Flooding across Hawaiʻi beginning in March 2026 has left families displaced, homes damaged, and communities facing urgent and immediate needs. For many, the path to recovery begins now, and it cannot wait.

At the Hawaiian Council, we believe that in moments like this, we show up for one another.

Through Kākoʻo Maui, we witnessed the strength of our lāhui - coming together to provide critical financial assistance, housing support, and pathways to recovery for families impacted by the Maui wildfires. That same commitment drives us today.

Our hearts are with every family impacted. We are here to kākoʻo. Help is on the way.

Kāko‘o Mai

We are launching Kākoʻo Mai, a coordinated effort to deliver immediate relief and ongoing support to those affected by this disaster.

Kākoʻo Mai is a donation campaign to aid communities and individuals impacted by the floods and weather events beginning in March 2026. Funding will support evolving needs, including providing housing stability services, financial assistance, and other services to support impacted communities.

Every dollar you give becomes two.

Every donation will be matched by the Hawaiian Council and our corporate partners, up to $500,000, doubling the impact of your support for families in need. A heartfelt mahalo to Ko Olina ($10,000), Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines ($25,000), Motive8 Foundation ($50,000), Hawai‘i Staffing and Services ($15,000), Kaiser Permanente ($100,000), First Hawaiian Bank ($25,000) , Metallica Foundation ($50,000), Bank of Hawai‘i ($25,000), Sage Creamery ($6,500), and AES ($3,000) for helping us expand this effort.

Your donation is tax-deductible, and every dollar goes toward supporting individuals and families in need. A portion of contributions supports the administrative and operational capacity required to deliver this work effectively and at scale.

Stay Connected

To follow our impact, join us on Instagram:

📱 @hawaiiancouncil

To give or learn more, visit:

🌐 www.hawaiiancouncil.org

📧 hwf@hawaiiancouncil.org

To donate by check, please make it payable to:

Hawaiian Council

Write “Kākoʻo Mai” in the memo line

Mail to:

91-1270 Kinoiki Street, Bldg 1

Kapolei, HI 96707

Photography: Mengshin Lin/AP/2026

Kāko‘o Mai: Emergency Relief for Flooding

We're matching every dollar up to $500,000.