Hawaiʻi Community Foundation deployed $22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support three Kaua‘i organizations so far as it prepares for potential severe weather from Hurricane Lowell.
The funds will strengthen the resilience of vulnerable families and households on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau by enabling Hawai‘i Foodbank-Kaua‘i, Kāko‘o Lahui and Project Vision Hawai‘i to deliver proactive preparedness outreach and rapidly procure and distribute essential food, supplies as well as other life-sustaining resources ahead of the storm.
“Disasters don’t wait until communities are ready, which is why preparedness and rapid response are so critical,” said Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer and President Terry George in a release. “Through the Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative and Kaua‘i Strong Fund, [Hawaiʻi Community Foundation] can quickly mobilize philanthropic support for trusted community partners on the ground before, during and after severe weather events.”
George added that the foundation’s focus is helping ensure vulnerable families and households are prepared, safe and connected to the resources they need to recover.
While Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s island-specific funding goes directly to the island county, its Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund provides a flexible resource that can accelerate response to the communities that need it most while catalyzing support and investing in long-term recovery and resilience statewide.
Individuals and organizations interested in learning more or contributing to the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund can visit the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Stronger Hawaiʻi web page.
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