Help Lahaina Families This Holiday — Double Your Impact
Since the August 8, 2023 fire, our community has been rebuilding — but needs remain great. Poverty on Maui has surged, and with FEMA scaling back direct leases in February, many Lahaina families will face steep housing and living-cost challenges. Food, gas, and rebuilding costs continue to rise.
Lahaina United Methodist Church is partnering with Lahaina Rotary Sunset, Lahaina Rotary Sunrise, Episcopal Relief & Development, and clinic case managers from the Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group to provide gift cards and direct assistance this holiday season. We’ll distribute cards through outreach events and keep some on hand for anyone who reaches out to our church for emergency help.
Right now a generous donor has offered a $1,000 matching fund: every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. That means your gift goes twice as far to buy groceries, gas, rebuilding supplies, and short-term housing help for neighbors who are struggling.
How your gift helps
These cards will help a family:
buy a week’s groceries,
pay for a tank of gas and errands,
help cover urgent utility or household needs,
Any amount helps — every dollar will be matched until the $1,000 match is met.
Partner organizations
Lahaina United Methodist Church | Lahaina Rotary Sunset | Lahaina Rotary Sunrise | Episcopal Relief & Development | Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group (clinic case managers)
Give now — double your gift
[Donate Today — Your gift will be matched up to $1,000]
We are grateful for your compassion. Your support lets us respond quickly to real needs — sharing God’s love through active compassion in our community this Christmas season.
Questions or need help? Contact us at lumcmaui@gmail.com or call (808) 264-9722.
(If you need assistance, we will have gift cards on hand at the church for those who reach out.)
If you would like to contribute to this fund, you may send a check to Lahaina United Methodist Church, 142 Baker St., Lahaina, 96761 and write Caring Fund in the notes field, or you may click on the donate button below to make an online donation.