In the spirit of compassionate action, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii has established the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will go to support Lahaina Hongwanji and relief efforts on Maui, including addressing the immediate and short-term needs of temple families displaced by the fires and supporting the greater community as it rebuilds.

See also Bishop Umitani’s August 14th statement regarding the disaster on Maui.

For updates on Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s relief efforts relating to the Maui wildfire disaster see https://hongwanjihawaii.com/blog/tag/maui-fires-2023/ .

Three ways to donate

1. Using this special-purpose PayPal button

2. Through GoFundMe at the following link: https://gofund.me/ff77a520

3. Check and cash donations can be sent directly to Hawaii Kyodan Headquarters. Please make check payable to HHMH and in the memo line designate “Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief” to ensure proper credit.
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
1727 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96813