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96 dead and counting, Lahaina almost completely destroyed. Wife and I were married on Maui and spent many vacations there over the years and is our favorite vacation destination. There are numerous organizations accepting donations to help these people get back on their feet. I've included a link that has numerous places that will accept your donations.


www.civilbeat.org

LIST: Help Maui Fire Victims: Here's Where You Can Donate

Here are places you can donate for Lahaina and Kula wildfires if you're looking to support evacuees and recovery efforts on Maui.
www.civilbeat.org www.civilbeat.org
 
I've never seen an entire town be leveled like that. My heart goes out to the families that has lost someone.
The Federal Government should be there NOW offering anything g that they need. That town should be rebuilt with Federal dollars, if those people don't have insurance. This is what we pay taxes for.
 
Yeah, I can tell you first hand that United Way is a total scam. I can imagine the same is true of the Red Cross, but that's not first-hand.
 
Flagg the Wanderer said:
Yeah, I can tell you first hand that United Way is a total scam. I can imagine the same is true of the Red Cross, but that's not first-hand.
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United Way is an awful organization. I have personal knowledge that I will not share. Early on in my management career I was "awarded" the privilege of running our regions UW drive. I refused.
 
Flagg the Wanderer said:
Yeah, I can tell you first hand that United Way is a total scam. I can imagine the same is true of the Red Cross, but that's not first-hand.
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The Red Cross has helped me in a couple of instances. Once I lost my home to a hurricane and they were there to help. I also lost my apartment due to a fire caused by my upstairs neighbor and they were there to help. Also, I have no idea about the United Way.
 
AkPatsFan said:
For those that believe, this is really incredible that this old church survived such a massive fire.


www.breitbart.com

VIDEO — 'Glory to God': Maui Church Remains Standing After Wildfires

A community in Maui, Hawaii, has been devastated by the recent wildfires, but a local church is now a beacon of hope.
www.breitbart.com www.breitbart.com
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They think the banyan tree may have survived too.

www.cbsnews.com

Amid Maui wildfire ash, Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree offers hope as it remains standing

The famous tree is "still breathing" – even as ash and rubble cover the world around it.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
 
Joolz said:
They think the banyan tree may have survived too.

www.cbsnews.com

Amid Maui wildfire ash, Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree offers hope as it remains standing

The famous tree is "still breathing" – even as ash and rubble cover the world around it.
www.cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com
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I certainly hope so, we always visit there when we are on Maui, it's quite an incredible tree. Sitting in Capt Jacks upstairs bar enjoying a Mai Tai and people watching the park where that tree lives is always a good time.
 
So so sad..... I can’t even imagine. They are in my thought forever.

~Dee~
 
Joolz said:
I have fond memories of my time spent on the beautiful island of Maui. Lahaina, Kaanapali, the Road to Hana, Haleakalā, and so much more. My heart breaks for Lahaina.
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Yes, all of those places. We took our boys on the Sugar Cane Train out of Lahaina multiple times when they were growing up.

Other Maui destinations:

The Iao Valley is a pretty nice place to walk around.

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Casanova's Italian restaurant in Makawao for fine food and fine music.

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And Makawao is home to Hot Island Glass - we have a couple of pieces of their work:

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There are still a lot of great places to see in Maui, and when it makes senses to travel there again (the island will need tourism dollars to help with the rebuild), we'll go back out.
 
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TipRoast said:
Yes, all of those places. We took our boys on the Sugar Cain Train out of Lahaina multiple times when they were growing up.

Other Maui destinations:

The Iao Valley is a pretty nice place to walk around.

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Casanova's Italian restaurant in Makawao for fine food and fine music.

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And Makawao is home to Hot Island Glass - we have a couple of pieces of their work:

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There are still a lot of great places to see in Maui, and when it makes senses to travel there again (the island will need tourism dollars to help with the rebuild), we'll go back out.
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Makawao, that’s where the wife and I were married almost 20 years ago. Paia Fish Market has the best fish burgers bar none.


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The death toll is now 111 and there could be up to 1,000 people unaccounted for.
Seeing the photos it looks like that city was nuked.
 
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