As of August, 2023, it has been less than a year since I left Maui, my home of nearly 17 years. Upcountry, where I used to live, experienced wildfires this August, but the massive West Maui fires have torn through over 1500 acres, and prompted over 1,277 evacuations in Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahana and surrounding communities.
A Cup of Cold Water is a charity started by the four Episcopal churches in Maui, one of which was destroyed. The charity has been in existence since 2013 and has been on the front lines of the recovery effort.
9th Life Hawaii is the cat sanctuary where I adopted Humphrey. I know they are doing everything they can to help. If you are able, please consider donating to one of these charities.