On Tuesday August 8th, wildfires were ignited and spread across the Hawaiian island of Maui. The wildfires consumed thousands of acres including historic Lahaina (luh-HI-nuh) displacing more than 11,000 people from their homes. The fires have tragically claimed 115 lives.

The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse complex was among the structures lost, including the administrative building, church, thrift store, and residential quarters.

Despite the loss of the physical buildings, Salvation Army officers and volunteers are still in Lahaina, working to serve those who have lost everything.

The Salvation Army is partnering with local emergency management and community leaders, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), and other nonprofits to serve evacuees and first responders. Salvation Army disaster workers are actively providing food, emotional and spiritual care, and other needed resources.

To learn more and offer your support, visit https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/