During the first week of August, wildfires erupted in Maui. Spurred on by dangerous winds from Hurricane Dora, the fire spread quickly, wracking devastation across the island. The resulting fires became the most devastating natural disaster the state of Hawai’i has ever seen, with a death toll of over a hundred people, thousands of homes destroyed, and the almost-complete destruction of the historic town of Lāhainā. 

Communities across the world mobilized in response to this crisis, from the national level down to the small, hardworking nonprofits. While immediate disaster relief is always critical, sustained support after the news cycle moves on is just as necessary.  

The King County Employee Giving Program supports many nonprofits working on the ongoing disaster response to the Maui wildfires. Workplace giving dollars are incredibly valuable for these organizations to plan for the unexpected and invest in long-term services. Disaster preparedness and community resilience is key to withstanding natural disasters, and supporting organizations year-round allows them to do this work and be ready when the time comes.    

How to support ongoing Maui fires disaster relief during the Annual Giving Drive:   

• Give by payroll or time donation in PeopleSoft  
• Give by credit card on the storefront  

*Tip*  PeopleSoft is set up to process only one online transaction, we suggest you submit your disaster giving donation at the same time as your Annual Giving pledge. If you wish to provide other donations or pledges, simply download and the pledge form and email it to employeegiving@kingcounty.gov.  

Organizations Providing Direct Service 

KCEGP Code	Nonprofit	Response to Maui Wildfires
9343	American Red Cross	We are working hand-in-hand with local and federal emergency management on the ground in Maui to serve those impacted by this disaster. We have multiple emergency shelters open on Maui at which we’re providing, food, water, mental and emotional support services, financial assistance, and recovery and clean up supplies. When it is safe to do so, we’ll begin damage assessment that will help determine further financial assistance. We are also working to connect individuals with loved ones who are still missing on Maui. If you or anyone you know needs this assistance, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, select option 4, and follow the voice prompts to “Hawaii Wildfires.”
3540	Americares	Americares has dispatched an emergency response team to Hawaii. They have arrived and have been in contact with local partners in the region to assess their needs. We’re actively communicating with our existing partners in Hawaii and have started receiving requests for medical supplies. Americares is prepared to respond with medicine, relief supplies, and emergency funding to help survivors access health services.
10004	Convoy of Hope	As of Friday, August 11, we had staff and supplies (water, hygiene kits, and food) en route. Regular updates will be available on our website.
10108	Empact International	Empact deployed a logistics team of five to deliver essential aid to areas devastated by the wildfires on Maui that are otherwise inaccessible. We’re focusing on delivery of food, water, and sanitation needs to the hardest hit regions of the island.
5003	Feed the Children	After a disaster strikes, Feed the Children works with its network of community partners to deliver immediate aid, including drinking water, hygiene items, and shelf-stable food to affected communities.
9790	Filipino Community of Seattle	FCS IT team has been tapped to build the telecommunications infrastructure in Maui. Our team left on August 25.
3582	Medical Teams International	Medical Teams is committed to caring for people in crisis, and we’re working hard to respond to the wildfires in Maui. We are partnering with MAP International to send disaster health kits to people in need.
9193	MEOW Cat Rescue aka Mercer Island Eastside Orphans and Waifs	We have been in communication with Maui Humane since the beginning, and currently we are awaiting information on a transfer of cats as well as dogs for our Canine Division. These first transports will be animals who have been in shelter since before the fire and will help to open space for displaced and injured animals and those who might possibly be reunited with their families. In addition, we are sending equipment such as wire crates, carriers, etc. and possibly medical supplies.
9224	Seattle Area Feline Rescue	This week, we are taking in ten cats from the Maui Humane Society to make room for animals impacted by the wildfires.
5018	The Humane Society of the United States	We’re providing urgent and critical supplies to Maui Humane Society and are in conversation with local organizations to assess how else we can help. We have reached out to groups in the impacted area to assess their needs and avail our rescue team to assist if requested. We are providing initial funding to Maui Humane Society for needed supplies.
9377	The Salvation Army	Right now, The Salvation Army is the lead feeding agency supporting the people of Maui, and we’ll be there providing critical aid and support until the community is rebuilt and thriving.     We are providing and coordinating three meals a day for 7,200 people living in shelters on the island.    The Salvation Army has been in Hawaii since 1894 and is a part of the affected community. Three Salvation Army program sites have burned to the ground. With that said, we are in it with the people of Maui and will walk alongside them until the community is rebuilt and flourishing again.
9584	The Soup Ladies	We supported the Maui police by delivering donations from mainland officers coordinated by them.
10870	World Central Kitchen	Since arriving, we’ve served more than 16,000 hot meals to first responders and community members who were displaced by the fires on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island and Maui. The devastation from the fires is massive and we expect to be providing meals in this acute emergency setting for at least a couple of weeks.
3564	World Vision	World Vision is responding swiftly to support affected families during this critical time. We’re partnering with Pukalani Community Church of the Nazarene and other local community organizations to help families impacted by the devastation. The church, located on 2.5 acres of land in the Upcountry area, has access to fresh water, making it an ideal location to launch our emergency response.  We’re also collaborating with a food distributor in Honolulu, Hawaii, to help deliver 500 Crisis Relief Boxes to the church to be distributed to local families. Inside each box will be fresh fruits and vegetables that don’t need to be refrigerated or cooked. World Vision has also transferred money to the church to continue purchasing desperately needed emergency supplies.

Organizations Providing Other Support

KCEGP Code	Nonprofit	Response to Maui Wildfires
10154	A Giving and Caring Heart	We are a nonprofit that believes in supporting communities near and far. Maui is a loving community that has been affected by this disaster, and we feel the need to help this community. GCH is in contact with another organization in Maui organizing donation and hands-on help.
10014	Frankie’s Friends	Families who apply for emergency care for their pets and qualify for our services could receive a grant to help cover the cost of veterinary care to help save the life of their pet.
10017	H.O.P.E. Center Resources	Sending hygiene (travel size) and socks.
5021	PetSmart Charities, Inc.	In the event of large-scale natural disasters in the United States and Canada, PetSmart Charities assists companion pets impacted by the disaster by granting funds to qualifying organizations seeking to assist with the direct rescue, relief, and/or recovery stages. These grants are used to support:    -Purchases for necessary immediate sheltering needs for up to 30 days (gas/lodging, kennels, crates, carriers, food, waste management, bowls, leads/leashes)  -Medical expenses to provide required and/or necessary vaccinations and immediate medical care for impacted pets
9488	The Tears Foundation	TEARS sent donations directly to our friend and bereaved mother, Sejal Megill, former Mrs. Hawaii. Sejal will get the supplies needed, such as diapers and formula, to babies and their families displaced by the fires.
3512	United Methodist Committee on Relief	Wind-driven wildfires on Maui have prompted evacuations and caused significant loss of life and widespread damage. UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Pacific Annual Conference to process an initial grant for emergency supplies, such as shelf-stable food, water, hygiene items, and tools to help survivors recover belongings. As first responders continue to provide initial aid in the area, please join UMCOR in prayer for those affected.
10061	Women United	Women United collected clothing and monetary donations for the families impacted by the Maui Fire.
10184	Ruby’s Place	Ruby’s Place will be directly responding to the fires in Hawaii through our Disaster Relief Program. This program is set in place for individuals suffering from catastrophic events of nature.   We will be accepting donations of any kind for direct aid to our brothers and sisters on the island. We will be helping families/individuals with real-time aid. Our staff/volunteers, if permitted, will be on the ground in Hawaii to distribute the aid directly to the communities. When donations reach $500-1,000, Ruby’s Place will pass them off to the Red Cross.