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Hawai‘i Community Foundation
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The Stronger Hawai‘i Fund is a dedicated fund designed to support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience.

Because we can’t predict when or where disaster will strike, the fund is designed to move quickly and flexibly across all islands, deploying resources to where the need is greatest the moment it arises. Whether it’s Hawai‘i Island, Maui Nui, O‘ahu, or Kaua‘i, no corner of our state is out of reach.

To ensure the fund can continue serving communities across Hawaiʻi over time, a portion of contributions supports the administrative and operational needs that make this work possible.

We understand that many donors have deep ties to a particular island, whether through family, community, or personal experience. If you wish to direct your support to a specific island, please click here to explore giving opportunities in that community.

As of August 26, 2026, we have made the following awards to Lala grantees from the Stronger Hawai‘i Initiative:

  • Chacah Broadcasting Network (Hawaiʻi Island) — $27,800 to restore and strengthen critical radio communications across Kaʻū, Pāhala, and Discovery Harbor, helping residents access timely information and emergency alerts.
  • Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance (Hawaiʻi Island) — $50,000 to provide emergency animal assistance and essential resources to pets, livestock, and the communities caring for them following Tropical Storm Lala.
  • Hawai’i Island Art Alliance (Hawaiʻi Island) — $10,000 to support recovery and well-being through programming for returning students and school staff at Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary School following Tropical Storm Lala.
  • Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society (Hawaiʻi Island) — $20,000 to replace critical veterinary supplies lost during Tropical Cyclone Lala and strengthen emergency response capacity for future disasters.
  • Hawaiian Council (Hawaiʻi Island) — $100,000 to provide emergency water resources and other related response measures for local ranching operations impacted by Tropical Cyclone Lala, supporting a vital source of employment and economic stability for local households now in recovery.
  • HOPE Services Hawai‘i (Hawai‘i Island) — $10,000 for food & supplies; water; emergency shelter; transportation; communication / info sharing; financial assistance.
  • Kākoʻo Lāhui (Hawaiʻi Island) — $5,000 to build community resilience in Wood Valley through the development of a community hub for residents facing limited access due to road conditions.
  • KEY Project (O'ahu) — $50,000 to strengthen community response efforts in the Koʻolau Region, including feeding programs and access to power and internet following storm damage and extended outages.
  • Kids Hurt Too (O'ahu) — $50,000 to advance community-led response efforts across the Waiʻanae Coast through a network of local partnerships connecting residents to food, essential supplies, navigation support, and outreach.
  • Kupu (Oʻahu) — $16,800 to support hot meals preparation by the Kupu Culinary Program in Wai'anae Coast and across O'ahu for communities impacted by widespread power outages.
  • Makai Foundation (Maui County) — $7,500 to provide essential resources, supplies, and recovery support to vulnerable households in Maui affected by both the Kona Low storm and Tropical Storm Lala. 
  • Malama Kula (Maui County) — $10,000 to support debris removal and cleanup efforts across Upcountry Maui following storm damage, including green waste disposal services for impacted communities.
  • The Food Basket Inc. (Hawaiʻi Island) — $100,000 to support the distribution of water, ready-to-eat food, and non-perishable essentials to affected communities across Hawaiʻi Island.
  • The Salvation Army Hilo Corps (Hawai'i Island) — $50,000 to support emergency feeding operations and ensure affected residents have access to meals and basic necessities.
  • Vibrant Hawai‘i (Hawai‘i Island) — $10,000 to assess and support immediate community needs and community-led response efforts.
  • Vibrant Hawai‘i (Statewide) — $250,000 for financial assistance, food & supplies; water; communication / info sharing; cleanup & recovery.