On Aug. 15 and 16, Hurricane Lala caused widespread damage and flooding across Hawaiʻi.
The state is still recovering from the storm's impact. Many families are without power or water; others without housing. Hawaiʻi Public Radio has created a list of ways you can access resources and help those impacted by the hurricane.
How to donate:
Monetary donations for Hurricane Lala
- Vibrant Hawaiʻi: Provides food, water, tarps, cleanup supplies, and chainsaw support to impacted communities. To donate, click here.
- Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Donations to its Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund support nonprofits and organizations delivering direct services to those affected by Lala. It has already dispersed funds to Vibrant Hawaiʻi for community-led response efforts and The Salvation Army Hilo Corps for food distribution. To donate, click here.
- Global Empowerment Mission: Allows Hawaiʻi-based team to assist community with immediate needs. To donate, click here.
- The Salvation Army: Provides meals across Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Oʻahu. To donate, click here.
- Catholic Charities Hawaii: Provides critical assistance to families impacted by Hurricane Lala. To donate, click here.
- World Central Kitchen: Serves meals to families in Hilo. To donate, click here.
- LāHui Foundation: Helps families rebuild in the weeks after Hurricane Lala. To donate, click here.
- Hawaiian Council: Provides free cesspool pumping for families in impacted areas and deploys personnel, equipment, and resources to affected communities. To donate, click here.
- Hawaiian Humane Society: Supports displaced animals post-Hurricane Lala. To donate, click here.
- Hawaiʻi Mutual Aid Network: Donate to specific families, businesses, and farms. To donate, click here.
- ʻO Kaʻū Kākou: Provides supplies and support for those impacted in Kaʻū. To donate, click here.
- Hawaiʻi Farmers Union: Support farmers, ranchers, and fishers who were impacted by the hurricane. To donate, click here.
Food and supply donations
- Lāhui Foundation: Collecting charcoal grills, charcoal, and lighters in Hilo to help families cook hot meals. To learn more, click here.
- Simply Sisters by Lola Miller Designs: Collecting water, propane, gas, and non perishables in Hilo for families in need. To learn more, click here.
- LIV Pregnancy and Women's Wellness: Collecting water, baby supplies, grocery gift cards, and other essentials on Hawaiʻi Island for the Kaʻū district. To learn more, click here.
- Hawaii Workers Center: Offers assistance funds for workers impacted by the hurricane. To donate, click here.
How to obtain resources:
General assistance
- Kualoa-Heʻeia Ecumenical Youth Project: Offers water, hot meals, bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and device charging for hurricane victims. To learn more, click here. To apply for assistance, click here.
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: Offers car seats, breast pumps, cribs, and other baby essentials. To learn more, click here.
Financial assistance
- Catholic Charities Hawaii: Provides short-term housing, utility, and automobile payments for families with dependent children. To apply, click here.
- Hawaii Mutual Aid Network: Apply for financial support either as an individual or a business. To apply, click here.
- Hawaii Workers Center: Workers impacted by the hurricane can apply for a one-time assistance fund. To apply, click here.
- Tagnawa Hawaiʻi: Those who were impacted by the hurricane and are simultaneously experiencing gender-based violence can apply for direct cash assistance. To apply, click here.
Report damage
Each Hawaiʻi county is asking residents to submit a report following the storm. This will will help county and state officials assess damage and make the case when applying for federal funds.
- Hawaiʻi County: Click here
- City and County of Honolulu: Click here
- Kauaiʻi County: Click here
- Maui County: Click here
