KOKUA FOR MAUI

We are committed to assisting Maui communities and ‘ohana (families) that have been impacted by the devastating fires through long-term recovery efforts in ways that are consistent with our core mission: to uplift people through the power of work.

Our hearts grieve for the Maui communities and ‘ohana (families) that have been impacted by the devastating fires. As the situation and needs of the community are ever-evolving, Goodwill Hawaii is committed to aiding in the immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in ways that are consistent with our core mission: to uplift people through the power of work. These are some of the ways that we are currently supporting those who’ve been displaced from their homes and/or their jobs:

How We’re Helping

  • Our Employment Counselors offer one-on-one help for Maui residents who’ve been displaced from work or have experienced a loss of income.
  • Together, we’ll develop an individualized action plan including specific supports needed to assist our clients to obtain their desired job.
  • Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

What We’ve Done

  • Distributed $425,000 in emergency vouchers for clothing and essential goods
  • Immediate disaster relief support and assistance with signing up for resources
  • Employment services for those who experienced a loss of income.

Employment Services

We will provide one-on-one help for Maui residents who’ve been displaced from work or have experienced a loss of income. Goodwill employment counselors will work together with job seekers to develop an individualized action plan including specific supports needed to obtain the desired job.

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VOUCHER PROGRAM

We’ve distributed $425,000 in emergency vouchers to impacted residents to redeem for clothing and household goods at any Goodwill Store in Hawaii. At this time, we are no longer distributing anymore vouchers but are available to provide job training and employment services to those who’ve been displaced from work.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTERS

We have set up emergency response centers at five program offices statewide to support those who’ve been impacted with applying for resources and aid including: unemployment benefits, FEMA disaster assistance, food stamps, and emergency housing relief. We can also provide free job training, education and placement support if you’ve lost your job.

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VOUCHER PROGRAM

We’ve distributed $425,000 in emergency vouchers to impacted residents to redeem for clothing and household goods at any Goodwill Store in Hawaii. At this time, we are no longer distributing anymore vouchers but are available to provide job training and employment services to those who’ve been displaced from work.

DISASTER RESPONSE CENTER

In partnership with the state, we have set up a disaster response center at the Goodwill Kahului office open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Displaced individuals and families can get help applying for resources and aid including: unemployment benefits, FEMA disaster assistance, food stamps, and emergency housing relief. We can also provide free job training, education and placement support if you’ve lost your job.

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment

CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS

We will be distributing $100,000 in emergency vouchers for impacted residents to redeem for clothing and household goods at any Goodwill Store in Hawaii. Vouchers will be distributed to evacuees thru outreach with emergency shelters and other nonprofit partners.

How you can Help

Your contributions will directly support Goodwill Hawaii’s Maui relief efforts.