Many of the people who survived the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, escaped with their lives, but not much else. People and organizations across the islands have mobilized to get food and supplies where it’s needed most.
As wildfires rage on Hawaii’s island of Maui, many people are wondering what they can do to make a difference.
Hawaii’s Office of the Governor shared a link Wednesday night on social media spotlighting to the Hawai'i Community Foundation, which is supporting the thousands who have been displaced by the deadly fires.
The foundation says that this #MauiStrongFund has been activated “to provide flexible, quickly deployed resources to support Maui residents.”
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Hawaii's Attorney General says as residents start to organize resources and solicit donations to help those impacted, be cautious who and where you send your money to.
Before making a donation, she urges folks to donate to trusted and well-known charities, verify that the charity is legitimate, and stay away from any suspicious donation requests rushing you to donate money or to send a gift card, for example.
She shares more tips here.
