For wildfire debris program and right-of-entry info, visit MauiRecovers.org
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. IHP assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet your basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
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.
IHP Assistance may include:
View the Applying for Assistance: Tip Sheet (PDF) for persons with disabilities. Before you start your FEMA application, have the information on the Disaster Survivor Application Checklist ready.
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.
I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?
Visit our Individuals and Households Program page to learn more or go to DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for disaster assistance.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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/.
We stand United for Maui. As we move forward through these difficult times, our commitment to building a more resilient community is more needed than ever.
Visit Maui United Way's website for more information on current Maui Fire Disaster Relief efforts.
View Aloha United Way's map of vetted Maui Disaster Resources
Search our database for vetted resources
Aloha United Way’s 211 service is Hawai’i’s only comprehensive statewide information and referral helpline. Our 211 Specialists are specifically trained to help you find food, shelter, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, kūpuna care, disability services, and health services related to COVID-19 and vaccinations.
Aging and Disabilities: Deafness and Blindness • Assistive Technology • Therapy • Advocacy • Senior and Older Adults
Education: Educational Programs • Schools/Institutions • School Supplies
Crisis: Domestic Violence • Crisis Services • Disaster Resources
Financial: Utility Assistance • Money Management • Rent Assistance
Employment: Job Preparation and Training • Job Search
Family and Children: Youth Development • Child Care • Parenting Support
Food: Emergency Food • Food Collection and Outlets • Meals
Healthcare: Health Insurance • COVID-19 • Dental Care • Health Facilities
Housing/Shelter: Housing Expense Assistance • Emergency Housing • Permanent Housing
Legal: Courts • Law Enforcement • General Legal Services
Transportation: Local Transportation • Long Distance Transportation • Transportation Expense Assistance • Transportation Passes • Travelers Assistance
Mental Health and Addiction: Mental Health Care Facilities • Mental Health Assessment & Treatment • Mental Health Support Services • Substance Use Disorder Services
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
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
Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief: Volunteers are needed in the short term and long term as we recover from the Maui fires. Please sign up to get email updates of urgent and timely volunteer needs.
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.
Since August 15, All Hands and Hearts (AHaH) has supported volunteer coordination with the Hawaii Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (Hawaii VOAD), matching volunteers with established organizations on Maui. All Hands and Hearts first provided remote support, coordinating volunteers for local organizations – ensuring vital housing and resources were available for evacuees and internally displaced persons in the aftermath of the wildfires. Due to the dedicated efforts of their Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and volunteer coordination team, All Hands and Hearts has become one of the lead resources for volunteer coordination and engagement on Maui. We are continually expanding our scope beyond Hawaii VOAD’s initial ask and showing that volunteer-powered disaster work can work alongside government entities. With a proven track record of successful volunteer coordination, we are building long-term relationships with council members across Maui County and have connected 304 volunteers with various collaboratives, hubs and partners around the island.
Our team has been working closely with the Napili Noho Community Hub, which supports over 100 families a day and aims to provide long-term support for the communities recovering from the wildfires over the next two years. Thus far, over 280 people have volunteered their time at this hub alone, helping sort and distribute supplies, running the markets and providing general support for the community.
In addition to the Napili Noho Community Hub, DART has connected with other Maui County hubs to review various scopes of work including reforestation, green waste removal and distribution, and is working to support the long term sustainability of these hubs. By facilitating and coordinating volunteers, AHAH is able to support these hubs that are essential to the local communities.
Please fill out this form if you're interested in being paired with an organization to volunteer, and are already in Hawaii.
This form will help us match you to an organization that best fits your skillset, interest and availability.
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
The Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui will provide immediate assistance to the hardworking restaurant, bar and hospitality workers displaced by the devastating wildfires that have impacted West Maui communities from Lahaina to Kapalua.
Eligible employees of a restaurant, bar or hospitality establishment, ages 18 and older whose employer has been impacted by the wildfires on Maui, spanning from Lāhainā to Kapalua and Kula, may apply for a one-time $1,000 digital disbursement card issued on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Applications are NOW OPEN for the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui, as of Sept 13, 2023. APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
This financial lifeline aims to provide relief to individuals in the culinary and hospitality community who have lost their employment or experienced a reduction in income in the wake of last month’s devastating wildfires. Applications close on Friday, September 22, 2023. Visit the link in bio or go to www.HFWF.me/KokuaApp to apply. Make sure to review the FAQ to ensure you have all the info you need. 📋🔍
In this time of crisis, the Henry Kapono Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to our fellow musical brothers and sisters as we offer "We Are Friends Maui," an emergency basic essential relief initiative, offering $500 Foodland gift cards to professional entertainment families who the Maui fires have directly impacted.
The Henry Kapono Foundation is providing immediate emergency relief with support from Foodland Stores. In this time of crisis, the Henry Kapono Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to our fellow musical brothers and sisters as we offer "We Are Friends Maui," an emergency basic essential relief initiative, offering $500 Foodland gift cards to professional entertainment families who the Maui fires have directly impacted.
If you are a resident of Maui and a music/entertainment industry professional* or a family of one that has been directly impacted by the wildfires, apply for a $500 Foodland gift card for emergency basic essential needs here through Henry Kapono Foundation's "We are Friends - Maui" Application page here.
*Qualifications for this financial relief gift card:
The HKF will be awarding $500 grocery cards until funds dedicated to the WAFM program are depleted.
Applications will be evaluated and awarded within 14 days of receipt, and awarded following the deadlines as noted in the Guidelines, Terms & Conditions HERE. Preference will be placed on first-time applicants. However, candidates may reapply the month following their award for consideration following the award of first-time applicants.
The nonprofit Binhi at Ani has announced the creation of a Tulong for Lahaina Fund to assist Lahaina residents.
“Tulong means help in the Tagalog and Ilokano languages,” said organization President Melen Agcolicol, who will lead the coordination. “And Binhi at Ani wanted to create a fund to help our kababayans, our fellow Filipinos, which comprise at least 40% of Lahaina town.”
The fund is designed to help residents that fall into one of three categories:
Binhi at Ani will award $750 to those who qualify in any of the categories listed above. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2023. An applicant can qualify for only one category. The amount of awards will be based on the number of donations received. If more qualified applicants apply then there are funds available, it will be based on a first come, first served basis. Depending on funds received, applications received after the due date may be considered. All applications will be reviewed by a review panel independent of Binhi at Ani’s Board of Directors. Applications may be accessed at BinhiAtani.org.
Tax deductible donations can be made in a number of ways. Checks payable to Binhi at Ani and mailed to 780 Onehee Avenue, Kahului, Hawaiʻi 96732. Through Paypal via Binhi at Ani’s website: BinhiatAni.org/donate.
For more information, contact Melen Agcolicol at 808-205-7981 or melencopy@gmail.com.
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation Application for Disaster Relief Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options:
• Monthly mortgage expenses for primary residence that was damaged by the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster.
Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $3,000 per household.
Deadline for application submission is December 31, 2023. Please be aware that this assistance is for housing relief only; other expenses including second mortgages (home equity or loans), clothing, appliance, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair, and/or mileage are ineligible for reimbursement under this program.
Recipient must be a full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally submitted for residence in the United States. Photo identification to show proof of residency will be required.
Funds will be distributed through the Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. In order to provide for a reasonable and equitable distribution of funds, assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Each application will be reviewed to ensure all eligibility requirements are being met and supporting documentation is provided. Once the application is processed, the checks will be issued and sent to the REALTORS® Association of Maui office.
Applications and questions can be submitted to: mauirelief@hawaiirealtors.com.
Please allow 10-15 business days for us to review and process your application.
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.
J. Walter Cameron Center announces a new Laptop Relief Program, a tech reconnect initiative to provide laptops for those affected by recent disasters to reconnect, rebuild, and renew lives.
Laptops will be provided to individuals and families who have lost everything, helping them rebuild their lives, seek employment, and stay connected to their support networks.
📚 Empowerment: We're providing laptops to those who need them most, helping with job applications, online learning, and staying connected.
💪 Rebuild & Renew: We believe in resilience and recovery. With these laptops, we're offering a path to rebuild lives and renew hope.
📢 Sign Up Today: If you or someone you know has been affected by recent events and needs a laptop, sign up now! Don't miss this opportunity to access essential technology.
⚙️ Simple Process: Our sign-up process is straightforward. Reach out to J. Walter Cameron Center by calling 808.244.5546, emailing info@jwcameroncenter.org.
To fill out our Laptop Relief Request form directly.
Due to limited supply, we are only able to provide devices to those who are in high need and can only provide one device per household. Mahalo for your understanding. Decisions will be emailed to applicants within 7 days of receipt of this application.Let's come together and empower our community!
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation has set up a Bayanihan recovery fund to provide resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs of the people affected by the devastating Maui wildfires on Aug. 8. We are working with local, national and international partners to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. We are committed to recovery as we rise together as a community. We have set up this fund to help provide those affected with basic needs, and to support long-term economic recovery and small business support, especially for our kababayan on Maui.
Were you affected by the recent Maui fires? We set-up this fund for you. But in order to avoid waste, we want to know your specific needs at the moment. We are also aware this will be a marathon so please help us reach out to others affected and invite them to sign-up via the Bayanihan Relief Fund - Signup Form here.
The objectives and parameters of this program are to:
We will rebuild and recover! Kaya natin 'to. For a list of resources for those affected: visit www.mauifilipinochamber.com
These funds are donated by partner organizations Asia American Initiative, NaFFAA, FPACC, COFACC, SoCal Filipinos, Kokua Maui partners in Hawaii (FCCH, PMAH, Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Philippines Business Economic Council, West Hawaii Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Filipino Chamber of Commerce Big Island, Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu, UP Alumni Association of Hawaii, FAUW), and generous individuals!
The Maui wildfire disaster temporarily displaced 271 kānaka (Native Hawaiian) homeowners from their land in Lahaina. Our people will need financial support and expertise to secure insurance claim monies and disaster assistance necessary to stay in place and rebuild. Unfortunately, kānaka may not have the funds to afford the costs of submitting a claim in the first place or to appeal insurance and FEMA denials. Without access to support and expertise, our people will be displaced from their homelands and potentially, from Hawaiʻi altogether.
The fund is to support the Native Hawaiian population facing challenges such as the Maui wildfire disaster that uprooted 271 Kānaka homeowners from their ancestral lands in Lāhainā. The fund rallies to provide the necessary financial aid and expertise required to secure insurance claims and disaster assistance. The fund will ensure our kānaka community remains rooted in their homeland, protecting our people’s place within the rich tapestry of Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage.
Under the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund, HCL ʻOhana Advocates will collaborate with homeowners to:
Phase 1 - Leialiʻi Homestead Preservation: In this phase, the Fund centers its efforts on preserving the stewardship and connection to ʻāina (land) for the 102 ʻohana within the Leialiʻi homestead on Maui. HCL helped the Leialiʻi ʻohana get their mortgages to secure their place on the land in 2007 and 15 years later, HCL will be here to make sure they stay on the land.
Phase 2 - Expanding the Reach: Following the successful implementation of Phase 1, the Fund will extend to the remaining 169 kānaka homeowners who have been similarly impacted by disasters, with the intention of offering them the same level of support and resources.
• Aims to raise $5 million in phase 1 for deferred payment loans.
• Average homeowner loan: $50,000 at 5% interest, repaid from insurance claim monies or other loans.
• Investors provide grants or loans to HCL at 2% interest, with up to 10% forgivable for defaulted loans.
• Additional $1.5 million for 5-year operational costs.
For more information, or to apply for assistance, fill out their Contact Form on their website here and select, "Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery" from the "nature of your inquiry" menu drop-down.
The Fund has been established by Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL), a US Treasury certified native CDFI, to provide deferred payment loans and technical assistance for impacted kānaka. Hawaii Community Lending is a 501c3 nonprofit Native community development financial institution that increases access to credit and capital for the economic self-sufficiency of underserved Hawaii residents with a particular focus on Native Hawaiians.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui. They are looking to temporarily hire individuals to support the disaster response for the next three to twelve months. This is a critical project to help those most impacted.
Available positions currently include (updated as of Sept 12):
- Deputy Director, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Community Recovery Manager, Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Senior Grants Manager, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Team Member
- Non-Congregate Shelter Supervisor
- Shelter Resident Transition Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Administration Manager
- Maui Wildfires, Finance Manager Position
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Site Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Client Lodging Coordinator
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good.
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.
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.
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
Maui Economic Opportunity has started the MEO-Maui Fires Fund to help place those who lost their homes in Maui fires into safe and secure housing as soon as possible. Donations will be used to pay for rents. MEO and others have put out a call for available units in the community and have been assembling lists. MEO is currently designing a housing program and should have it up and running soon with the scope based on donations received.
In an effort to get assistance out quicker, MEO is now accepting direct donations to be used for rental placements and other essential needs for those impacted by the fires. We have been in contact with landlords and Realtors about open units and are compiling a list.
Checks may be made out to:
Maui Economic Opportunity
In the notes section please include:
MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
Visit our Paypal Donation page and in the “write a note” section please include: MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
About Maui Economic Opportunity
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., is a 58-year-old nonprofit agency that’s part of the national Community Action Partnership network, whose goal is to help low income individuals and families and disenfranchised people help themselves and transform their lives.
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation welcomes contributions—not only in times of disaster, but at any time throughout the year—and 100% of all funds collected go to disaster relief causes.
Give what you can today to provide needed funds for disaster relief with a One-Time Contribution or Recurring Contribution here.
By Mail: Via Check
Make checks payable to:
REALTORS® Relief Foundation
430 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Check Memo Description: RRF Contribution
Note: The REALTORS Relief Foundation distributes 100% of all funds collected to disaster relief causes. The funds are distributed on an "as-needed" basis by the Foundation's Directors. The Foundation cannot guarantee donors that donations made in response to a particular disaster will used for that specific disaster, but the Foundation does guarantee all donors that 100% of their donation will be used for an appropriate disaster relief effort.
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation was established to provide to needy victims of disasters (including, but not limited to affected relief and rescue workers), and their families, assistance with housing-related needs arising out of such disasters, and for other charitable purposes permitted under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Apply for Disaster Relief Assistance from this REALTORS® Relief Foundation fund here.
The nonprofit Binhi at Ani has announced the creation of a Tulong for Lahaina Fund to assist Lahaina residents.
“Tulong means help in the Tagalog and Ilokano languages,” said organization President Melen Agcolicol, who will lead the coordination. “And Binhi at Ani wanted to create a fund to help our kababayans, our fellow Filipinos, which comprise at least 40% of Lahaina town.”
The fund is designed to help residents that fall into one of three categories:
Binhi at Ani will award $750 to those who qualify in any of the categories listed above. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2023. An applicant can qualify for only one category. The amount of awards will be based on the number of donations received. If more qualified applicants apply then there are funds available, it will be based on a first come, first served basis. Depending on funds received, applications received after the due date may be considered. All applications will be reviewed by a review panel independent of Binhi at Ani’s Board of Directors. Applications may be accessed at BinhiAtani.org.
Tax deductible donations can be made in a number of ways. Checks payable to Binhi at Ani and mailed to 780 Onehee Avenue, Kahului, Hawaiʻi 96732. Through Paypal via Binhi at Ani’s website: BinhiatAni.org/donate.
For more information, contact Melen Agcolicol at 808-205-7981 or melencopy@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), through its partner Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), will be implementing disaster plans to include providing generators, gas tanks, gas, propane, bottled water, and water delivery to those who were displaced from their residences.
To fill out an application, click here.
For more information, view MEO's 2023 LIHEAP LIHWAP Application Cover Information Sheet or call (808) 249-2970.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This volunteer Facebook thread features local, grassroots efforts and is updated regularly to feature current donation needs from the various Maui’s community donation distribution hubs.
This post will be kept active to update everyone in the group as we are notified about needs changing for each hub island-wide.
The purpose of this group is where we can have a "go to" place 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. SHARE SHARE SHARE this group. Invite people. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back.
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:
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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