MAUI WILDFIRES - Donation Art
2 years ago
General
Hi All! If you don't know already, the Hawaiian Island of Maui is currently being devastated by wildfires.
"On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, a terrible combination of drought conditions and hurricane weather led to widespread wildfires across the Island of Maui. Families were forced to evacuate on short notice, many escaping with only the clothes on their backs. Information on injuries and fatalities is still coming in. Lahaina town is gone. Many other places on Maui were also affected. We continue to send pule (prayers) to this incredible community." - ʻĀina Momona (https://www.kaainamomona.org/)
Note, Lahaina is not just a tourist town. It is a historic town full of significant Hawaiian culture and was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Also, Hawaii has always struggled with affordable housing for native Hawaiians and locals, many of whom who are often forced to leave the islands due to the high cost of living. Many who are struggling to live in on the islands are now homeless due to the wildfires.
That being said, I'd like to help out however I can.
BUT if you donate:
Any help is appreciated, please share and spread the word.
The islands are my home. I'm devastated.
"On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, a terrible combination of drought conditions and hurricane weather led to widespread wildfires across the Island of Maui. Families were forced to evacuate on short notice, many escaping with only the clothes on their backs. Information on injuries and fatalities is still coming in. Lahaina town is gone. Many other places on Maui were also affected. We continue to send pule (prayers) to this incredible community." - ʻĀina Momona (https://www.kaainamomona.org/)
Note, Lahaina is not just a tourist town. It is a historic town full of significant Hawaiian culture and was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Also, Hawaii has always struggled with affordable housing for native Hawaiians and locals, many of whom who are often forced to leave the islands due to the high cost of living. Many who are struggling to live in on the islands are now homeless due to the wildfires.
That being said, I'd like to help out however I can.
For anyone who donates to the following fundraisers and shows me proof will get art from me!
‘Āina Momona - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kokuamaui
Hawaii Community Foundation - https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundati.....rg/maui-strong
Lahui Foundation - https://www.lahuifoundation.org/
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement - https://www.memberplanet.com/campai.....mbers/kakoomau
Any amount will get you a headshot sketch of your character.BUT if you donate:
$20 or more, you'll get a fully colored, shaded headshot (instead of a sketch)
$40+ or more, you'll get a full body flats of your character (instead of headshot)
$100+ I'll go all out with your character with a full detailed background (instead of headshot or full body)
This offer is valid through August 31, 2023Any help is appreciated, please share and spread the word.
The islands are my home. I'm devastated.
Foxridley
~foxridley
Still waiting to hear from my aunt. We think she's physically safe, but a local gallery where she hosted her photography is gone. That place meant a lot to her and she has already suffered quite a bit of loss these past few years.
anelalani
~anelalani
OP
Oh noo!! I really hope you do get in touch with her! There’s a spreadsheeet going around listing people with whom loved ones couldn’t get in contact with, if you haven’t tried there yet. The link is really long, so I can sent it to you in a note. Really hoping she’s okay! It breaks my heart seeing everything there just decimated.
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