Old Lahaina Town Utterly Destroyed - Recovery & Relief Efforts

[leilanidude]

As of September 27, 2024, $200,800,435 has been donated to the Maui Strong Fund, including interest earned.

[HiloJulie]

"As of October 7, 2024, $125,439,786 has been awarded and committed to Maui Strong Fund grantees."

"The Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui strong fund raised $194 million by June 28 and has already allocated $107 million for relief efforts on the Valley Isle. Of that allocated, 52% has gone to housing; $27% to health and social services; 20% to economic resilience and 1% for natural, historical and cultural projects."

"HCF says that so far, 583 grant applications have been received and 234 approved. Examples of approved grants are all over the map. Some $55 million from the Maui Strong Fund has covered rental assistance, payments to host families and interim housing, including $40 million for the 450-unit Ka La‘i Ola temporary housing project that broke ground April 30."

"Another $1.9 million is helping to build a Maui Fire Department station in Olowalu, south of Lahaina, plus $2 million for specialized fire trucks. Additionally, $20 million goes toward emergency response, mobile services, distribution of relief and grief counseling; $21 million for cash assistance and workforce development; and $2 million to make the watershed more resilient, remove contaminants and improve coastal water quality. You can read specifics about the grants at tinyurl.com/mauigrants"

https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-co...on-impact/

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.or...trong-fund

I'd say that all things considered, the Maui Strong Fund is producing a good example of prudent financial stewardship.