The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is working closely with the University of Hawaiʻi to provide financial assistance for members of the university’s ʻohana who have been impacted by the recent severe flooding across the state.
The state is recovering from the worst flooding in 20 years, leading to widespread evacuation orders, power outages and more than 200 rescues across the islands. With officials estimating more than $1 billion in damages, the impact on local communities—including some University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty and staff—has been devastating.
“Our university ʻohana is incredibly resilient, but the sheer scale of this devastation means they cannot recover alone,” said Tim Dolan, University of Hawaiʻi Foundation CEO. “We are calling on our community to come together and provide the urgent lifeline our students and colleagues need right now to get back on their feet.”
In the wake of this disaster, members of the ʻohana are facing urgent, everyday challenges, such as finding a safe place to stay, securing a hot meal, and replacing basic necessities.
According to the foundation, they are struggling to replace laptops, textbooks and other materials they rely on to stay in school.
“While our focus today is on immediate relief, we know that Hawaiʻi’s recovery will be lengthy,” said University of Hawaiʻi System President Wendy Hensel. “We are committed to supporting our ʻohana for as long as it takes. Please join us. Every dollar you contribute will directly benefit our students, faculty and staff.”
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation emphasizes that the individuals impacted are students, colleagues and community members, and they need immediate support to recover. To make a contribution, visit the donation website.
