Maui Relief

“Robert van Tassell, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii, told CNA that the effect of the disastrous fire on the Hawaiian community has been “very dramatic.” “Right now we’re establishing shelters and food relief and those kinds of things,” Van Tassell said.

He emphasized the need for cash donations and referred to the donation form for Maui relief at the Catholic Charities website.

“We’re going to have to rebuild and we expect over 1,200 families right now are without homes,” he said.”

If you would like to assist in relief efforts go to Catholic Charities Hawai’i available on the diocesan website.