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Need help or looking to support someone in need? Call 2-1-1 or search Hawaiʻi’s free, confidential resource database to access more than 4,000 community services statewide. Stewarded by Aloha United Way and supported locally by Maui United Way, 2-1-1 is available seven days a week from 7 am to 10 pm and connects individuals and families with essential resources and support. If you need assistance in Maui County, call Maui United Way at 808-244-8787 and our team will help connect you with available services in our community.

  • Call 2-1-1 (808-275-2000 or toll-free 1-877-275-6569)

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  • Email info211@auw.org (allow one business day)

  • Text HELP to 877-275-6569
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Maui Post Flood Community Resources

Resources are available for those impacted by the 2026 Maui floods. Following severe flooding that affected communities across Maui County, local organizations, government agencies, and community partners mobilized to provide emergency assistance, recovery support and essential services. This resource list has been compiled with support from Maui Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Maui Emergency Management Agency and others.

Meeting the Needs of Maui County

Data gathered through Hawaiʻi’s 2-1-1 information and referral service, stewarded by Aloha United Way, offers a powerful snapshot of the challenges facing our communities. By understanding the needs of those seeking help, we can better direct resources, strengthen partnerships, and develop innovative solutions that address our islands most pressing issues.

The lasting effects of the 2023 Maui wildfires and 2026 floods continue to impact the well-being and stability of local families. Disaster-related case management emerged as the most frequently reported unmet need, highlighting the ongoing demand for recovery support, resource navigation and long-term assistance as communities rebuild and heal.

Data gathered through Hawaiʻi’s 2-1-1 information and referral service, stewarded by Aloha United Way, offers a powerful snapshot of the challenges facing our communities. By understanding the needs of those seeking help, we can better direct resources, strengthen partnerships, and develop innovative solutions that address our islands most pressing issues.

The lasting effects of the 2023 Maui wildfires and 2026 floods continue to impact the well-being and stability of local families. Disaster-related case management emerged as the most frequently reported unmet need, highlighting the ongoing demand for recovery support, resource navigation and long-term assistance as communities rebuild and heal.

Chart: Most Frequently Reported Unmet Needs
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Housing Continues to Drive Need

Housing-related requests, including rent assistance, rental deposits, housing search support, and subsidized housing, represented a significant share of unmet needs. Financial assistance, utility support and food access needs also remained prevalent, highlighting ongoing household stability challenges.

Need is Concentrated in Key Communities

Chart: Communities with Highest Reported Unmet Needs

Lāhainā and Kīhei represent the highest volumes of reported unmet needs, areas where residents continue to seek assistance most frequently. These patterns suggest recovery challenges remain concentrated in communities most directly affected by the wildfire amidst ongoing housing pressures.

Demand for Recovery Support
Remains High

Unmet Needs Over Time

Disaster-related case management was the most frequently reported unmet need, demonstrating continued demand for recovery support services. Community needs remain dynamic and require sustained coordination among service providers.

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