Who is Stronger Hawai‘i?
Stronger Hawaiʻi is the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s commitment to being here for our islands not only when disaster strikes, but long before and long after.
Stronger Hawaiʻi supports statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. HCF has walked alongside Hawaiʻi’s communities through floods in Kaua’i, lava flows in Puna, floods in Hau’ula and Ko’olauloa, the Covid-19 pandemic, and most recently, the wildfires in Maui. Each response deepened our relationships with the organizations, partners, and communities doing important work on the ground and showed us what coordinated, community-centered support can make possible at scale.
Stronger Hawaiʻi carries that history forward. It brings people information on the partners and resources helping our communities prepare, respond, and recover.
What is the Stronger Hawai'i Fund? Have you made any awards?
The Stronger Hawai‘i Fund is a dedicated fund designed to support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. The Fund is designed to move quickly and flexibly across all islands, deploying resources to where the need is greatest the moment it arises.
Yes, we have made awards. The full list of awards is available at:
https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/stronger-hawaii-donate
I’m directly affected or know someone affected by a disaster; how should I use this site?
We are continuously working to gather and share information that may help connect people to support on this site. As situations evolve, we will continue to add resources that may be helpful to those in need.
Please note that this site is intended for informational purposes only. For official emergency guidance, evacuation orders, and verified assistance programs, always refer to your county’s Civil Defense agency and state and federal emergency management authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
These assessments serve as an initial intake step, helping government and organizations understand and identify your needs so they can identify opportunities for resources and support.
food-and-supplies, family-resources, information, basic-needs
MOLOKAʻI KONA LOW STORM IMPACT INTAKE FORM
View ResourceThis form helps Molokai Cares to understand storm-related impacts across Molokaʻi so we can coordinate support, resources, and communication effectively.
food-and-supplies, family-resources, information, basic-needs
Kākoʻo Oʻahu by Hawaiian Council - Needs Assessment Form
View ResourceHawaiian Council is conducting a coordinated needs assessment to identify and quantify the impacts of the March 2026 storms across affected communities. This data driven approach will help guide how resources are prioritized and deployed.
food-and-supplies, family-resources, information, basic-needs
Kona Low Storm Flooding: Kōkua for Central & North Oʻahu
View ResourceThis form is to support community-led disaster relief efforts for Oʻahu residents impacted by flooding across North and Central Oʻahu.
healthcare, food-and-supplies, family-resources, information, basic-needs, case-assistance
Ko'olau Needs Assessment
View ResourceThis is a community-led effort, supported by individuals from KEY Project, Vibrant Hawai’i, Lahui Foundation, Polynesian Cultural Society, Nurture Cultivate Inc., Hale ‘Ofa, and Ho’ala ‘Aina Kupono.
information
Hawai'i Island Coalition of Providers
View ResourceThis form is to assist a coalition of nonprofit, business, and government agencies that may be able to provide assistance. By completing this form, you agree to share your information with partners of Vibrant Hawaiʻi who may be able to assist, and you acknowledge and understand that assistance is not guaranteed.
information
Community Volunteer Recruitment
View ResourceThe Red Cross of Hawai’i is urgently recruiting community volunteers to support residents statewide as the storm continues to cause widespread flooding, dangerous winds, and power outages across multiple islands.
Aloha United Way 211
From “hello” to help, AUW 211 is Hawaiʻi’s only statewide helpline,connecting you to essential resources across every island. Powered by local experts and a network of 1,400+ agencies and 4,000 programs, 211 provides trusted support when you need it most.
Call 211
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please have your zip code, age, and gender identity available.
Text “Help” To (877) 275-6569
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please have your zip code, age, and gender identity available.
Email info211@auw.org
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please include your zip code, age, and gender identity.
STRONGER HAWAI‘I NEWSLETTER
Keep up-to-date on the latest news and resources for all active events with a weekly newsletter.
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.
