The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has raised over $212 million through its Maui Strong Fund since the 2023 wildfires and has $30 million remaining to distribute toward long-term recovery. The foundation is also responding to Hurricane Lala damage statewide through its newly launched Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund.
- HCF’s Maui Strong Fund has raised more than $212 million globally since the 2023 Maui wildfires, with $30 million still to be deployed.
- Leadership says the remaining funds are being directed toward long-term systems for recovery, not just short-term relief.
- HCF launched the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund in March 2026 to support disaster preparedness and recovery across all islands.
- The Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund has already deployed $320,000 in grants to nonprofits responding to Hurricane Lala damage on Hawaiʻi Island.
- HCF has undergone significant leadership changes, including a new CEO and a promoted VP overseeing both Maui recovery and statewide resilience efforts.
Source: Alohastatedaily
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