How you can contribute to industry relief funds
A series of wildfires caused by the heavy winds due to Hurricane Dora have impacted Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii resulting in mounting deaths in the region.
Through the State of Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, The American Hotel & Lodging Association, and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance are in the process of finding rooms for Maui residents and guests who have had to evacuate due to the wildfires.
“We’re trying to keep the lines of communication open to Lahaina and other parts of West Maui and the greater island,” said Jerry Gibson, President of the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance.
Resources
If you would like to help donate to support those impacted by the wildfires, consider donating to the organizations below:
Hawai’i Community Foundation – Maui Strong (accepting Donations)
Red Cross (Accepting Donations)
Salvation Army Hawaii (Accepting Donations)
Maui Humane Society (Foster Displaced Pets, Drop Off Pet Food, and Donate)
Maui Mutual Aid (Accepting Donations)
SEARCH Foundation (Accepting Donations and grand requests)
World Central Kitchen (supporting residents with food donations)
CNN (Accepting Donations)
Marriott Disaster Relief Fund and TakeCare Relief Fund (Accepting donations and providing resources and support directly to associates who have been impacted.)
MPI Pledges Support to Maui Events Community
Meeting Professionals International is donating $5,000 to the Maui Strong Fund created by the Hawai’i Community Foundation. MPI will work with Hawai’i Visitors Bureau and Meet Hawai’i to direct the donated funds to the tourism and hospitality community.
Additionally, the MPI Foundation will donate funds to extend the memberships of the 37 MPI members currently residing on the state of Hawai’i for an additional six months.
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