(KTNV) — As devastating wildfires ravage the Hawaii island of Maui, the Las Vegas community is finding ways to help.
ABC News referenced a spreadsheet made by a Maui resident that shows the status of missing and found people from the fire.
Support campaigns have also popped up throughout Las Vegas. Here are a few ways you can contribute:
Island Sushi & Grill - Henderson
For the next two weeks, Island Sushi & Grill will donate 10% of every Hawaiian Plate Lunch to Kākoʻo Maui, a fund organized by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement that is having every dollar matched.
Golden Tiki - Chinatown
The popular Las Vegas tiki bar will offer a $5 "Maui Strong" shot with 100% of the proceeds donated to Maui fire relief, "as long as supplies last."
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii - West valley
Shirt, mug and sticker sales will be donated to Maui. The coffee shop, located on Charleston Boulevard just west of Jones Boulevard, also pledged to match donations from the sale of its merchandise.
Downtown Container Park - Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Container Park is hosting a Maui Strong fundraiser on Aug. 27. The event will feature Hawaiian performers, artists, vendors, zumba/hula fitness classes, and food and drinks. Proceeds will go to the Maui Fire Relief Fund. Officials from the Salvation Army will also be on-site if you would like to bring donations to drop off. The free event is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Editor's note: The event was originally scheduled for Aug. 20. However, event organizers have moved the event back a week due to inclement weather.
Local businesses collecting supplies
Several businesses in the valley are collecting supplies they plan to fly directly to Maui. Those include dry food, pet supplies, clothes and medical supplies.
Donations can be dropped of at these local business locations:
- Generations Kitchen at 6280 S. Valley View Blvd. (cross streets: Valley View Boulevard, north of Sunset Road)
- Honors Brand at 9175 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (cross streets: Las Vegas Boulevard, south of Pebble Road)
- 2 Scoops of Aloha at 9620 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (cross streets: Las Vegas Boulevard, north of Silverado Ranch Boulevard)
- 9th Island Kava at 5447 S. Rainbow Blvd. (cross streets: Rainbow Boulevard, south of Hacienda Avenue)
Additional support:
The Wells Fargo Foundation announced a $100,000 donation to the Homestead Community Development Corporation, to provide direct support to trust land families displaced from homes and jobs as a result of the wildfires.
Boyd Gaming, along with the California Hotel & Casino and Vacations Hawaii, announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in Maui.
The Rotary Club of Las Vegas has started a Maui Fires Relief Fund, which was established through the Rotary District 5000 Foundation. Foundation President Dave Hamil and Treasurer Sharon Amano will handle and distribute donations to the Rotary Clubs of Maui and Lahaina.
Wells Fargo customers are also able to donate to the American Red Cross at all Wells Fargo ATM locations across the U.S. Well Fargo officials state customers won't be charged any fees for using that service and 100% of the proceeds will be sent to the American Red Cross.
The Las Vegas Raiders Foundation announced a donation of $100,00- to the Hawaii Community Foundation, and care packages. Raiders players will also wear special Ninth Island shirts during a warm-up which will also be on sale to the public Saturday. 100% of net proceeds will go to the Hawaii Community of Foundation's Maui Strong Resilience Fund.
Las Vegas Realtors donated $15,000 through the REALTORS Association of Maui.
A range of national organizations including the American Red Cross, GlobalGiving and GoFundMe are collecting relief funds. Find more ways to help and donate here.
