A Message from EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum

Aloha East-West Center ʻohana,

Yesterday morning, we woke up to the heartbreaking news of the tragic situation with the wildfires on the island of Maui. If you have family and friends on Maui, please know that we send our deepest love and aloha to you and your loved ones.

With thousands of Maui residents displaced, our community has come together during this difficult time. The American Red Cross and various government agencies have been on the ground providing crucial support and resources to all those affected by this crisis.

For those who would like to donate to those affected by the wildfires on Maui, please visit:

• Volunteer Time or Donate Fund to Hawaii Red Cross:
  RedCross.org/local/hawaii/ways-to-donate
• Donate to Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong fund:
  HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org/maui-strong
• Donate to AUW's Maui fire relief fund:
  MauiUnitedWay.org/disasterrelief

Thank you for all that you do. Please take care and stay safe.

Mahalo nui,
Suzy