On August 8, 2023, a series of wildfires broke out on the island of Maui, Hawaii, killing 102 people and destroying more than 2,200 buildings. Peace Winds staff joined local staff and volunteers to distribute food and essential supplies on Maui shortly after the disaster. Now, Peace Winds is partnering with several local organizations to support long-term recovery programs.
Many government- and nonprofit-led programs are helping Maui's wildfire survivors recover from the disaster. However, the needs are still immense. The cost of housing in Hawaii is exorbitant, pushing some families out of the state entirely. Other groups, such as immigrants, low-income families, or homeowners who lost their homes, have trouble qualifying or navigating government and other assistance programs, or they lack access entirely.
Hundreds of Maui-based nonprofit organizations are leading recovery efforts across the spectrum of survivors' needs. Peace Winds has partnered with several local groups to support a number of programs. These have focused on grief care for children and adults, supplies and veterinary care for animals, legal counseling and case management for Maui's immigrants, and ongoing distribution of food and essential supplies.
Efforts to rebuild Lahaina are only just beginning, and the process for survivors to return to their homes will take years. The programs Peace Winds supports in Maui are aimed at supporting residents through the long-term recovery journey. Local partners will continue to ensure that residents have access to resources that support mental health and grief care, navigation of aid programs, legal counseling, and access to food and supplies.
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