Starting April 2024, Help Maui Rise has started Phase 2 of their grant program where all donations will go directly to the displaced families of Lahaina and Kula who have been approved via their application (click here to apply).

. They are collaborating with GoFundMe.org to take care of distributing the funds to each fundraiser fairly and on a regular basis.

Phase One Achievements:

Prior to April 8th, 2024, during Phase One of their "One-Click Donation," they raised $777,113, exceeding their original goal by over seven times.

With the assistance of GoFundMe.org, Help Maui Rise conducted 21 grant rounds, distributing $400 grants to 1,247 GoFundMe fundraisers on their list and $8-900 grants to 449 households.

As they continue with Phase Two, Help Maui Rise shares an application to continue providing direct aid to those displaced by the Maui wildfires. Their priority is to maintain transparency and provide cash assistance while adhering to charitable granting guidelines.

Who Qualifies for Grants:

Proof of Displacement: Applicants must provide proof of displacement due to the wildfires.

Income Consideration: Help Maui Rise does not turn away applicants based on income. Funds are sent to applicants with the greatest need, granting to applicants with larger households and lower income first

Receipt Agreement: Applicants must agree to provide receipts as they spend the grant funds. Help Maui Rise will distribute grants based on need stated by the applicant and available funds, with initial grants of up to $1,000 per family and potential additional grants of up to $11,000, as funds allow and as needs are assessed.

Help Maui Rise's goal is to support as many families as possible through transparent and fair grant allocation.

Help Maui Rise is a very small team of volunteers. They want to reassure applicants that they're working as quickly as they can to vet applications and fundraise. They cannot guarantee an exact timeline on grants as prioritization is done in order of need. The most important thing is that an application is submitted so applicants are in line to receive their grants. Once the grant processes, applicants will get an email from GoFundMe. As Help Maui Rise approves new applicants, they will allocate the funds raised regularly and update as grants are issued to those who qualify.

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Donate to this fund to donate directly to Help Maui Rise

To donate to the One-Click Donation GoFundMe, visit Help Maui Rise Fund GoFundMe page. It serves as a single fund where donors can contribute to the entire list of qualified applicants with a single donation. If you intend to make a larger contribution, please reach out to us beforehand so we can discuss offline donation options to reduce fees.