The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation plays a unique role in disaster preparedness and response, regularly supporting relief efforts to major disasters across the state. Through collaboration with partners, both inside and outside the philanthropic sector, HCF contributes to a coordinated effort for maximum community impact in the most efficient manner. Operating with a four-phase approach to disaster relief, HCF’s commitment acknowledges both the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by disasters.

The Stronger Hawaiʻi initiative provides an online platform to provide information and resources to Hawaiʻi communities when faced with disasters. In the event that HCF responds to a new disaster, the Stronger Hawaiʻi initiative will be responsive in amplifying the information and resources made available by key partners and its own responsive grantmaking for community recovery. As a permanent tool, the platform will expand to include educational information and available resources meeting community needs as they evolve and develop over time.

Stronger Hawaiʻi is part of a strategic focus as HCF centers prioritized needs, complementing and leveraging public resources rather than duplicating them, providing support for affected populations, and making decisions as data-informed as possible.

Access resources and more information at the Stronger Hawaiʻi website at www.strongerhawaii.org.