I talked with tambara Garrick and Kai Nishiki about what is needed by people affcted by Fire in Laahaina.
Here is a list of the services I know of currently in place:
Aloha United Way 211 "Comprehensive, statewide community informationand referral service helping people find food, shelter,drug treatment, childcare, job training and muchmore. Free from all islands, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, and allcalls are confidential."
American Red Cross (808) 734-2101 organization that provides emergency assistance
Bus Passes 808-793-7354 Limited number of donated passes
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i 873-4673 "Provides a variety of emergency services to assistpeople by answering questions, helping withapplications for assistance, and referring them toCCH programs or other programs in Hawai‘i."
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (808) 596-8980 Disaster relief by providing needs assessments, estimates, and reconstruction for those w/o insurance Disaster Center Hawaii http://www.disastercenter.com/hawaii/
Emotional health after a disaster https://www.redcross.org
Family Life Center 877-0880 Security deposit assistance
Feed My Sheep 872-9100 Food
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency 1-800-621-FEMA Assistance and relief to victims of federally declared disasters (storms, floods, etc.) and provides emergency loans.
Habitat for Humanity 242-1140 "A local affiliate of a world-wide organization thatbuilds houses with volunteer labor and sell thosehouses to families in need at affordable rates; helpingto end the poverty cycle one family at a time."
Keiki Cupboard 269-3779 school supplies for financially needy kids
Maui Food Bank 211 If you are in need If you are in need of food, call 211 for a list of active food pantries, soup kitchens and additional service providers
Mental Health Kokua (808) 244-7405 Singles: emergency & transitional
Na Aikane ‘O Maui Cultural Center 562 Front Street, Lahaina clothes and furniture, other misc.
Na Hale O' Wainee 662-0076 Lahaina Homeless
Resource Center Resources for parents and caregivershttps://www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers information on dealing with stress and helping children after a traumatic event
Salvation Army 661-5335 food, hygeine products, furniture, clothing, cleaning supplies
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) &
Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families (TAONF) 1-855-643-1643
To Donate to Lahaina Fire Victims (also see needs updates)
