The week of Aug. 6, 2023, a series of wildfires, driven by Hurricane Dora’s winds, swept across Maui and the Big Island, bringing widespread devastation, especially in the town of Lahaina on Maui.

The Lahaina Fire was the worst natural hazard disaster in Hawaii’s history and one of the top five deadliest wildfires in the U.S. in recorded history, with 100 people confirmed dead. As damage assessments continue, it is clear that recovery from these catastrophic wildfires will take years.

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Fund supports equitable recovery for wildfire-affected families and communities who face unique challenges in the aftermath of disasters that can prolong recovery.

Photo credit: Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP - The hall of Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street