Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson donated $10 million to seed the People’s Fund of Maui, a direct cash assistance program offering displaced Lahaina and Kula residents $1,200 per month following the August 2023 wildfires.
- The People’s Fund of Maui was launched with a $10 million contribution from Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to provide direct financial relief to fire survivors.
- Eligible adults displaced by the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula could receive $1,200 per month to cover essential living expenses.
- The program was designed as direct cash assistance rather than general relief, giving survivors flexibility to address their most pressing needs.
- The August 2023 wildfires killed at least 115 people and displaced thousands of residents, causing widespread destruction to homes and businesses.
- Public donations were also accepted to expand the fund’s reach beyond the initial $10 million seed contribution.
Source: Yahoo
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