When the fire broke out, Rocutan left his truck at his sister's house and tried to escape on foot, according to his grandson, Ian Rocutan. Rodolfo Rocutan, who was from the Philippines, moved to California in 2007 and then to Hawaii about two years later. He was looking for a better...
MORE: Maui Strong: Charities to directly support wildfire relief efforts Fleetwood is set to perform alongside Gretchen Rhodes "and friends," Tongi will premiere an acoustic version of "Starting All Over Again" -- which he recentlysangon "Good Morning America" -- and The Police's Stewart...
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopezwarnedagainst "bad actors who try to take advantage of people's goodwill." Lopez urged people to donate to trusted, well-known charities and verify that recipients of donations are legitimate.
When it comes to donating, choosing trusted, well-known charities should be a priority, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez recentlysaid in response to the tragedy. To help with the immediate response, theRed CrossandSalvation Armyare the prominent organizations on the ground right now, Gull...
Volunteers sort and organize donated supplies to distribute to fire victims in the aftermath of the wildfires in western Maui in Wailuku, Hawai'i.Credit: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images 2. Donate your Hawaiian Airlines miles You can donate your miles to charities including the American ...
Catholic Charities Hawaii, including the Maui Community Office located in Wailuku, is a nonprofit that strives to help vulnerable families and individuals facing uncertainty year-round. This holiday season, people can help by donating gift cards to grocery or retail stores such as Foodland, Walmart...
Noting the rise in donations and fundraising to help victims of the wildfires, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopezwarnedagainst "bad actors who try to take advantage of people's goodwill." Lopez urged people to donate to trusted, well-known charities and verify that recipients of donations are...
"Good Morning America" and ABC News have organized efforts to help viewers get involved in relief efforts for survivors of the Maui fires. How to help: Maui Strong Fund This fund, organized by theHawaii Community Foundation, has raised over $34 million since the fires broke out...
Chefs volunteer to cook thousands of meals for Maui fire victims Mom of 3 loses everything in Maui wildfire except 1 photo Women use jet skis, boats to deliver baby supplies after Maui wildfires The company is donating $500,000 and will match the first $500,000 in donations of customer m...
Susan Slobodnjak, who has lived on the Hawaiian island for 31 years, told CNN she lost a friend who went back to her home to get her animals during the fire. Slobodnjak said she lives just outside Lahaina, and while her house survived the fires, she has no power and water. “I ...