As usual in almost any emergency, desperate situation, etc., World Central Kitchen has been on the ground in Maui pretty much since it was safe to go there. It is an extraordinary organization and well worth whatever folks can donate. See Web Link for more information.

Many news media have links to legitimate charities/nonprofits for options on how to donate to help the people in Maui. Please see websites of CNN, NBC, etc.

Kāko’o Maui serves the community. www..memberplanet.com/campaign/cnchambers/kakoomaui

“While national outlets report on Laina as a tourist destination, it was more than that. Lahaina was the capitol of the Kingdom of Hawai’i for twenty five years and home to the sacred Moku’ula, the piko (center) of the Kingdom and the burial home to many of our ali’i (chiefs). The loss of any āina (lands) is deeply felt by our community, but the destruction we’ve seen in Lahaina will be a scar felt for generations to come.”

One hundred percent of proceeds go to Maui relief efforts.

Meanwhile (like in Palo Alto & with the exception of a fire), greedy developers are trying to buy up as many of the residential and commercial properties in Lahaina that they can get their hands on.

I have several clients who wanted to do their part and we put together https://www.helpingmaui.com which has vetted connections to help the people of Maui rebuild.