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Help is needed in Maui following devastating wildfires: Here’s how the Houston area can lend a hand

This photo provided by County of Maui shows fire and smoke filling the sky from wildfires on the intersection at Hokiokio Place and Lahaina Bypass in Maui, Hawaii on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean. (Zeke Kalua/County of Maui via AP) (Zeke Kalua)

HOUSTON - – Deadly wildfires burning across Maui have killed at least 97 people. Officials described the wildfires as “unprecedented.”

Several organizations in Hawaii have established donation banks for those wanting to help, from animal fosters to food.

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Want to help those affected by the fires? We have a list of resources below:

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will be updated periodically as we hear of more efforts to help)

  • Hawaii Community Foundation - “The Maui Strong Fund was created to provide community resilience with resources for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The fund is currently being used to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui.”
  • Maui Food Bank - “With every $1 donated, the Maui Food Bank can provide four meals to the hungry living in our island community. Give now and together we can make a difference.”
  • Maui Humane Society - “Maui Humane Society’s mission is to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals.”
  • MMA Champion and Native Hawaiian Ilima-Lei MacFarlane asking for donations.
  • Hawaii Salvation Army - “We combat natural disasters with acts of God.”

Please be aware and check charities’ backgrounds before contributing.

Do you know another resource that is not on this list? Let us know and we will consider adding to this list.


About the Author

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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