positions you need to fill now.
For additional information and resources on Maui disaster relief, including financial, mental health, housing, and more, visit our Maui Resouces page.
HireMaui is a community initiative powered by the ALTRES Foundation in partnership with State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and other community partners.
Multifamily Housing assists rural property owners through loans, loan guarantees, and grants that enable owners to develop and rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families as well as domestic farm laborers.Multifamily Housing works with the owners of its direct and farm labor housing loan properties to subsidize rents for low-income tenants who cannot afford to pay their full rent. Additionally, when a direct loan ends before its initial term, Multifamily Housing provides vouchers to protect eligible tenants who otherwise may face hardship if they cannot find other affordable housing.
Multifamily Housing Direct Loans: This program provides competitive financing for affordable multi-family rental housing for low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals and families in eligible rural areas. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees: The program works with qualified private-sector lenders to provide financing to qualified borrowers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in eligible rural areas and towns. Click here for more Information
Off-Farm Labor Direct Loans & Grants: This program provides affordable financing to develop housing for year-round and migrant or seasonal domestic farm laborers. Click here for more Information
On-Farm Labor Housing Loans: This program provides affordable financing to develop or rehabilitate affordable rental housing for very-low income domestic, migrant, and seasonal farm laborers. Click here for more Information
Multifamily Housing Preservation & Revitalization (MPR): This program restructures loans for existing Rural Rental Housing and Off-Farm Labor Housing projects to help improve and preserve the availability of safe affordable rental housing for low income residents. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Rental Assistance Program: This program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed Rural Rental Housing or Farm Labor Housing projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Tenant Voucher Program: This program provides vouchers to protect eligible tenants in Multifamily Direct Loan properties who may face hardship when the loan on the property is prepaid, or the property is foreclosed. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance Grants: USDA Rural Development awards grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities (PHAs) to provide technical assistance (TA) and other services to enable affordable housing preservation through the transfer of Multifamily Housing Direct Loan properties from current owners to nonprofits or PHAs. Click here for more Information.
Off-Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grants: USDA Rural Development awards grants to nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to applicants for Farm Labor Housing (FLH) loans and grants. Click here for more Information.
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1747
Nenita E. Acob
Area Specialist
Maui Satellite Office, Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1733 / Fax: (855) 878-2464
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor
Kahului, HI 96732
USDA Rural Development can support homeowners, businesses, and communities in recovering and rebuilding, especially in providing long-term support through repairing homes, essential community facilities, and rural water systems. For more information, individuals can review USDA's Rural Development’s Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources Guide for Rural Communities.
Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief: We understand volunteers are needed in the short term and long term as we recover from the Maui fires. Please sign up to list your urgent and timely volunteer needs to recruit volunteers for your program today.
The County of Maui Volunteer Center is the one resource and catalyst on Maui that leads, connects, and mobilizes volunteers and volunteer agencies to contribute to a better life on Maui. The website, www.handsonmaui.com, is our main ongoing service to the community and is interactive, informative, and educational. Non-profit agencies have the ability to register and use a complete volunteer management system. Residents and visitors are able to search for volunteer opportunities with ease.
You can also follow-us on Facebook, our Maui Volunteers Facebook page and/or Instagram.
The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) on Monday, September 18, 2023, through Saturday, September 23, 2023, for households directly impacted by the Maui wildfires in Kula (96790) and Lāhainā (96761, 96767) on August 8, 2023.
Approximately 16,000 households that may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP.
This means that existing SNAP households will automatically be eligible for the supplemental benefit scheduled to be issued by 9/20/23 and will not need to apply in person.
Disaster related assistance from either governmental and/or nongovernmental organizations, such as FEMA, the Maui United Way, or People’s Fund of Maui will not be counted against D-SNAP applicants.
If awarded, households will receive one month’s worth of D-SNAP benefits.
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) can help pay for food for qualified individuals affected by the wildfires. The program provides funds on an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to pay for food. Individuals can be eligible for D-SNAP if they reside in a disaster area that has received an Individual Assistance declaration (currently Maui County) and are facing a loss of income, costly expenses, evacuation or relocation expenses, or personal injury related to the disaster. People already receiving SNAP benefits may still quality for additional amounts under D-SNAP if they receive less than the maximum amount for the family and have experienced loss due to the disaster. D-SNAP can increase the benefit to meet the maximum amount for the family.
What is the D-SNAP benefit for which a household may qualify?
Click here to view a table showing the D-SNAP benefit available based on DGIL and household size. Eligible households will receive one month of benefits, equivalent to the maximum amount of benefits normally issued to a SNAP household of its size.
Benefits are issued via an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, which can be used to purchase food at food retailers that accept EBT.
What are the general requirements for D-SNAP?
To qualify for D-SNAP, a household either residing or employed in the impacted area at the time of the event must have directly experienced loss of housing, loss of employment, incurred disaster-related expenses, or food loss due to the Maui wildfires. In addition, households will need to meet disaster gross income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses.
Where can residents apply for D-SNAP?
Residents can apply at the following D-SNAP application sites. D-SNAP application sites are located on the islands of Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, and on Hawai‘i Island with one location each in East Hawai‘i and West Hawai‘i.
Applications will be scheduled by alphabet based on the first letter of the applicant’s last name. Click here to view the dates and locations of D-SNAP Application Sites.
Island Location and D-SNAP Centers Hours of Operation:
Maui Hyatt Regency Maui Resort: 200 Nohea Kai Drive Lāhainā
Monday (9/18/23) – Saturday (9/23/23): 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
O‘ahu OR&L Processing Center: 333 N. King Street, Rm. 200 Honolulu
Kaua‘i Processing Center: 3059 Umi Street, Ste. 110 Līhu‘e
Moloka‘i Processing Center: 55 Makaena Place, Rm. 1 Kaunakakai
Lāna‘i Lāna‘i Processing Center: 730 Lāna‘i Avenue, Lāna‘i City
Hawai‘i Island, South Hilo Processing Center: 1990 Kino‘ole St., Ste. 108, Hilo
West Hawai‘i Processing Center – North Kona Office: 75-5722 Hanama Place, Ste. 1105, Kailua-Kona • 1990 Kino‘ole St., Ste. 108, Hilo
Monday (9/18/23) – Friday (9/22/23): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Other important considerations.
Households already on SNAP at the time of the wildfires are not eligible for D-SNAP, however, SNAP households in Kula (96790) and Lāhainā (96761, 96767) will be receiving a supplemental SNAP benefit issued to their EBT account to bring their monthly benefit to the maximum SNAP benefit amount based on their household size.
Self-attestation provided to DHS in order to apply for D-SNAP benefits is subject to audit procedures required by USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).
For additional questions, households may contact the DHS Public Assistance Information System phone line at 1-855-643-1643,or visit https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/.
Individuals seeking to apply for D-SNAP can do so with the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Human Services. For additional assistance, please call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643 or visit the Maui SNAP Processing Center listed below:
Maui Public Assistance
54 High Street #125
Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 984-8300
For updates on availability, please check the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services’ website at humanservices.hawaii.gov.
A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefit is available for recipients who experienced loss of food as a result of the recent wildfires. To apply for SNAP replacement benefits, please visit the Processing Center in your area or call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
The Hawai‘i Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will be temporarily waiving registration fees for businesses affected by the wildfires. The waiver applies to fees for obtaining certificates of good standing and copies of business registrations documents filed with the division.
A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides Assisted Transportation and Home Delivered Meals to older adults 60+ who are frail, homebound and in need of support in order to remain independent. Kaunoa’s Leisure, Volunteer (RSVP), and Congregate Nutrition programs provide learning and socialization opportunities for participants. Online wellness classes are also available.
The Maui Food Bank provides safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry. Maui Food Bank has food distribution locations across the island.
With every $1 donated, the Maui Food Bank can provide 4 meals to the hungry living in our island community. Give now and together we can make a difference.
If you or your organization are working to assist those affected by the Maui fires and need our help, Hawaiian Airlines has created a request form so we can best evaluate our ability to help your needs. A member of our Malama Maui Desk will contact you within 48 hours.
Hawaiian Airlines is closely partnering with non-profit organizations to provide direct assistance to our Maui community, including flight and cargo transportation, donations, food drives, and more. Read about their Team Kokua and how you can malama (care for) Maui, click here.
Maui Fires Pets Help Facebook Group
To report a lost or found pet, please call the Maui Humane Society at (808) 877-3680 ext. 219 during business hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
You can also visit their website.
Veterinarians are stationed at: Lahaina Gateway and Napili Plaza. Pet supplies and emergency kits: Lahaina Gateway, Napili Plaza, War Memorial (Wailuku), Hannibal Tavares Community Center (Pukalani), and Maʻalaea Harbor.
Recovery and other emergency response operators have been instructed to report any stray animal sightings to the Maui County Emergency Operations Center. The information will then be provided to Humane Society experts, so they can safely support the reported animal(s). The Maui Humane Society continues to search the around the disaster area.
Offering crisis mental health services and expanding hours to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress as a result of the Maui wildfires. To receive emergency services, contact Maui CMHC.
Clinic hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily.
Contact: The Hawaiʻi CARES crisis line is available 24/7 by texting or calling 988, or calling 1 (800)-753-6879.
Our counseling programs offer individuals, couples and families the support they need to build healthy relationships and enhance personal wellness. Call their help line at (808) 527-4470.
Child & Family Service (CFS) is all about FAMILY. Strengthening Hawaii’s families since 1899, CFS is a Hawaii-born, impact-driven, community-based organization. Their statewide community programs include preschool education, prevention of child abuse and neglect, programs for at-risk youth, domestic violence emergency services, therapeutic counseling, employment assistance, and programs for elder care. Using the organization’s core values of H.O.P.E. (Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, and Engagement), CFS works with families to help them achieve their dreams including, financial independence, planning for a thriving future and caring for all generations of their ‘ohana.
For a full, complete listing of programs, organized by island and focus area, click here.
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 7:00 a.m., the enhanced Unemployment Insurance (UI) Call Center expanded to include an option for those affected by the Maui Wildfires. Individuals can reach the call center at 1-(808) 984-8400. Claims can also be filed online at https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov.
When individuals contact the UI Call Center, they will be presented with the option to select their desired language and then an option to file a claim. The first option is Option Zero, which is for those affected by the Maui Wildfires. Individuals can choose “0” to reach a UI employee who will assist them with filing their unemployment insurance claim via the telephone.
In recognition of the devastating Maui Wildfires, the requirements to make three job search contacts and register for work on HireNetHawaii are waived for only those affected. These waivers begin once the claim is filed. The UI Call Center will also be expanding its hours to seven days a week and operating from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. The UI Call Center continues to offer interpreter services to limited English proficient individuals. Individuals can go to the Maui American Job Center in Wailuku to file their unemployment insurance claims using the computers there.
If your employment, including self-employment, was lost or interrupted due to the fires, visit huiclaims.hawaii.gov or call 808-984-8400 to apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
Additional unemployment benefits related to the disaster are provided by the federal government for those individuals who do not qualify for the state’s unemployment insurance program. For more information on the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance program, including benefit levels, visit oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp
To schedule a telephone appointment, Maui Unemployment telephone appointments can be scheduled made here.
Click here to see a list of Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Displaced mothers/caregivers/families with small children. The Pacific Birth Collective is routing donations directly to displaced families.
Please fill out this PBC Displaced Families Direct Relief Support form with your clothing, pre- and postpartum, diapering, and feeding needs.
If you or your friends cannot access the form, please text your needs directly to (808) 283-9646. Include your name, ages of children, specific needs, contact info, and address for delivery.This form is NOT mandatory to recieve goods, it is helping us to know what is needed, what sizes, formula types and if you'll need delivery etc. You are welcome to drop by in person at our Haiku distribution center and pick up what you need there as well.
If you are impacted, contact pacificbirthcollective@gmail.com or find us on social media @pacificbirthcollective or our PBC Facebook page to get connected with emergency supplies and additional resources. We are a grass roots, boots on ground organization based in Maui. All funds go directly to relief efforts.
If you have been affected by the wildfires on Maui, we can assist you with accessing non-emergency health services to meet the needs of you and your family.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) call center will be open Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM-4:30 PM, excluding state holidays.
Call or text 911 for emergency medical assistance.
For individuals impacted who need replacement vital records, like certified copies of birth, marriage/civil union, and death certificates, orders may be placed online at Hawaii State Department of Health website for Vital Records Ordering and Tracking here.
A relative may make an order on behalf of the person needing a replacement by uploading a copy of their own government ID (if born in Hawaii). For more info about vital records, call (808) 586-4602. They're open from Mon-Fri: 7:45am-4:30pm. You can also email DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov.
Maui, we’re here for you
This is a heartbreaking time and, amid all the devastation Maui has faced, there is much uncertainty about what the future looks like. It can feel hard, if not impossible, to see the way ahead in a time of crisis. But as the spirit and resilience of the Hawaiian community shines through, please know that Headspace is here for you. We’re offering Maui residents free Headspace until the end of the year, to support your mental health. Our science-backed content is designed to help you look after your mind by helping you through grief, and to manage stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and all the difficult emotions that may arise. Your free subscription provides access to our full library, including guided meditations, grounding exercises, and additional resources to assist you through challenging moments. Your free subscription will end on December 31, 2023*.
*Availability may be limited.
List of Child Care Options for Maui families affected by the recent fires
Our hearts go out to the people of Maui who have been impacted by these tragic fires.
A list of child care options for families affected by the fires in Maui is now available. PATCH, the state’s designated Child Care Resource & Referral Agency, worked with licensed and registered providers to determine who is still operating and providing care.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pT5Kz4bH8S4rEjulNMVCZcV_gfAOkNhg0it_2_eoqzM/edit?usp=sharing
This list is being updated on a regular basis. It contains contact information, ages the program accepts, address, city (for Family Child Care providers), and phone number. Parents can call PATCH’s referral lines for further assistance at (808) 961-3169.
If licensed or registered providers are willing to provide care for keiki on Maui, they can contact PATCH to be placed on the list.
Feel free to use the QR code or the link located above to access child care providers who have openings for children of impacted families.
If you need mental health, substance use, or suicide prevention support, please contact Hawai‘i CARES 988 by calling or texting 988, 24/7. You can also chat with us.
• Disaster Communication • Disaster Assistance • Find/Search For a Loved One
Replace birth certificates by calling the Maui Vital Records hotline. Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (808) 984-2400 ext. 6-4602 or email: DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov.
Individuals impacted by the Maui wildfires who need replacement vital records, which include birth and marriage certificates, can place an order online at vitrec.ehawaii.gov.
DOH will accept temporary driver’s licenses or state I.D. cards to verify the order. A relative may make the order on behalf of the person needing the replacement by uploading a copy of their own government ID (if born in Hawai‘i) to establish a relationship to the impacted individual. If not born in Hawai‘i, additional documents may need to be shown to verify the relationship. Permitted relatives can include a grandparent, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle or cousin.
The fee for an affected individual’s first copy of a replacement vital record will be waived with a FEMA disaster assistance ID Number and/or a Lāhainā residential address.
For more information on replacing vital records, please call the Maui Vital Records hotline at 808-984-2400 ext. 6-4602 Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM or by email at at DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov.
Click here to view DOH’s Replacing Vital Records fact sheet.
Kaiser Permanente will continue to provide medical services to the public at two locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
Kaiser Permanente’s First Aid Stations at Nāpili Plaza and the War Memorial Gym have permanently closed on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Maui Health clinicians and physicians will continue pop-up clinics for the west side – but the locations at Lahaina Gateway and Nāpili Plaza are moving to Hyatt Regency in Kāʻanapali starting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. First-aid, wound care, health and wellness checks and pharmacy services, including baby formula for all community members in need, regardless of health insurance, are available. For details, visit www.mauihealth.org/wildfire.
Hawaii CARES 988 is a 24/7, free support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance abuse. If you need mental health-related or addiction crisis support, or are worried about someone else, you can also call or text 988 (TTY 711) or visit the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s chat for free, confidential support with a trained crisis counselor.
Maui Strong 24/7 Zoom space to Support Our Helpers is now OPEN AND LIVE! The purpose is a safe connecting supportive space for any of our HELPERS - on the ground, on other islands, across the globe... if you're a helper, we're here.
This space invites first responders, front line staff, volunteers, and all helpers who have been involved in caring for those affected by the Maui wild fires. Available at no cost from volunteers with experience in supporting mental health needs.
This is NOT a therapy group - it's for connecting and sharing space and stories. There are at least 2 volunteer facilitators through Thursday night - PLEASE continue to sign up! Even if no one else joins, you'll have time to connect with each other.
Click here to enter the 24/7 Zoom Support for Helpers chat room:
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Hawai'i UTelehealth offers free confidential crisis counseling. The telehealth services are open to all, with a focus on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and rural communities, as well as older adults. Call 808-375-2745, email utele@hawaii.edu or visit hawaiiutelehealth.org. Callers will be directed to the website to set up an account and be connected with a provider within a week.
Mental Health America is offering mental health help. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone at 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7.
The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available for anyone experiencing emotional #distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to be connected to a trained, caring counselor, 24/7/365. disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
Contact Caregiver Action Network's Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640. Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Carelon Behavioral Health has set up a support line to listen to your concerns and problem solve with you. People in need can call the dedicated support line at 1-800-580-6934.
For those in need of mental assistance, Carelon Behavioral Health counselors are available 24/7 to listen to concerns and help solve problems during this challenging time. Counselors can help callers manage their stress and assist by determining next steps they can take to care for themselves and their families.
Carelon Behavioral Health, a partner with the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, is offering free counseling services to support anyone affected by the wildfires on Maui.
If you are experiencing mental distress or need assistance with food, housing, and other essential needs, help is available.
Click here for HMSA and Carelon's list of Maui Wildfire Support Resources.
Call the numbers shown in the link above to receive the help you need. Be patient; call centers may be receiving many calls and texts. Counselors can help you manage your stress and help you determine the next steps you can take to care for yourself and your family. Come together with your community. Together, you can offer each other support. Be kind to yourself and others. Take a break from the news. Try to find ways to be productive to give yourself a sense of action and control in this difficult time. Keep things in perspective. You are strong, and you will get through this.
Mana Mental Health is offering FREE individual counseling sessions for mamas who are pregnant or postpartum with Dr. Kalena Lanuza, Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Certified Lactation Counselor.
Services: Counseling, Medication Management, Lactation Counseling. Call or Email. 971-251-2081.
**All sessions virtual or by phone-all islands**.
Mental health care for all students at Hawaii Department of Education
Hazel Health has partnered with Hawaii Department of Education to provide access to quality health care services for all students, at no cost to families, this school year. A school health representative can initiate a video visit with a Hazel Health licensed therapist while your child is at-school. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.
To connect your child to care, please consent for services at my.hazel.co/hawaiipublicschools, then call Hazel Health at 808-784-7363.
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division has PAUSED all terminations and eligibility renewals for Maui County residents for the remainder of 2023.
Please know that the following applies for all Med-QUEST members statewide:
As our community continues to come to grips with the emotional impact of this disaster, Kaiser Permanente is offering critical mental health and addiction services and resources. Members do not need a referral to access behavioral health care at Kaiser Permanente:
Call our Resilience Support Hotline at 808-446-6676, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5pm. Our services are confidential, free, and available to anyone affected by the Maui wildfires. View our Resilience Support Hotline flyer.
- Maui and other Neighbor Islands: 1-888-945-7600
- Oahu: 808-432-7600
For after-hours care, call the Crisis Line of Hawaii:
- Maui and other NeighborIslands: 1-800-753-6879
- Oahu: 808-832-3100
For 24/7 advice, call: 1-833-833-3333 (TTY 711)
Members and non-members can join our Behavioral Health classes, including a series on Healing After Loss, at no costMembers also can get support for emotional wellness through on-demand self-care apps at no additional cost. Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to get started.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk.
A list of child care options for families affected by the fires in Maui is now available. PATCH, the state’s designated Child Care Resource & Referral Agency, worked with licensed and registered providers to determine who is still operating and providing care.
List of Available Child Care Options for Maui families affected by the recent fires
This list is being updated on a regular basis. It contains contact information, ages the program accepts, address, city (for Family Child Care providers), and phone number. Parents can call PATCH’s referral lines for further assistance at (808) 961-3169.
If licensed or registered providers are willing to provide care for keiki on Maui, they can contact PATCH to be placed on the list.
Feel free to use the QR code or the link located above to access child care providers who have openings for children of impacted families.
Do you farm or ranch and want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease?
Natural Resources Conservation Service offers technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) operates the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help producers plan and implement conservation practices on land impacted by natural disasters.
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.
EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns, such as:
How It Works
NRCS works one-on-one with producers to develop a conservation plan that outlines conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues. Producers implement practices and activities in their conservation plan that can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving their agricultural operations. EQIP helps producers make conservation work for them. Financial assistance for practices may be available through EQIP. Some producers may also qualify for advance payment.
Benefits
Some of these benefits include:
USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs.
Kahului Service Center:
Serving:Central Maui, Hana, Olinda-Kula, and West Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts(Island of Maui) Site ID: 8795 Office ID: 5115
Natural Resources Conservation Service: (808) 214-1747
Farm Service Agency: (808) 871-5500 Ext. 2
Rural Development: (808) 871-5500 Ext. 4
Physical Address: 77 Hookele Street, 2Nd Floor, Kahului, HI 96732, Get Directions
Mailing Address: 77 Hookele St. Suite 202, Kahului, HI 96732
Contact: Gerald Gregory, gerald.gregory@usda.gov
Contact: James Robello, james.robello@usda.gov
Vacant PO Boxes at Post Offices across Maui will be temporarily made available at no charge to Lahaina residents who lost their homes or their Lahaina Downtown Post Office PO Boxes. Qualifying residents may request their free PO Boxes at any Maui post office. The post offices with the largest available inventories of PO Boxes are the Lahaina Main Post Office and the Kahului Post Office.
To ensure that these free PO Boxes are taken only by Lahaina residents who lost their homes or PO Boxes, requestors will be asked to provide a photo identification and proof of their Lahaina residence.The PO Boxes will be provided without charge through the end of February 2024. This offer is limited to one free PO Box per affected Lahaina household.
USPS reminds displaced customers who would like to redirect their mail to new addresses to submit their USPS Change of Address (COA) requests as soon as possible. COA requests can be made online at bit.ly/USPSchangeaddress or a local post office. Lahaina postal customers can call the USPS Maui wildfire impact information line at (808) 423-6000 to hear a recording providing the latest service updates.
The Wailuku Post Office is no longer receiving or distributing mail for Lahaina residents. Lahaina residents who lost their homes, or live in areas which are currently inaccessible, may pick up their mail from the “dutch door” in the lobby of the Lahaina Main Post Office. Service will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Photo identification is necessary for mail pick-up. The latest updates on mail service are available by calling a recording at 808-423-6000. The Lahaina Main Post Office is located at 1760 Honoapi‘ilani Highway.
USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events. Below you’ll find available FSA programs; visit farmers.gov for additional USDA programs that can help agricultural producers recover.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers numerous disaster assistance programs to cover crop and livestock losses, address farmland damage, and cover production and physical losses. For more information, individuals should visit the FSA’s Disaster Assistance Programs webpage and use FSA’s Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool to see which programs may be most relevant to their needs.
USDA's Disaster Assistance Programs include:
• Learn more about the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) – View and download the 2023 LFP Fact Sheet
• Learn more about the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
• Learn more about the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)
• Learn more about the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) – Learn more about the ECP
• Learn more about the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) – Learn more about the EFRP
• Learn more about the Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program – Learn more about the NAP
• Learn more about the Tree Assistance Program – Learn more about the TAP
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) operates the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help producers plan and implement conservation practices on land impacted by natural disasters.
USDA Rural Development can also support homeowners, businesses, and communities in recovering and rebuilding, especially in providing long-term support through repairing homes, essential community facilities, and rural water systems. For more information, individuals can review Rural Development’s disaster toolkit.
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) helps uninsured people after disasters to be sure they still have the medicines and medical equipment they normally use to stay healthy. To enroll, call 1-855-793-7470 or visit https://aspr.hhs.gov/epap for more information from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, or EPAP, allows enrolled pharmacies to process claims for prescription medications, certain medical supplies, vaccinations, and some forms of medical equipment for eligible people who live in a federally identified disaster area.
Our efforts are intended to help connect families with the many resources we have specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children.
This form is through Pacific Birth Collective. Our efforts are intended to help connect families with the many resources we have specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children.
Volunteer Form (Pacific Birth Collective)
This form is through Pacific Birth Collective. Our efforts are intended to help connect families with the many resources we have specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children. If you are a birth worker or provide pre- and postnatal care, please provide your contact info and availability below.
Birth Workers/Care Providers Volunteer Form
To offer support for families impacted by the Maui Wildfires, please consider donating to Pacific Birth Collective here.
Volunteers are welcome at Upcountry Strong! Please fill out the contact form and one of our team members will reach out to you soon.
Please fill out this form if you have an OFFER of housing: Upcountry Strong Housing OFFERS
Upcountry Strong is seeking housing for people displaced by the fires in Upcountry Housing.We will not list this information publicly. We will make it available to volunteers who are helping connect people with potential housing situations. We also have a Google Voice number available if you DO want to talk to a human who will help you.
This is in partnership with AIA Maui and Kokku, Inc.
For up to date information on volunteer opportunities, donation requests, and how to request help, please go to our Upcountry Strong Facebook Page or our Instagram @upcountrystrong
Maui Humane Society says its animals are safe but needs to free up space to take in more displaced pets. People can call:
This sign up is for individuals who are interested in volunteering for one hour or two hour shifts in our 24/7 mutual support space.
Please review the guidelines below BEFORE signing up. Mahalo for your interest and let us know if you have any questions.
Once you have signed up, here is important information:
MAHALO!
Maui Strong Mental Health Response
Due to a high volume of emails, we deeply appreciate your patience.
Please let us know if you're interested/available to coordinate or co-coordinate any efforts.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS:
Maui Strong Support Google Group - Join, ensure email access, share.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Form - Open to all, share widely.
24/7 Support Zoom Room volunteer sign up
Virtual Meetups:
OWR Zoom Updates - 12pm-1pm | Mental health & resource updates.
Training & Support:
Google Calendar of Events - Browse groups and trainings, email to add
3-hr PFA Training - 8/19/23, 9am-12pm HST | CEUs, open to all.
5-hr PFA Course - On-demand, free, for all experience levels
Hawai'i Trauma-Informed Task Force Presentations:
Scammers are already trying to take advantage of those impacted by this disaster. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has housing counselors that can inform homeowners of their options before making any decisions, regardless of where they received their mortgage loan. Homeowners can contact the FHA housing counseling services at 1-800-569-4287 and the FHA Resource Center at 1-800-304-9320.
This center assists business owners with SBA recovery programs and is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturdays, 10am-2pm.
SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet individually with each business owner. Information and details on the location of future business recovery centers is available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.
Monday - Fridays, 8am-5pm
Saturdays - 10am-2pm
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Maui Research Technology Center
Building #A, Ste. 119 (Conference Room)
Business Recovery Center in Kihei to help businesses impacted by the wildfires.
The DD Council extends our support and efforts to the people of Maui who have endured the wildfires and their impacts.
We will be having a Zoom meeting with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and American Red Cross representatives every Tuesday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am (HST) to discuss the needs of our disability community on Maui affected by the wildfires, to provide information on what supports are available, and to provide updates. We will have an ASL interpreter and closed captioning. If you need any other accommodations, please reach out to Daintry Bartoldus at daintry.bartoldus@doh.hawaii.gov. For more information about the Disability Hui, please contact Che Silvert at che.silvert@doh.hawaii.gov.
Tuesdays at 8:30 am to 9:30 am (HST)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8085868166
Meeting ID: 808 586 8166
Passcode: DDC
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On August 21, 2023, the American Red Cross provided the Disability Integration External Partners Report (PDF). This report provides information to external American Red Cross partners regarding Disability Integration efforts during the Hawaii Wildfires Disaster Relief Operation.
The DD Council promotes self-determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by contributing to a coordinated and comprehensive service system that is person-centered and family-directed. Learn more – view the DD Council Fact Sheet!
View the Maui County website for the latest information. the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Center on Disability Studies (CDS) Message of Support for Maui and Resources webpage and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Division Maui Wildfire Resources webpage for resources. Check back often as these are regularly updated.
Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation will be using their Hawaiʻi Wildfire Agricultural and Rancher Relief Fund to:
The Hawaii Cattlemen's Council is collecting data on impacts from the August 2023 fires on Maui and Hawaii Island. Please share as much information as you can so that we can advocate for recovery funding through supporting nonprofits and government agencies.
We understand that you may not have been able to fully assess your situation yet. If that is the case, any information you have right now will be helpful and we can gather details later when you have it.
Please fill out this form if you are a rancher or farmer that needs assistance.
The Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation's mission is to perpetuate sound stewardship of Hawaii's rangelands through advocacy and education.
To support local businesses impacted by the Maui fires, Alaska Airlines is offering a special 40% discount off flights to Maui, now through October 18, 2023. Flights are for Maui residents and intended to help people impacted by the fires in this time of transition.
Please complete this form and someone will get in contact with you for further details.
Kanu Hawaii provides tools and opportunities for people to connect with one another – to take action that builds more compassionate and resilient communities across Hawaii.
HOPE Inside Disaster strengthens and aids recovery efforts by assisting individuals and business owners with the short-, medium-, and long-term economic and financial challenges they face following disasters and emergencies.
Operation HOPE is committed to supporting the relief efforts in Maui by supporting individuals, families and businesses affected by the Maui wildfires through Project Restore Hope Maui.
They are mobilizing certified coaches to guide victims of this disaster through the complex application process for post-disaster federal relief and insurance claims.
Read more about Operation HOPE's Disaster Recovery Services:
• FEMA applications and appeals
• Small business recovery / SBA Loans
• Obtaining copies of destroyed documents
• Insurance claims assistance and appeals
• Managing mortgage payments on damaged houses
• Assistance negotiating and working with your creditors
• Financial counseling
• Diaster recovery budget
• Home inspections and repair contracts
• Foreclosure prevention
If you are small business owner or individual in need of our financial disaster recover services, please register using the link below, and a member of HOPE team will contact you. Get Help from Operation Hope Now
Operation HOPE does not provide direct financial aid. However, their team will work diligently with you to obtain the resources and financial help you need to facilitate your recovery.
You can also contact by calling the HOPE Coalition America hotline at 888-388-HOPE to a certified financial disaster specialist.
If you have just experienced a natural disaster or are in need of immediate shelter, food, clothing or medical care, please reach out to your local American Red Cross chapter and your local authorities who should be able to direct you on how to get immediate assistance.
Find your Red Cross chapter
If you are engaged in supporting the current needs of Hawaii, as they recover from the recent fire storm, please consider joining the Coalition of the Willing, and make a commitment to provide resources, technical support or mentorship.
Take the first steps back to normal life after an emergency with our recovery guides:
Learn the steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure your family’s safety. Be sure to check our Emergency Resource Library to learn how to respond to specific disasters. Immediate Steps to Take
Check Your Home’s Safety: If you have had to evacuate, take these steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when you are allowed to return home.
Recovering Emotionally: Find out about the special care you and your loved ones may need, long after the visible signs of the disaster have faded. About Emotional Recovery – available in multiple languages
Recovering Financially: Get important information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing vital documents that may have been lost. Restore Your Financial Well-Being
Every adult resident (18 and over) who lives in the affected area and was displaced by the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula is eligible to receive $1,200 per month to help them through this period of recovery, according to the announcement.
People’s Fund of Maui is here to support you and your loved ones. If you are a Maui homeowner or renter (18 or older) whose primary residence was lost or became uninhabitable in the Lahaina and Kula fires, please apply for financial assistance here in this encrypted form.
Assistance will be granted to homeowners and renters but excludes property owners not living in the residence. When your residency within the impacted areas is verified, financial assistance will be delivered electronically to your bank. Assistance in future months will be directly deposited into your bank account.
To apply, you will be asked to submit a photo of a government-issued identification card and a utility bill or other document confirming your residence. Please complete one form for each eligible adult. If you are a resident without a bank account, or if you need assistance completing this form, please contact 808-427-7777.
To apply for funds, contribute to People’s Fund of Maui, or to learn more, visit PeoplesFundofMaui.org. All net proceeds will go to those directly impacted in Maui.
People’s Fund of Maui is a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards and carries the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. The initial funding is being provided by Oprah Winfrey through the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, and Dwayne Johnson.
The creation of the fund was done with guidance, insights, and the blessing of community elders, leaders and residents including Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, Keali’i Reichel, Archie Kalepa, Ekolu Lindsey, Kimo Falconer, Tiare Lawrence, Kaimana Brummel, Kaleikoa Ka’eo, Brian Keaulana, Kaimi Kaneholani, Henohea Kāne, Paele Kiakona, Ed Suwanjindar, Shep Gordon and Jason Momoa.
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current systemic failures and organizing to build power for indigenous and marginalized communities. We welcome strategic proposals that aim to support our beloved community and build towards a more just and equitable future ($5,000 maximum request).
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is mobilizing to help provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island. While organizations may apply for Urgent Action Grants to support change-oriented direct actions happening in communities across the pae ʻāīna, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is prioritizing assistance to huis mobilizing to provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
We understand that low-income families, houseless communities, people with disabilities, indigenous, immigrant, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by crisis (in addition to ongoing systemic oppression). Community organizing is essential at this moment to protect ‘āina kulaiwi, heal lives and spirits, and ensure our most vulnerable communities can stay safe.
Examples of projects/responses can include:
To accommodate real-time response to community needs, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund will make the following special considerations to those responding to issues related to the August 2023 fires on Maui:
(The People’s Fund reserves the right to expedite larger awards to past and current grantees providing direct, immediate relief to those recovering from the Maui wildfires. Email hawaiipf@gmail.com)
Since 1972, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund has stood in solidarity with those individuals and organizations who have been working to upend and heal systems of oppression for 50 years.
Tax ID/EIN 23-7250803Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Sparky's has partnered with another native Hawaiian owned business Shaka Detailing who has generously opened up their business to be our main hub to collect donations and give out those donations to anyone that has been affected by the fire and in need of supplies.
Open for drop off and pick up: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm at 40 Hobron Ave. Kahului, HI 96732
We will now be accepting any monetary donations to help support our efforts and mission to supply anyone in need and affected by the Maui fires with necessities in demand items like food, water, toilet paper, paper towels. We are no longer accepting clothes or hygiene products like toothpaste and toothbrushes as we have a surplus of those items.
Your donation will go towards keeping our donation site stocked and refilled with the most in demand items requested by families/ people that were affected. Maui has a long road to recovery and we are here for the long haul. You can send your monetary donations to our Sparky's venmo @sparkysfoodcompany.
• Please state your first & last name / business name*
• Comment Donation*
• Feel free to leave a brief message if you would like*
Click here to Sponsor a Hot Meal today
Give the gift of a hot meal. If you know someone or have any family that have been affected by the Maui fires send them a Sparky's E-Gift card so they can come and enjoy a mopsesh, all you need is their email.
Click here to Personalize a Hot Meal today
You can personalize the meal that you want to send to someone or family by ordering their meal on-line.
Name for the order please put "Donation Meal"
In the notes for your order please leave:
• Name of Person or Family
• When they will be coming in
• If you want their meal for "Dine In" or "Take Out"
Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural America. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.
USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural America - https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs
For Homeowners:
For Homebuyers:
USDA Rural Development can also support homeowners, businesses, and communities in recovering and rebuilding, especially in providing long-term support through repairing homes, essential community facilities, and rural water systems. For more information, individuals can review Rural Development’s disaster toolkit.
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1747
Nenita E. Acob
Area Specialist
Maui Satellite Office, Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1733 / Fax: (855) 878-2464
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor
Kahului, HI 96732
As the situation and needs of the impacted Hawaii community are ever-evolving, Goodwill Hawaii is committed to aiding in the immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in ways that are consistent with our core mission: to uplift people through the power of work.
These are some of the ways that Goodwill is currently supporting those who’ve been displaced from their homes and/or their jobs:
GOODWILL MISSION SERVICES GIFT CARD VOUCHER PROGRAM:
We will be distributing $100 vouchers in emergency vouchers for impacted residents to redeem for clothing and household goods at any Goodwill Store in Hawaii. The vouchers will be distributed to fire victims thru the nonprofit’s outreach at its emergency response centers on Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii Island and in partnership with other government and nonprofit partners. On Maui, vouchers available at Goodwill office at 250 Alamaha St., Suite N16b, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTERS & FREE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF THE MAUI FIRES:
Goodwill has set up Emergency Response Centers at five program offices statewide to support those who’ve been impacted with applying for resources and aid including: unemployment benefits, FEMA disaster assistance, food stamps, and emergency housing relief. We can also provide free job training, education and placement support if you’ve lost your job.
To contact us or to schedule an appointment at an emergency shelter, please call (808) 442-8914 or email mauidr@higoodwill.org. For more information, visit www.goodwillhawaii.org/maui-relief
SNAP BENEFITS / EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS
A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefit is available for recipients who experienced loss of food as a result of the recent wildfires. To apply for SNAP replacement benefits, please visit the Processing Center in your area or call (808) 873-3972
Visit any of your local Goodwill today for these free services for victims of the Maui fires: KAHULUI • BERETANIA • KAPOLEI • HILO • KONA
KAHULUI ADDRESS: 250 Alamaha Street, Kahului, Suite N16B, HI 96732
SEE HAWAII WORK: Phone: (808) 442-8913
FIRST TO WORK – VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (FTW VR): Phone: (808) 442-8914
OLA I KA HANA FOR YOUTH: Phone: (808) 442-8914 ext.2311
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons for fresh produce need to be redeemed from Maui farmers and farmers markets by Oct. 31.
Applications for the 10 $5 coupons, worth a total of $50, are still being accepted. The coupons, disbursed at no cost to the seniors, can be exchanged for unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from an authorized farmer or farmers market.
The buying period runs through Oct. 31. The program is administered on Maui Island by Maui Economic Opportunity and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
To qualify, an applicant must be at least 60 years old, a resident of Maui Island and have a maximum household income of $28,916 for a single person, $38,961 for two people and $10,045 for each additional household member including children.
Seniors may use their coupons at authorized outlets, which will have a sign indicating they accept SFMNP coupons. There will be no cash change, and seniors are urged to spend as much of each $5 coupon as possible. Proxies may be designated for purchases by filling out a form.
Schedules and locations of farmers markets and outlets will be included with the coupon booklet.
Fillable applications are available on the MEO website main page at www.meoinc.org “Quick Links” and click on the “Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 2023” button, or through the link below, or may be obtained by calling (808) 243-4313.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 2023 online form.
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The goal of the program is to help low-income seniors improve their health and nutrition with fresh food while also aiding local farmers.
Goodwill Hawaii’s Ola I Ka Hana program equips youth with the skills to achieve their academic, employment, and healthy living goals. In a non-traditional classroom setting, youth will acquire the skills necessary to prepare themselves for a successful future. Our individual and group sessions maximize and customize the learning process to each individual learning style. Community service projects provide youth with hands-on experience that develops decision-making skills to help them successfully transition into adulthood. Services are individualized based on the youth and their family input. The frequency of services is determined by individual needs.
You’ll find help with:
• Find entry-level work experience
• Build skills to obtain a High School Equivalency or GED
• Develop leadership skills
• Explore post-secondary education opportunities
• Live a healthier and more positive lifestyle
Connect with Maui American Job Fair at 808-270-5777
Discover more details about our program on the informational flyer: Ola I Ka Hana
SERVICES ARE FREE. WALK-INS WELCOME! Services are at no charge to anyone 18 years or older who meet current eligibility criteria. Call your local American Job Center for details.
WE ARE OPEN! Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Call to schedule an appointment. Contact us by island for more info on how we can help you achieve your goals: OAHU • BIG ISLAND • MAUI • KAUAI
Learn more at Goodwill Hawaii's Career Services webpage.
OAHU:
1075 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 792-8587 • Fax: (808) 690-9807
MAUI American Job Center Hawaii
110 Ala’ihi St. Ste. 209 Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 270-5543 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
250 Alamaha St. Ste. N16B, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 442-8914x2311 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
BIG ISLAND
500 Kalanianaole Ave. Ste. 3, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 443-5865 • Fax: (808) 443-5831 74-5599
Luhia St. #F-4, Luhia Center II, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 443-5865 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
Adult Education emphasizes life-long learning and programs that are designed to accommodate the interests and changing needs of individuals. We strive to build the skills for adults to make themselves, their families, and communities better.
Due to the recent fire on the Maui property, there are no in-person programs on site until further notice. We hope to have a resolution shortly.
Please reach us at 808-830-0414 or 808-830-0415 for service. you may also text an inquiry to those numbers. We can be contacted via phone from 7:30am-4:00pm.
The Maui Campus offers the following programs that are designed to accommodate the interests and changing needs of the adult learner.
You can also email staff at kurt.ginoza@k12.hi.us, eric.balinbin@k12.hi.us, jcochran@mcsamaui.k12.hi.us
Participants are referred to Maui Economic Opportunity for services because this is not a stand-alone service. Collaborates with the Maui Homeless Alliance and other social service agencies to maximize existing funding Advocates for affordable housing initiatives and projects and maintains the County Rental Assistance Program to provide
Each County in Hawaii has one Community Action Agency responsible for providing these services. Under CSBG, these four agencies complete a Community Needs Assessment every three years, which then aids in the development of their respective Strategic Plan. They individualize services and programs based on the needs specific in their respective County. A few programs run by the CAAs include employment training and services, drop out prevention, underage drinking prevention programs, transportation and food services, and housing assistance. Listed below are the four agencies along with their respective Community Needs Assessment and Community Action Plan:
All services and programs are free for eligible participants. These programs aim to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient through community action.
Beware of CSBG scams. CSBG does not provide direct grants to individuals. CSBG does not charge a fee for receiving a grant. If you receive a message offering you a CSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.
If you’ve been affected by the Maui wildfires, the Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is here for you. This resource hub will provide a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the wildfires access direct aid and services.
The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis (updated Sept 8):
Imua Family Services – Provides quality care and community through keiki educational programs and other services focusing on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.
Hawai‘i Community Lending – Nonprofit mortgage lender, helping local and Hawaiian families. Currently running a Kanaka Anti-Displacement Fund to support the Native Hawaiian population facing challenges such as the Maui wildfire disaster.
Hawaiian Community Assets – Provides financial education, grants and loans. Operates Financial Opportunity Centers across the state.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation- Represents Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, families and communities with various legal matters.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – Public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need.
Papa Ola Lōkahi – 501(c)(3) that embodies a holistic approach that brings together mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of optimum health and well-being for Native Hawaiians.
For more information, go to hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/mauiresources
The hub is located at Maui Mall, between TJ Maxx and Subway. Entrance is on the street side facing Burger King:
70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
The Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is located at Maui Mall daily 10am to 6pm.
Have you worked on a farm or ranch for 30 days and/or earned at least $800 within the last two years?
If so, you might be eligible for the National Farmworker Jobs Program. NFJP is a job training and employment assistance program for farmworkers and their families. Our Case Managers provide assistance in finding employment, job training, educational opportunities and support services.
This assistance is offered at no cost to the participants.
How does the National Farmworker Job Training Program work?
Program participants have confidential, direct relationships with staff. We are ready to help you grow and thrive! Call or email us today!
Dee Kahuhu - Program Manager p) 808-243-4368 e) dennise.kahuhu@meoinc.org
Suzette Bacarro - Case Manager p) 808-243-4369 e) suzette.bacarro@meoinc.org
Uilani Ah Chan - Case Manager p) 808-243-4370 e) uilani.ahchan@meoiinc.org
To learn more, see the Farmworker Benefits and Farm Benefits flyer.
To apply to the NFJP, fill out this MEO application.
SCSEP fosters and promotes part-time employment opportunities in community service activities for low income senior citizens who are fifty-five (55) years of age or older. We also assist older workers in transitioning to unsubsidized employment.
Basic SCSEP Eligibility Requirements:
Please call or visit our offices for more information. You may ask for Carmelei Leano, programs specialist, or any case manager for additional information.
To apply, please bring the following documents: Social Security card and photo ID, Residence verification, Citizenship/alien status (U.S. passport, resident card), Family income verification (pay stubs, Social Security statement of benefits)
To apply, fill out the MEO's Senior Community Service Employment Program Application
In light of the recent disasters on Maui, Hale Makua has decided to setup a fund to assist those who may need financial support during a disaster or emergency situation. Though we cannot guarantee that funds will go to a particular individual, emergency, or disaster, anyone who is experiencing a disaster or emergency will be allowed to apply for funding with priority given to Hale Makua and Ohana Pacific Health staff, their immediate family, Hale Makua and OPH residents, and compromised individuals. Please consider making a contribution to this fund to help this cause.
Click here to donate to the Hale Makua Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund.
If you prefer to send a check donation, please make it payable to "Hale Makua" and please indicate in the Memo "Employee Disaster Relief Fund" to ensure proper designation of your donation. Please mail checks to mailed to:
Hale Makua Health Services
Disaster/Emergency Relief Fund
ATTN: Office of Development
472 Kaulana Street
Kahului, HI 96732
If you have questions about donations, please give us a call at 808-871-9271.
Hale Makua is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID 99-0080460)
If you have been affected by a recent emergency/disaster like the Maui wildfires, you may apply for funding by visiting the application for the Hale Makua Disaster/Emergency Relief Fund application form page.
Thanks to donations received by the community, Hale Makua is offering financial assistance for those impacted by a disaster or emergency situation. Applications will be reviewed and awarded based on needs, with priority given to Hale Makua and Ohana Pacific Health staff and immediate family, Hale Makua and Ohana Pacific Health residents, and compromised individuals.
Please submit one application per household, applicant must be at least 18 years old or older. Funds are issued at a maximum $5,000 per award. If additional funds are needed at a later time, a new application may be submitted for review and consideration. Funds awarded will be dependent on the amount of funding available, and can therefore not be guaranteed.
Contact Development Office at 808-871-9271 for questions.
Our Administrative and Business Offices are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The KHAKO Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is a homelessness prevention program that provides direct rental assistance payments, supplemented by counseling and case management for a minimum of six (6) months to a year, to individuals and families moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing and Maui residents at risk of becoming homeless due to a temporary lack of financial resources.
For more information, contact our Rental Assistance Coordinator at (808) 446-8129 or review the Qualifications, Guidelines and Process for applying for rental assistance.
Get Started:
Qualifications, Guidelines and Process for applying for rental assistance
Pre-Application Screening (Online Form)
Full Application (PDF Form download)
Checklist of Required Documents
Central Center
670 Waiale Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-242-7600
Westside Center
15 Ipu'Aumakua Lane
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-662-0076
We provide emergency shelter for verified homeless individuals and families seeking shelter in Maui County. For single men and women, we provide shelter beds in a dormitory-style setting. For families, we provide either a studio or a two-bedroom unit. To speak with an Intake Coordinator, please call our intake line at (808) 242-HOME ( 808-242-4663 ).
Intake Procedures
For the Central Facility (Wailuku) please call (808) 242-HOME (4663) or (808) 242-7600 (press 1).
For the West Side Facility (Lahaina)*TEMPORARILY ClOSED please call (808) 242-HOME (4663) or (808) 662-0076 (press 1).
Those in need may call our intake phone line between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Monday through Friday. After hours, please leave a voicemail message and we will return your call within 48 hours.
Walk-ins are welcomed, but not guaranteed to get an intake appointment that day. If we are not able to do an intake appointment on the day of the walk-in, an appointment will be made for the next available space.
Intakes will be set up on a first-come, first-served basis and the following documents are requested upon intake:
Central Center
670 Waiale Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-242-7600
Westside Center
15 Ipu'Aumakua Lane
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-662-0076
Have you been impacted by the wildfires on Maui? Call the Public Assistance Information Line (PAIS), a nation-wide toll-free number (1-855-643-1643) available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for information on their programs.
BESSD is the largest division in the Department of Human Services. Staff and administrators provide a continuum of services, through nine programs that serve different populations, aimed at providing clients with monthly benefits to assist them with such essentials as food, shelter, and child care, as well as employment support and work-training and dependency diversion and prevention.
The PAIS website https://pais.dhs.hawaii.gov is accessible 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. They both provide basic information on a variety of assistance programs offered through the Department of Human Services:
For a step-by-step guide to accessing PAIS, read this informational brochure.
Department of Human Services Public Assistance Information System includes many services:
For information about the Department of Human Services, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services
For information about DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) including SNAP and Financial Assistance, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division Website
For information about DHS Medical Assistance Programs, also called QUEST Integration, Fee-for-Service, Long Term Care, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division Website
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this group is where we can have a "go to" hub to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
Maui Nui Strong is a program of the County of Maui Economic Development that connects our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities.
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