How to help Hawaii after Lala: Where to donate to support relief efforts

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Tropical cyclone Lala caused extensive damage to homes and left many residents in need of assistance after passing south of Hawaii as a hurricane and tropical storm.

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If you are looking for a way to help, nonprofits are on the ground to help the hardest-hit communities get back on their feet.

Where to donate financially

Financial donations to trusted nonprofit partners are the most effective way to support relief efforts, as they allow organizations to quickly respond to specific and changing needs.

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Where to donate supplies

How to request help

Residents affected by Lala can apply for assistance via Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s online form here.

Nonprofits seeking financial support for community response and recovery efforts are encouraged to apply through the new JustFund application available through Funder Hui’s Hawai‘i Resilience & Recovery Funder Collaborative — a statewide philanthropy network of more than 35 funders — to streamline disaster giving.

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