Stronger Hawai‘i lists various resources and programs for individuals and households affected by disasters. Resources are supported by funds of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, State Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, Philanthropic entities or International Organizations.Visit the Resource page for more resources.
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Navigation for Disaster Case Management and Resources
View ResourceThe Kāko`o Maui Resource Center provides a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the August 8th, 2023 Maui Wildfires with access to direct aid and services.
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211 Hawai‘i
View ResourceThe Aloha United Way 211 Hawaiʻi helpline is the only comprehensive, community information and referral helpline in Hawaiʻi with a database of over 1,400 agencies and 4,000 programs.
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Maui Recovers
View ResourceThe official online resource for those directly impacted by the Maui wildfires, provided by the County of Maui.
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Financial Support: Housing
View ResourceMaui Economic Opportunity, Inc., (MEO) administers several County, State and Federally funded housing assistance programs and grants. Each program has different guidelines and requirements to best serve our community with different levels of need.
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Housing Assistance
View ResourceCatholic Charities provides financial assistance to families facing temporary financial hardship typically related to urgent housing needs, such as rent, deposits, and utilities.
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Hawai‘i Interim Housing Program (HIHP)
View ResourceHIHP assists those displaced by the Maui wildfires by placing survivor households in temporary state-sponsored housing.
Maui Long-Term Disaster Case Management: Support for Survivors
Ho’ōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group, Maui’s LTRG, recommends survivors engage in the Disaster Case Management program to support the coordination of resources to meet individual recovery needs. Here are their recommended steps:
1. Contact the DCMP
If you need assistance, call 211 to connect with Maui’s Disaster Case Management Program or email.
2. Connect with a Care Navigator
Survivors will be assigned to a care navigation specialist who will guide individuals through the recovery process, answer questions, and provide updates.
3. Access the Resources Roundtable
The Resources Roundtable Committee is dedicated to assembling a group of funders who meet regularly to address unmet needs as presented by disaster case managers.
After all available resources have been exhausted, this collaborative effort ensures survivors receive the necessary support to re-establish their pre-disaster status.
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Research & Data
Stronger Hawai‘i’s Mission is to track various government and community resources to assist in disaster recovery. An increasingly valuable resource is the information collected during and after a disaster event. The Research & Data sections aims to assemble and catalog valuable information and insights from the various community partners and organizations. Learning from each other prepares us for a more successful recovery.
Questions are the immediate response to any disaster event. Our goal is to answer commonly asked questions for both those affected by a disaster and those willing to help. The Common Questions section hopes to reduce and remove any confusion or misinformation by providing helpful insight, context, and answers.
Who is Stronger Hawai‘i?
Stronger Hawai’i is an initiative of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) that provides a collective resource aligned to HCF’s commitment to being responsive when communities across Hawai‘i face major disasters. This work was preceded by our partnership efforts responding to floods in Kaua`i, lava flows in Puna, floods in Hau‘ula/Ko‘olauloa, the Covid-19 pandemic, and most recently, the wildfires in Maui. Stronger Hawai‘i will serve as a bridge connecting resources and information to anyone that is a stakeholder in a disaster situation.
I’m directly affected or know someone affected by a disaster; how should I use this site?
People who are directly affected by the 2023 Maui wildfire disaster can find a collection of resources on this site. First and foremost, we recommend fire-affected households seek disaster case management services with the Disaster Case Management Program. Second, we have listed a collection of primary government agency resources, each providing timely services and information to help unique needs in a recovery. Finally, we list individual resources provided by nonprofit organizations serving the community on a 1:1 basis. Visit the Resources Section.
What is the difference between this website and other resource websites?
The Stronger Hawai‘i site is intended to be a bridge between available resources and those seeking more information about accessing resources. There is a wide range of programs and services available from numerous entities and this site is not exhaustive. Stronger Hawai‘i seeks to be a platform for amplifying awareness and bridging the gap between those who need kōkua (help) and those who can give kōkua (help). In addition, this site will also provide important media resources, data reports, and other educational materials that might be helpful to people interested in engaging in disaster response and preparedness in Hawai‘i.
