Who is Stronger Hawai‘i?
Stronger Hawaiʻi is the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s commitment to being here for our islands not only when disaster strikes, but long before and long after.
Stronger Hawaiʻi supports statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. HCF has walked alongside Hawaiʻi’s communities through floods in Kaua’i, lava flows in Puna, floods in Hau’ula and Ko’olauloa, the Covid-19 pandemic, and most recently, the wildfires in Maui. Each response deepened our relationships with the organizations, partners, and communities doing important work on the ground and showed us what coordinated, community-centered support can make possible at scale.
Stronger Hawaiʻi carries that history forward. It brings people information on the partners and resources helping our communities prepare, respond, and recover.
What is the Stronger Hawai'i Fund? Have you made any awards?
The Stronger Hawai‘i Fund is a dedicated fund designed to support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. The Fund is designed to move quickly and flexibly across all islands, deploying resources to where the need is greatest the moment it arises.
Yes, we have made awards. The full list of awards is available at:
https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/stronger-hawaii-donate
I’m directly affected or know someone affected by a disaster; how should I use this site?
We are continuously working to gather and share information that may help connect people to support on this site. As situations evolve, we will continue to add resources that may be helpful to those in need.
Please note that this site is intended for informational purposes only. For official emergency guidance, evacuation orders, and verified assistance programs, always refer to your county’s Civil Defense agency and state and federal emergency management authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
These assessments serve as an initial intake step, helping government and organizations understand and identify your needs so they can identify opportunities for resources and support.
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Hurricane Lala: Maui County Resources
View ResourceThe information you provide here is part of the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process — a joint effort between county, state, and federal officials to determine the impact and magnitude of damage caused by the disaster.
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Hurricane Lala: Kauai County Resources
View ResourceThe Kauai Emergency Management Agency has opened damage reporting portals for the public to submit damage reports related to Tropical Storm Lala.
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Hurricane Lala: Oahu Resources
View ResourceThe City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Emergency Management has developed an online form to enable Oahu residents to self-report damage to their homes from the recent disaster.
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Hurricane Lala: Hawaii County Resources
View ResourceHawaii County Civil Defense has a damage report and a Request for Assistance reporting portal on the County of Hawaii website.
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Hawai'i Island Coalition of Providers
View ResourceThis form is to assist a coalition of nonprofit, business, and government agencies that may be able to provide assistance. By completing this form, you agree to share your information with partners of Vibrant Hawaiʻi who may be able to assist, and you acknowledge and understand that assistance is not guaranteed.
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Community Volunteer Recruitment
View ResourceThe Red Cross of Hawai’i is urgently recruiting community volunteers to support residents statewide as the storm continues to cause widespread flooding, dangerous winds, and power outages across multiple islands.
United For Recovery
Through the fund, HCF has worked alongside nonprofit organizations and local leaders to address evolving needs while helping Maui recover, rebuild, and prepare for the future.
Three years after the wildfires, the work continues. The Maui Strong Fund Year 3 Report shares stories of resilience and renewal that reflect the generosity of donors, the dedication of nonprofit and community partners, and the strength of Maui’s people. Building on this progress, the aloha that inspired the Maui Strong Fund will also carry forward through the Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, helping HCF support communities before, during, and after disaster.
Aloha United Way 211
From “hello” to help, AUW 211 is Hawaiʻi’s only statewide helpline,connecting you to essential resources across every island. Powered by local experts and a network of 1,400+ agencies and 4,000 programs, 211 provides trusted support when you need it most.
Call 211
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please have your zip code, age, and gender identity available.
Text “Help” To (877) 275-6569
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please have your zip code, age, and gender identity available.
Email info211@auw.org
To help find resources in your area and for reporting purposes, please include your zip code, age, and gender identity.
STRONGER HAWAI‘I NEWSLETTER
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Research & Data
Stronger Hawai‘i’s Mission is to track various government and community resources to assist in disaster recovery. An increasingly valuable resource is the information collected during and after a disaster event. The Research & Data sections aims to assemble and catalog valuable information and insights from the various community partners and organizations. Learning from each other prepares us for a more successful recovery.
