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The Salvation Army Maui Wildfire Response

100% of disaster donations go to support disaster operations and survivors.

Maui Fires and Salvation Army Response Journey

Thanks to your donations The Salvation Army is distributing and preparing to distribute thrift store vouchers, grocery cards, AmEx Cards, gas cards, and generators in this early recovery period.

The Salvation Army provides ministry of presence in all they do during disasters with a goal of just being there for people in their most vulnerable moments. "A person requested a visit to a family, for instance, that was isolated without power, he said. The Salvation Army sent a team to visit them, with food, and to let them know they were not alone." The Salvation Army is executing it's early recovery plan to provide assistance to survivors now and in the long run. Those in need are receiving financial assistance along with spiritual and emotional care.

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September 25, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army distributes toys, providing children with joy and hope. Captain Jose meets survivors where they are to distribute financial assistance to those who have lost the most. The Salvation Army partnered with local elementary schools to make heartfelt, encouraging "Aloha" cards to distribute with every prayer, meal, and financial assistance we distribute. 

  • The Salvation Army has assisted 132 survivors with financial assistance.
  • Distributed generators to 34 households
  • Delivered 80,766 meals, 10,541 drinks, and 3,517 snacks
  • The total number of meals provided to survivors by all vetted organizations is 602,255. Unvetted and grassroots/faith-based groups are serving many meals.

 

September 20, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army provided community partner Oskie Rice toys for survivor children they serve. Emotional Spiritual Care and Survivor Intake for future financial assistance.​​​​​​

  • The Salvation Army just started distributing financial assistance to Maui survivors this week. It is timely because it fills a gap between the immediate assistance many organizations finished last week and long-term recovery.
  • Emotional Spiritual Care is major effort of The Salvation Army's response. Our ESC Officers are encouraged daily, but what they are witnessing in the hope, faith, and love of neighbor the survivors display.
  • The Salvation Army officers are ministering to at least 50 people daily
  • In the last 2 days, $6,000 has been distributed in the form of grocery cards to the most vulnerable survivors
  • The survivors are being assisted based on vulnerability factors such: as loss of primary home, loss of income, and 5 other factors.
  • The Salvation Army is currently delivering meals to 14 sites daily.
  • The Salvation Army has distributed 32 generators to date.

 

September 17, 2023

The Salvation Army is coordinating feeding at 12 sites totaling 73,359 meals. A total of 501,469 meals has been served by vetted organizations. The Salvation Army Feeding Team is planning to pass out water and snacks and provide emotional/spiritual care at 3 upcoming community events on Sept. 18, 20, and 23. The Emotional Spiritual Care effort is ongoing to a community grieving. There are funerals coordinated on a regular basis and our Emotional Spiritual Care Officers are inspired by the faith, hope, and love of many survivors.

September 12, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army collaborates with Taco Bell to deliver meals to Hawaii National Guard, First Responders, American Red Cross Responders, and survivors.

  • We have distributed generators to 30 households.
  • We have prepared and served 66,771 meals and coordinated a total of 446,113 meals through local partnerships and new relationships.
  • We are managing or coordinating 32 feeding locations, including Points of Distribution (PODs). Feeding sites are a mix of hotels, resorts, and Red Cross shelters.
  • Emotional Spiritual Care Teams are at the Family Assistance Centers and Disaster Recovery Centers - 827 households interviews and prayed with 1,612 survivors.

 

September 10, 2023

The Salvation Army has served 61,170 meals and coordinated a total of 396,547 meals at 44 shelters through local and nonprofit partnerships. They have volunteers staffing the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Family Assistance Center, and funeral services location providing emotional/spiritual care. The Incident Management Team is coordinating feeding, assessing Points of Distribution for unmet needs by supplying them what they need, and working closely with Red Cross and FEMA to develop long term food sustainability plans to survivors in hotels.

September 8, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army has prepared and served 57,737 meals, and coordinated 383,459 meals through local and nonprofit partnerships. In addition, the organization is placing great emphasis on Emotional Spiritual Care, recognizing its importance as survivors gradually return to their communities. The Salvation Army is also committed to cultural sensitivity, making it a top priority in all of their efforts.

Currently, the organization is overseeing and coordinating 42 feeding locations, including several Points of Distribution (PODs). Many feeding sites are in the process of transitioning to hotels. They are also present at the Family Assistance Centers and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, conducting 577 interviews with clients and households.

The Salvation Army is also deploying their next Incident Management Team to ensure that they can continue to provide essential aid and support to those affected by the disaster.

 

September 2, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

Currently, The Salvation Army has served nearly 50,000 meals and coordinated over 235,000 meals with our partners. The feeding and mass care effort will remain the priority until long- term housing solutions are identified. As other disaster response feeding partners leave the islands for Hurricane Idalia aftermath, The Salvation Army is working with local government and organizations to problem solve long-term feeding solutions.

August 30, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army has served 41,841 meals and coordinated over 212,000 meals with our partners. The feeding and mass care effort will remain the priority until long term housing solutions are identified. Our organization is dedicated in its mission to care for the people of Maui. Volunteer teams are going strong with positive attitudes and a heart of service, it is an honor to bring love and hope, and to serve the people of Maui.

 

August 26, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army has prepared and served 32,183 meals and coordinated a total of 170,481 meals through local and nonprofit partnerships. Our organization is managing or coordinating 32 feeding locations, including Points of Distribution (PODs). Feeding sites are primarily transitioning to hotels.

The Salvation Army HIPAC Incident Management Team (IMT) is operating out of the Kahului Corps. They are providing emotional and spiritual care support throughout the island. The team is participating at the Family Assistance Center and Disaster Recovery Center, conducting intake and exit interviews, and they are working to identify marginalized communities that need long term assistance.

 

August 21, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

Power Outages are at a standstill at approximately 5,000 without power. Hawaiian Electric is no longer sharing this data on their site. FEMA and the State of Hawaii are moving those in shelters into a short-term sheltering solution in 46 hotels where they can stay for several months. The Salvation Army is coordinating meal service with community partners, hotels, resorts, colleges, and government as survivors are moved from shelters to hotels. The Salvation Army's Incident Management Team is place managing the state feeding and distribution efforts.

August 17, 2023

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August 16, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army has prepared and served 57,737 meals, and coordinated 383,459 meals through local and nonprofit partnerships. In addition, the organization is placing great emphasis on Emotional Spiritual Care, recognizing its importance as survivors gradually return to their communities. The Salvation Army is also committed to cultural sensitivity, making it a top priority in all of their efforts.

Currently, the organization is overseeing and coordinating 42 feeding locations, including several Points of Distribution (PODs). Many feeding sites are in the process of transitioning to hotels. They are also present at the Family Assistance Centers and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, conducting 577 interviews with clients and households.

The Salvation Army is also deploying their next Incident Management Team to ensure that they can continue to provide essential aid and support to those affected by the disaster.

 

August 15, 2023

Maui Wildfire Response

The Salvation Army is currently coordinating up to 9,000 meals per day. Our organization is mobilizing Hawaiian ministers from the mainland to provide emotional and spiritual care to the people of grieving people of Maui.

The Maui government, resorts, hotels, and VOAD organizations are strategizing plans for transitional sheltering and wrap around services for survivors. The Salvation Army is deploying an employee run Incident Management Team this week to coordinate disaster services and assess the needs of the community.

Several shelters became known over the weekend including Grace Bible Church, Oskie Arena for farm and ranch animals, and the south Maui gym in Kihei.

 

August 14, 2023

Recovery Support Announcement: Governor Josh Green and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) yesterday announced the launch of the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing program aimed at connecting Maui residents affected by the recent wildfires, with property owners who wish to provide them with rooms, dwelling units, houses and other accommodations immediately.

Program application forms will go live today August 14, 2023, at 8 a.m. on HHFDC's website at dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc. A list of available properties should be online by Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The program will remain active indefinitely.

August 11, 2023 at 2:00pm

The Red Cross has provided shelter for 625 people who have been displaced and are in need of temporary accommodation. Meanwhile, Maui Airport is hosting 1,400 tourists and providing them with three meals a day. Honolulu has opened its convention shelter to accommodate up to 4,000 tourists who require temporary lodging. The Salvation Army is also actively planning for the transitional sheltering and long-term sheltering solutions with the community. These efforts aim to provide comfort and necessary aid to those affected by the wildfires.

August 11, 2023 at 9:00am

"The Salvation Army is committed to assisting those in need during this critical time," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army. "Our local officers, staff, and volunteers are extending relief and support to people in affected areas, ensuring that no one faces this disaster alone. We will continue to do everything to support these communities now and well after the flames have been extinguished."

Working alongside other nonprofit disaster relief organizations, Maui County, and other state and local emergency management agencies, The Salvation Army has already coordinated thousands of meals for individuals and families at Maui County/American Red Cross shelters. The shelters are offering refuge from the wildfires and are a safe haven for people to receive assistance and resources.

Power outages are still affecting 10,942 customers or 15% of the island.

August 10, 2023 at 9:00 am

NASA has provided red and yellow thermal hotspots, which show where the fire is currently burning. It is updated automatically every couple hours.

Lahaina has been devastated by the wildfire. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed including possibly The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store. The fire is still raging with fire crews having a hard time fighting it with heavy winds keeping up. The other Salvation Army Family Thrift Store is currently threatened by the fire.

The Salvation Army is feeding at the Pukalani Shelter today and starting to partner with other response and local organizations to ramp up feeding operations.

"The Salvation Army began providing meals at the Pukalani shelter on Tuesday evening and is expanding to provide mass feedings for all shelters on Maui, in collaboration with Maui County and American Red Cross,” said Victor Leonardi, Divisional Director of Emergency Services & Safety for The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division.

As the story unfolds, we will have updates here.

The Salvation Army Maui wildfire response efforts.

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