Maui Fires: Please Donate to Help Those Affected

The recent wildfires on the island of Maui have been devastating. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and many have lost everything. The recovery effort will be long and difficult, but it is important to remember that the people of Maui are resilient. With your help, we can rebuild their communities and help them get back on their feet.

The May Family of Angle Lake are organizing an effort to collect gently used items for air shipment to assist in the Maui Fires recovery effort. Donations can be dropped off at Post #65, 4317 So. 188th Street. The front gate will remain open from 6:00 AM until 5:00 PM each day, until Tuesday, August 15th.

Sought After Items: Amazon Wishlist

• Since they have no power - solar powered items such as charges and lights. 
• Since they have no place to go - camping gear (tents, blankets, ect.) hammocks, pillows, ect. 
• Since they left everything behind - clothes, shoes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, body wipes, ect. for all ages 
• For babies - diapers, clothes, swaddles, bottles, formula, ect.
• With no running water they also need filter straws, water bottles, ect.
• Any nonperishable food and supplements 
• Card and board games are also suggested as it will give people a welcomed distraction in the midst of chaos 

Volunteer Labor will also be needed for preparation of the first shipment scheduled to leave Tuesday night from Commodity Forwarders, Inc. to fly to Maui. If you are available to help, please arrive at the above address before 5PM to join a caravan to the CFI facilities to palletize donations for flight.

Looking for other ways to help?

• Donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund. This fund is a great way to ensure that your donation is used to help those who need it most. The Hawaii Community Foundation is a trusted organization with a long history of providing disaster relief. You can donate to the Maui Strong Fund online at hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong.
• Donate to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is also on the ground in Maui providing disaster relief. You can donate to the Red Cross online at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
• Spread the word. Share information about the Maui Fires and the recovery effort on social media and with your friends and family. The more people who know about the need for help, the more donations we can raise.

No matter how you choose to donate, your gift will make a difference. Thank you for your support of the Maui Fires recovery effort. Together we can make a difference! 

Have Questions? Email us at AngleLakeSC@gmail.com