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1 | Hawai'i Storm & Hurricane Financial Support | |||
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5 | This is a grassroots, volunteer run effort by Hawaiʻi Mutual Aid Nework, home of Help Maui Rise and Storm Kokua. This list contains community vetted individuals, businesses, farms & 'ohana Verification Criteria: Applicants must be Hawaiʻi residents who were severeley impacted by recent hurricanes in Hawai'i. For more frequent information & updates, please visit instagram.com/hawaiimutualaid **Last updated: 10/13/2026 9:21PM** | |||
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7 | Overflow Church Kohala | Zeffy | Overflow Church Kohala Hurricane Lala Recovery Hurricane Lala caused devastating damage to the church parsonage and storage garage. Portions of the house roof and garage roof were torn off during the hurricane. The torrential rains that followed caused portions of the ceiling to collapse in the bedroom and significant leaks in the bathroom and another bedroom. This caused flooding and damage to the electrical wiring in the ceilings and walls. Pastors Jared and Tiana Miyamoto and their children had to leave the home. Unfortunately, the property insurance did not include hurricane coverage, so we are raising funds for the repairs. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Hawi |
8 | Sierra Kama & Troy Aukai Sr. | GoFundMe | Aloha I'm Sierra Kama and My Other Half Is Troy K Aukai Sr. We are very much in need of any Kind of help you all can help our family fundraise your help would be greatly be appreciated. Additionally, the funds raised are for urgent, immediate needs For Our Family “The storm damaged our roof, Leaked into our home & destroyed our Clothings and all of food that we had stocked up and flooded our home. These funds will be used for urgent needs to help our ʻohana stay safe and together.” #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Ocean View |
9 | Ka'u Welnnes | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lala and the immense flooding that followed have completely destroyed Kaʻū Wellness, the medical clinic operated by our dear friend Dr. Doede. She is a local physician who, along with her support staff of additional providers (a second full-time physician, part-time nurse practitioner, physical therapist, medical massage therapist, behavioral therapist) and medical/office personnel, provides family medicine and pediatric care to families in Naʻālehu and throughout the Kaʻū community and beyond. For Dr. Doede, Kaʻū Wellness has always been about more than just a medical practice. It is a way for her to serve her community and care for people when they need it most. Her practice focuses on family medicine and whole-person care, supporting the health and well-being of the entire family. In addition, she also provides care to uninsured patients and offers a sliding-scale payment option, making it possible for the people of our rural low-income community to receive care regardless of their ability to afford the actual cost. Now, after the hurricane, Dr. Doede is faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her practice from the ground up. In an already-challenging financial environment, the clinic has been completely wiped out. This includes the building, all medical and office equipment, as well as the supplies and materials required to care for her patients. Then there are the daily operating expenses to be considered, like rent, insurance, staffing, utilities, etc. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
10 | Louis-Correa 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My name is Stephanie Correa, the daughter of the late Ralph B. Louis and his surviving wife Eleanora J Louis. During the evening when Hurricane Lala struck our community, my family and I never expected to experience the feeling of despair, fear, hopelessness and helplessness that came with the extreme flooding and destroying everything in its path. All I could think about was how could I get my disabled mother and grand children to safety but reality was we were trapped surrounded by floodwaters all around my home, the only thing we could do was try to stop the water from entering my home and pray. With the endless efforts of my husband, son and myself we fought to save the legacy my mother and Father worked all their lives for…our home. We did suffer interior and exterior damages. Being denied by insurance we are trying to repair, rebuild, and recover. everyone within my community has suffered extreme trauma and losses but here is just my story and we do need help with repairing damaged drywall, mold and mildew damage, flooring, retaining walls, and roofing repair. If you’re led to assist us we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. from the Ohana of Ralph and Eleanor Louis, WE THANK YOU #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Pahala |
11 | Kajiwara 'Ohana | GoFundMe | The Kajiwara Ohana, a local retired couple in Kekaha, is working hard to recover from significant property damage that was not covered by insurance. The unexpected costs have placed a heavy financial burden on them as they try to repair their home, care for their property, and replace important belongings. Their most urgent needs include damage to the roof, where shingles were lost, as well as water damage to the porch and staircase. Their solar system also needs repair, adding to the growing list of expenses they are now facing. Beyond the home itself, the damage has affected many parts of daily life. Household food supplies were lost, a storage shed was dismantled and its contents damaged, and important cooking equipment and supplies used for their home-based pastele-making business were impacted. Banana trees used for another home-based business were also damaged, along with security cameras, two vehicles, and animal shelters for their horse, chickens, and goats. Support from this fundraiser will help the Kajiwara Ohana with roofing and solar repairs, replacing damaged belongings and business equipment, rebuilding animal shelters, and covering cleanup and general property repairs. For anyone who would like to kōkua, any contribution would be deeply appreciated, and sharing this fundraiser would also mean so much. Mahalo for showing aloha to the Kajiwara Ohana as they work through these repairs and do their best to get things back in order. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kekaha |
12 | Heidi Lawton | GoFundMe | For more than 30 years, my mother-in-law Heidi has been lucky enough to call Kīlauea, Kauaʻi home. Over those three decades, she has poured an extraordinary amount of love and work into this land she has stewarded. She built the dwellings, planted the trees and gardens, and slowly created the place that our own family is fortunate to live on today. Last night, Hurricane Lowell changed that landscape in a matter of hours. Powerful winds brought down trees and nearby power lines and caused extensive damage throughout the property, destroying and damaging multiple structures and leaving an enormous amount of debris behind Areas that Heidi spent decades building and nurturing have been badly affected, and the scale of the cleanup ahead of us is overwhelming. For Heidi, this isn't simply damage to a property. This is more than 30 years of her life—something she built with her own hands, tree by tree and piece by piece. Since the storm passed, we have been outside clearing fallen trees, branches and debris. As we continue clearing, we are discovering more damage underneath. What we can already see will take weeks, and likely months, to repair. Unfortunately, she does not have the financial means to take on repairs of this magnitude alone. Our family is doing what we can to help, but we know the costs of tree removal, cleanup, materials, repairs and rebuilding will quickly reach into the thousands. That's why we're asking for help. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
13 | Carroll-Kikala 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My Name is Billie Ann Carroll-Kikala and my home has been affected by hurricane Lowell. The winds were strong enough to damage a portion of my roof wood, removing about half of the roofing materials (waterproofing). This causes rain to come into the house. The rain has caused floor damage and mold. The damage also exposed electrical wiring, in which I’ve decided to shut off my electricity to the house. With no electricity, I have no refrigeration for food so I’ve been using coolers for my food storage. Please donate if possible, no amount is too little, thank you! #Lowell | Oʻahu, Waimanalo |
14 | Hua Hilu Farm | GoFundMe | Aloha. We’re hoping we can get some help rebuilding our farm that was heavily damaged by hurricane Lowell. Our brand new greenhouse that have spend hundreds of hours on build was wadded up in a ball and chucked across our farm. Our new coop and our 1 year old coop for our chickens were heavily damaged along with our electric fencing, bird proof cover and net support structures. Our chick brooding tent was completely shredded and our quail coop landed on the frame. Tent is a total lost, quail coop is a total loser. We lost about a dozen chickens and 23 quail. We lost two hives of bees/honey and are hopeful the third will recover. Our bee shed and solar/pump system are destroyed. We are devastated. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
15 | Cummings 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our primary residence in Kalāheo was damaged by recent back-to-back storms, and now our ‘Ohana needs urgent help to make our home safe and livable again. Rainwater caved in our roof, shattered the support pillars at our main entryway, and left our internal framing heavily rotted and exposed to the elements. The water damage has also compromised our electrical wiring, creating an immediate short-circuit fire hazard inside our home. On top of the structural damage, the constant moisture caused a rapid mold bloom. This became a serious medical issue when our 9-year-old son began having breathing difficulties from the mold exposure. For our family of 9, plus our 1-year-old mo'opuna, this has turned everyday life upside down. Right now, our family is completely grounded until we can complete the necessary repairs to make our home breathable and livable again. #Lowell #Lala | Kauaʻi, Kalaheo |
16 | Cami Barnard | GoFundMe | Storm Lala flooded the area where I was living and took out the bridge access to the property. The bridge is still under construction, and from what I have been told, it is unsafe. Since losing access, I have been displaced and trying to figure out where I can safely stay while also recovering from major surgery. I am in week 4 of recovery from an emergency hysterectomy that was done to remove cancer. I was recently put up in a hotel until the 15th, but after that my options have been incredibly hard: moving into a mold-infested hale in the jungle, going back to sleeping in my truck, or trying to get into transitional housing if they have room. Because of Lahaina, those spaces have been full and not accepting new people. Day to day, I am struggling to get through recovery without a stable place to rest. I have been couch surfing and sleeping in my truck while trying to heal, look for a better place to live, and manage the stress of everything happening at once. The funds from this fundraiser will help me with truck repairs, finding safer housing, and covering the rent I already paid for August. I paid my rent on August 10, and I have not had access to the property since August 15. Support would help me get through this immediate crisis with more safety and stability while I recover. If you are able to donate or share this fundraiser, it would mean so much to me. Any help will go toward getting me out of an unsafe situation and into a safer place to heal. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua |
17 | Labanon ohana | GoFundMe | I am a single mom of 5 on the island of Kaua'i. Recently I was advised that our rental is being sold and was asked to vacate by Sept 25th. I have been trying to find a place for my ohana but it has been difficult. Not long after I was told about the rental the island of Kaua'i was impacted by Hurricane Lowell. With many people being out of homes it has become even more difficult to find a rental. I have applied at every rental and apartments as I could but many have a 1 year wait list. And those that are available immediately are all way above what we are able to afford Thankfully our hale was not severely damaged but unfortunately my vehicle has sustained some type of damage Due to being on a single income it has been a really difficult last few months and even worse last few weeks with the hurricane changing the timeline and circumstances tremendously My ohana and I are in need of any assistance we can get. But especially housing and vehicle repairs. I know this is a VERY difficult time for everyone especially those of us on Kaua'i so I am not expecting to get a lot since everyone is struggling and resources are limited. Anyone who knows me personally knows I am NOT one to ask for kokua. I have always been the strong mama who takes care of not just my own keiki and loved ones but everyone else. I have been trying to manage but have reached a point where I just can't do it on my own financially. And with the housing situation now I just wanna give up Like I said, I am not expecting a lot of help financially. My main concern is finding a place for me and my keiki and repairing the vehicles since they are our only means of transportation. So if you have somewhere or can refer me that would be such a huge kokua Unfortunately I do not receive rental assistance, financial assistance or even child support so any kokua would be HIGHLY appreciated. Even just sharing and praying would be more than enough right now Me ke aloha pumehana #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Koloa |
18 | Kaua'i Menehune Kitchen | GoFundMe | A couple of days after Hurricane Lowell, our family was incredibly fortunate to find that both our home and our shop had sustained minimal damage. Our power and water were back on within 24 hours. But so many in our community weren’t as lucky—some of our closest friends and neighbors lost everything. We knew we had to help the best way we know how: by making food. Since getting back into the kitchen, we haven’t stopped. This has never been about making a profit; it’s about making a difference. We’ve partnered with local relief organizations to get hot meals directly to the hardest-hit areas, especially to our elderly neighbors who can’t safely leave their homes. It has been the most rewarding and exhausting experience of our lives. We refuse to take a single dime from those who are already struggling. However, the reality is that the bills don't stop. If you'd like to help us keep our kitchen running and keep these vital meals going out to our community, please consider supporting our recovery kitchen. Most of the proceeds will be going to providing meals to those in need but portions will be going to bills that still need to be covered during this crisis. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanapepe |
19 | Aloha Ola Farms | GoFundMe | Hi there, my name is Andy Peary. I live on Aloha Ola Farms run by Brianna & Corey Ansley in Kilauea, Kauai. We recently got hit by Hurricane Lowell, and there was a good amount of damage to the farm, trees blown over, fruit trees and crops lost, walls fallen over and structures damaged, including the roof to their dwelling. The farm stand business had to close down for 2 weeks while they waited for power to be restored and now small businesses are suffering all over the island because tourism has stalled. The greenhouse is completely destroyed and will need to be replaced, including all of the irrigation inside. There are a ton of tools that need to be replaced and/or fixed as well. Your financial contributions will go toward funding a new greenhouse construction, new tools and whatever else the family may need as well as helping fund the lstructural infrastructure to help the farm get back to normal. Anything helps and will go toward a beautiful and loving family that could certainly use some help getting their farm and life back to normal. Thank you in advance for any contribution you make. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
20 | Hermosura-Werkmeister 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Ka’imi, Anais and their two babies, Kekela (2.5 years) and Hina’i (9 months), have been recently affected by hurricane Lowell that passed through their island home of Kaua’i on September 7th and 8th. They have since been without power, water is restored but under a boil advisory and live in an area where their only source of cell service is through their WiFi, which is also not functional. They currently rely on daily ice runs, a community hub for donations and a ten min car ride to get into cell reception for making important phone calls and connections. Power and internet service is not excepted to be restored until the first week of October…. Leaving the house is not at all easy, as they live on a steep, narrow mountain road that is still covered in down power lines, broken power poles, down trees in precarious places, piles of debris and landslides all making passing lanes dangerous and challenging. Now adding in the restoration efforts, they have long waiting periods behind heavy machinery, as crews come in to fix water pipes, clear dangerous fallen trees and put in new infrastructure. Their home endured repairable damage; however, lots of water got in from the blowing winds and leaks in the roof, creating issues of mold and water logged household items that are no longer usable. Ka’imi’s truck was hit with fallen power lines and debris and now no longer runs. Their small farm, where they run a local non- profit supporting native Hawaiian traditions and grow tropical fruit trees with native plants, also sustained damages. The farm hale (house) lost half the roof and the carport storage areas were complete torn apart. Many of the up-coming crops were damaged and fallen trees and must be cleared until any farm work can be resumed. On top of all of this, their main source of income relies heavily on a tourism industry that is not expected to bounce back until January / February. Ka’imi is a Native Hawaiian musician playing for luaus and hotels, while making traditional shell jewelry to sell at the local farmers markets, in addition to being a well known fisherman providing locally caught fish to the community. Unfortunately, all of his recently caught fish stored in their deep freeze had gone bad with the pro longer power outage. Anais creates shell and gemstone jewelry to sell at the markets, as well as, taking care of their two young children full time. They both heavily rely on the holiday months for increased income that helps carry them over the slower months throughout the year, which now remain questionable. We are raising funds to help them with upcoming bills, a down payment for a truck and making repairs to their farm and home. All love and prayers are greatly appreciated. Many were affected by the hurricane and they are fortunate to have a home still standing with an amazing community for strength and support. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
21 | Scott Gahres | GoFundMe | My name is Scott. I am 62. I live in Orchidland Estate in Puna on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. I am raising this money for my own recovery after Hurricane Lala and after my work truck and tools were stolen. I am not raising money for anyone else. Hurricane Lala did a lot of damage at my place. I am still trying to get back on my feet. After the storm my gold Ford Ranger, plate HLU 892, was stolen with my work tools inside. I reported it to Hawaiʻi Police Department. Report number 26-071981. The truck has since been recovered. Zero tools were returned with it. I have insurance through USAA. That claim is open. They only cover $250 of personal items inside the vehicle. I was not able to work while the truck and tools were gone. I am still not able to work the same way because none of the tools came back. Because of that I am using part of these funds to pay my rent. This campaign covers rent I could not earn, and work equipment insurance will not cover. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Puna |
22 | Happy 'Ohana | GoFundMe | I'm raising funds for my friend Nykol and her 20-month-old after Hurricane Lowell caused major damage to their kitchen and left it completely destroyed. We're raising funds to help with the cost of repairing and replacing what was damaged so they can get their kitchen back up and running. Any amount helps, and sharing the fundraiser is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting Nykol and her little one. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
23 | Dempsey 'Ohana | GoFundMe | If you know my mom, Tammy, you know she is kind, funny, and someone who loves people and animals. After more than 40 years as a nurse, caring for patients while raising me and my brother, she was finally enjoying retirement when Hurricane Lala damaged her home in Hawaii. She lost most of her belongings and is currently displaced. We are extremely grateful that she, my brother, and her cat are safe and our thoughts are with those that Hurricane Lala has also affected. Funds raised will go toward replacing damaged belongings, helping with cleanup and home repair costs, as well as the costs associated with being displaced while she works to get back home. My mom has spent her entire life caring for others. Now we’re hoping to help care for her as she rebuilds. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean so much and help her begin putting her life back together. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also mean so much to our family. Thank you for your kindness and support for my mom. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
24 | Kua'ana 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Keaka is raising funds for their baby sister in Kauai, Hawai'i, after the major storm that recently hit the island turned daily life upside down. Since the storm, the home has lost power, and the situation has become even more serious because the house is now unstable. On top of that, they are facing the possibility of losing their housing. Right now, they are relying on a generator just to keep the refrigerator running while they try to make it through each day and figure out what comes next. This fundraiser is to help Keaka's sister get through this immediate housing crisis and find a more stable living situation as soon as possible. After everything this storm has caused, having safe and dependable housing would mean relief, security, and a chance to start rebuilding. Any support helps. Whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser with others, every act of kindness would mean so much to Keaka's sister during this difficult time. Thank you for keeping them in your thoughts and for helping them move toward safety and stability. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
25 | Fish 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha, my family and I have been affected by Hurricane Lowell here on Kauai. When the hurricane hit, it flooded our yard, damaging our vehicle, porch, entrance to our home, roof, boat, chicken coop, trampoline, and so much more. I work at the Dolphin restaurant in Hanalei, and the roof of the restaurant was taken off during the storm, putting me out of work for an unknown amount of time. I’m creating this for anyone who can help support us during this difficult time. The money raised will help us with immediate and essential need. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
26 | Burke ʻOhana | GoFundMe | Our family is currently facing severe housing and financial instability due to a combination of physical disability, income unpredictability, and home storm damage. My partner, formerly our main provider, developed severe arthritis and gout that permanently prevents him from performing manual labor. His current on-call employment leaves our income volatile, while caring for our young children limits our local options. To make matters more urgent, recent severe storms have damaged the roof of our multi-generational home, resulting in active interior leaks that threaten structural integrity. We are doing everything within our power to sustain our household, but we urgently require financial assistance or home repair support to ensure our home remains safe and secure for our children. #Lala | Oʻahu, Hauʻula |
27 | Erodes 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our family of five (with a sixth on the way) needs help protecting our home after Hurricane Lowell tore away the beach that was once between us and the ocean. Since the storm hit, waves have reached our house every single day pulling more rock and land out from under us. We live right on top of what's eroding, and we hear the waves crashing beneath us day and night. We're raising funds for gabion baskets (wire mesh cages filled with rock) and grout bags. These are proven, durable solutions that will help stabilize the shoreline, hold the remaining land in place, and protect our home and even our community behind us from further damage as more storms come. Every dollar gets us closer to keeping our family safe and our home standing. If you can't give, sharing this page means just as much. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo for reading this, for caring, for anything you can offer. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
28 | Auntie Lahela Chandler Correa | GoFundMe | Aloha! I am Shari (Sharon) Olson, a longtime Kauai resident/friend of Auntie Lahela Chandler Correa in Wainiha, Kauai. Hurricane Lowell caused the Wainiha River to overflow and rise above Auntie's cottage, which is a few feet above the ground. Her cottage was flooded, and she needs new flooring. Her old flooring was removed to prevent mold. Two weeks after the flood, I asked Auntie what she needs. She didn't say new blankets, a mattress, rugs, personal items, or household goods! Auntie did not ask for anything for herself! I am starting this fund to help Auntie get the commercial wheelbarrow she said she needs, along with repairs. Auntie lives at the taro farm, which was flooded and is now covered in silt. The crops need to be rescued, and we need to get the irrigation restored. And Auntie Lahela still needs her flooring and household items repaired/replaced. Auntie Lahela is the co-author of a book that teaches the keiki about the Aloha Spirit. There is no better expert on what the Aloha Spirit is! Auntie Lahela shines with aloha, as does the rest of her large family, including a new 7-month-old grandbaby who also lives at the farm. We, the volunteers, helped get materials and build her outdoor shower. Auntie does not have indoor plumbing, and together I hope we can get Auntie the repairs she needs! Please give and share. Even $1 helps the beautiful people of Kauai! Mahalo #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
29 | Matsuda 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha, my name is Meghann Kealoha Matsuda. I am a lifelong Kauaʻi local and the owner of Pineapple Kayaks Kauai and Da Vibes Entertainment and new founder and executive director for Kamalama Foundation. Community has always come first for me. Through my businesses and personal efforts, I have tried to give back by donating to nonprofit organizations and working alongside aligned nonprofits, local businesses, and community members whenever I can. Following Hurricane Lowell and the shutdown and slowdown of tourism on Kauaʻi, my income has been severely affected. Tourism and local events are how I make my living, and without visitors and normal business activity, I am unable to earn the income I rely on for my essential personal and business expenses. One thing I am really big on is redefining tourism. I believe that everything we do should perpetuate culture and lead people to non-profits to really be a part of our lifestyle and culture to understand the depths of our culture. People believe we should not thrive on tourism, Tourism is a part of our life. That is like asking everyone to not travel. When you go to Japan, New Zealand, Tahiti they all have tourism, however, they focus on cultural t I am asking for help with one month of support—October [2026]—while I navigate this loss of income and work to stabilize my situation. #Lowell #T2 | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
30 | Jerome Kali'iwai | GoFundMe | This is for Jerome Kali'iwai. During hurricane Lala, we didn't get a lot of damage. But when the winds were the heaviest, a few ohi'a trees started to fall. One tree fell on the garage where my car was parked underneath. It shattered the back window, smashed my car, and now it is totaled. It was my only form of transportation to work to try to fix the damages. Anything helps! Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Kaleo2sweet #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua Kona |
31 | Kail'iwai 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My name is Bulla Kailiwai. I own my home in Kailua-Kona. During Hurricane Lala, I was off-island when the storm hit. I was notified by my grandkids and son-in-law when an ohi'a tree fell on my garage. Within 20 minutes, the entire garage collapsed down. It damaged two vehicles that were underneath. It lifted up my main roof when the garage collapsed. Because of that, the inside of my home was leaking every time it rained. Funds will be used to repair the garage and belongings that were underneath, as well as the roofing repair. Mahalo for your donation! Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Bullak #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua Kona |
32 | Flux Ceramics Kaua’i | GoFundMe | I’m a big sister here in Texas trying to help out my brother who lives in Kaua’i. My brother lost a lot of his personal belongings and his entire pottery business when his house was flooded during Hurricane Lowell this past week in Waimea, Kaua’i. His house remains, but none of his business. Please help him to rebuild and restore his pottery business, Flux Ceramics Kaua’i. I know he’d love any help you can provide to replace the kiln, pottery wheel, clay, ceramic, and glazing powders that he does all by hand. Help him get back to being the amazing artist that he is. God gave him a gift, and I know He is not finished with him sharing his gift and his love with helping others. Prayers needed for so many on Kaua’i, so please considering helping out my brother’s small business. One business among many that needs help in rebuilding the island. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Waimea |
33 | Pacheco 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lowell went through our island and destroyed 30 years of hard work on our farm. The 90-mile-per-hour wind collapsed my 30’ x 90’ greenhouse with orchid and anthurium plants. It also destroyed the shelter for our equipment. Several fruit trees and tropical plants have been lost, as well as other landscape plants. My business services many customers who provide vacation rentals with orchids, and I have provided interior floral design services for hotels and private homes. I have opened up my greenhouse every Saturday for 30 years to provide plants and flowers to our local community. With the amount of damage to my farm, it will take a while to recover. These funds will help clear the debris, rebuild the greenhouse, and replace plant material. As a kupuna, this business has been an important source of income for my husband, Gary, and me. Mahalo for your kokua. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
34 | Awadallah 'Ohana | GoFundMe | We are Reda and Stuart, the owners and artists of Kauai Pottery and Handmade Arts, a mom and pop business. We have been making pottery and island style jewelry on the island of Kauai for 8+ years. We also spotlight the art of other Kauai artists in our shop. Unfortunately, Hurricane Lowell decimated our small island and a large part of our pottery kiln we use to fire our ceramics in along with it. As we started cleaning up to start working again after the outage we discovered the damage. We also have seen an 80% drop in income from our shop, which is our only source of income, due to visitor arrivals basically grinding to a stop. This pause in visitors is expected to last 2-3 months at least. We will use these funds for... -our immediate and urgent needs to keep our ohana safe and housed -replacing the kiln and for shipping to the island -replacing kiln furniture (the shelves and posts that go inside the kiln) -electrical work for the kiln -clay and glazes -monthly business expenses to keep the shop open until the island has recovered. We are grateful for any and all donations. It does feel uncomfortable to be in this position but Life happens and we never expected all the damage the hurricane caused. If you are unable to donate then please share this as another way of supporting our shop. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
35 | Laughlin 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our family of five (with a sixth on the way) needs help protecting our home after Hurricane Lowell tore away the beach that was once between us and the ocean. Since the storm hit, waves have reached our house every single day pulling more rock and land out from under us. We live right on top of what's eroding, and we hear the waves crashing beneath us day and night. We're raising funds for gabion baskets (wire mesh cages filled with rock) and grout bags. These are proven, durable solutions that will help stabilize the shoreline, hold the remaining land in place, and protect our home and even our community behind us from further damage as more storms come. Every dollar gets us closer to keeping our family safe and our home standing. If you can't give, sharing this page means just as much. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo for reading this, for caring, for anything you can offer. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
36 | Tapuarii Laughlin | GoFundMe | Aloha my name is tapuarii Laughlin and i am raising funds to help my grandmother with the recent lost of her husband, to help pay with the cremation and to assist her with her damaged roof of her house after hurricane lowell and also to just help her with her day to day mahalo mahalo mahalo #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
37 | Seabury 'Ohana | GoFundMe | A hurricane turned our lives upside down, and I’m asking for help as my household tries to recover. Since the storm, I am out of work, and family members in my home are out of work too. We still have no power, no WiFi, and no cell service, and day-to-day life has been hard while we try to get through each day and piece together income. I’m doing everything I can to make hours at part-time jobs, but it has been difficult to keep up while dealing with the damage the hurricane caused. Being without power and reliable service has made everyday life even harder for all of us, and my daughter cannot do her schoolwork because she is homeschooled online and we have no power, WiFi, or cell service. The funds from this fundraiser will help fix hurricane damage and help take care of me, my family, and our dogs while we work through this situation. Any donation or share would mean a lot to us and would help us get through this very difficult time. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Waimea |
38 | Chandler-Balmores 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha everyone, I am creating this GoFundMe on behalf of a family very dear to me and to our North Shore community—Mahealani (Honey Girl) Chandler, her partner Abe Balmores, and their sweet one-and-a-half-year-old baby girl. Hurricane Lowell devastated their home in Wainiha Valley. Their home is no longer livable. There is a large hole in the roof, and everything that remained inside during the hurricane has been severely damaged by rain, moisture, and mold. They have lost so much of what they owned, and right now, this young family is houseless. But what many people may not realize is that while Honey and Abe have suffered a tremendous loss of their own, they have spent the past two weeks helping everyone else. From the moment the hurricane passed, they have been boots on the ground alongside Honey’s mom, Megan Wong, and the rest of the community recovery effort. They have not taken a single day off. Abe has put his years of chainsaw experience to work clearing fallen trees, opening access, cutting green waste, and helping families reclaim their yards and homes. He has also taken the lead with volunteers doing yard and green-waste cleanup throughout the community. Honey has been going door to door conducting assessments and identifying families, kūpuna, and individuals who need help. She helps coordinate volunteers and leads them to homes that need cleanup both inside and outside. Many days she does all of this with her baby right alongside her when her aunty isn’t available to watch her. Their days can easily stretch to 14 hours. Before volunteers arrive, Honey and Abe are preparing tools, gloves, drinks, and whatever supplies are needed for the day. At the end of a long day, when most people would be ready to stop, they are servicing tools and preparing everything to do it all again the next morning. Often, there is still a food or supply delivery to make to a kūpuna or someone who cannot get out to receive assistance. Meanwhile, they have barely touched their own home. They have been cleaning everyone else’s homes while their own belongings remain damaged inside. With nowhere yet to properly dispose of the amount of large debris and household waste, they have chosen not to drag everything outside only to leave it piled in the yard or along the road. Instead, they keep showing up for everyone else. That tells you exactly who Honey and Abe are. They are the givers. They are the people who see someone in need and immediately ask, “How can we help?” The list of things these two accomplish during their long days is something that can only come from the heart. And because they have been volunteering so extensively in the recovery effort, they have also been unable to return to their normal work and income. What many people helping alongside them may not even know is that they are hurricane victims too. They lost their home. They lost belongings. They are displaced with a young baby. Honey and Abe do not know that this GoFundMe is being started for them. If you asked them, they would probably tell you there are other families who need the help more. That is exactly why I feel we need to do this. I don’t want the people working the hardest to care for everyone else to be forgotten. It is time for us to take care of them, too. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
39 | Kiyak-Boughton 'Ohana | GoFundMe | I live in Haena with my husband who is kapuna and lost my self employment income as a personal guide and travel advisor, as all my clients needed to cancel after the hurricane. We also had damage to our home, and lost all our perishable food, greenhouse and likely our washer and dryer, which can't be tested until our electricity is restored, which it still has not happened. We could really use some rental assistance to get us through this tough time during which I'm also recovering from several emergency kidney surgeries. Mahalo #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Haena |
40 | Kaua'i Kō | GoFundMe | For the past four years, I’ve been building Kaua'i Kō, growing heirloom sugarcane in Moloaa on Kaua'i’s north shore and pressing it into fresh cane juice for farmers markets and clients around the island. In one night Hurricane Lowell destroyed over 1000 ft of mature sugarcane rows ment to supply my markets and clients for the next 6 months. Cane doesn’t recover from that kind of damage. Those rows have to be cleared by hand, the field has to be prepped again, and the crop has to be replanted. Because my youngest rows were largely undamaged, I’m facing about a six-month gap instead of nine to ten months, but that still means months without the harvest and sales I depend on. Donations will help cover:Clearing the downed cane by hand Prepping the field and replanting Hiring help for work I can’t do alone My farm lease, bills, and basic needs until the next crop comes in I’ve already filed a crop loss claim with the USDA and I’m pursuing every state and county program I can find. This fundraiser is for the part those programs won’t cover. Four years in, I don’t have a reserve to fall back on, and I’m asking for help because the alternative is losing the ground I’ve worked so hard to build. If you’re able to give, thank you. If not, sharing this fundraiser would also mean a lot. Mahalo for helping me replant Kaua'i Kō and make it through this gap. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Moloa'a |
41 | Manini 'Ohana | GoFundMe | I am raising funds to help my Ohana recover from Hurricane Lowell, which hit parts of Kauai island in the Hawaiian archipelago pretty badly on September 7 and 8, 2026. Our Ohana has a homestead in the western part of the island, Puu Opae area, pastoral lots. My brother resides on and works this land. We are a small, family operation that uses our beef for family consumption and donations to a couple of charitable organizations. We have not sold beef commercially. In addition to road and water access being cut off, we have damages to our internal pipes and tanks that bring water to our cattle. We have lots of fencing damage from large trees falling on them. High winds from Lowell, as well as tornado activity, took out fruit trees as well as our tree line. The tree line protected most of our structures. Here is a recent new story about our situation, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/16/crews-kauai-clear-road-isolated-hawaiian-homelands-resident-after-hurricane-lowell Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Waimea |
42 | Kailiawa 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lala damaged my roof by tearing off a portion of it, and I’m asking for help as I try to recover from the damage. Right now, my roof is not safe. The storm also caused a power outage that broke my refrigerator, so it now needs to be replaced. Without a working refrigerator and freezer, even basic daily needs have become harder. I need refrigeration and freezer space for food, and in the meantime I have been storing food in coolers and constantly replenishing ice just to get by. Funds from this fundraiser will help pay for roof repairs and a replacement refrigerator. Any support, no matter the amount, would help ease the burden and make daily life more manageable while I work through this. If you’re able to give or share this fundraiser, I would be truly grateful. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Pahala |
43 | Naruse 'Ohana | GoFundMe | On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Hurricane Lala caused devastating damage to our home. A large koa tree was uprooted outside our fence and fell onto the house, cracking the walls, breaking our roof, and leaving it no longer habitable. My husband and I are an elderly couple, and we are now trying to find a safe place to stay while also caring for our four dogs. Everything has felt chaotic since we lost our home. I have been unable to return to work, and my husband, who is in his late 70s, is also battling health issues. We are doing our best to hold on and trust God for a miracle, but right now we urgently need a safe and stable place to live. The immediate costs are more than we can manage on our own. A 10-day stay at a nearby hotel will cost over $5,000, and we are also trying to secure a new rental home as quickly as possible. Donations will help us cover temporary lodging and give us a chance to move into a safe place where we can begin to rebuild some normalcy. If you are able to help, any donation would mean so much to us. If you cannot give, sharing this fundraiser would also be a blessing. Thank you for supporting my family during this very difficult time. #Lala | O'ahu, Waianae |
44 | Makoa Chandler 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our home and our community on the North Shore of Kauaʻi were hit incredibly hard by Hurricane Lowell. We are incredibly grateful that our loved ones are safe, but a lot of us are facing a long road to recovery. Everyone lost work and their wages. Many homes are without electricity or hot water, with damaged windows and roofs, destroyed appliances, and properties covered in fallen trees, mud, and debris. Some families in Wainiha are living in flooded, mold-filled homes and dealing with septic waste, while facing damage they simply don’t have the equipment or financial means to clean up themselves. People are doing everything they can with whatever resources they have, but there is still an overwhelming amount of work ahead. With the possibility of another storm and landslides, getting these areas cleared is becoming even more urgent. Our biggest priority right now is helping our community. The people of this valley have been the ones showing up for each other. While organizations have begun bringing in food, water, cleaning supplies, and other basic necessities, the larger structural and heavy-equipment needs are still largely falling on the community itself with very little to no government help. Our community is doing what we can with our own vehicles, tools, time, and resources because there simply isn’t aid available to us to handle the large scale of destruction. We are raising funds to purchase an excavator that can permanently remain here in the valley for essential community use. Having this equipment locally would allow us to respond to the current devastation and help families who cannot afford the heavy equipment needed to safely clear their properties. An excavator can cost $70,000–$80,000 or more. Our goal is to raise enough for a substantial down payment, fuel, and the initial costs of getting the machine here and operational. We don’t usually ask for help, but this is bigger than us. If you’re able to donate, every dollar will help us get one step closer to making this possible. No amount is too small to help ❤️If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser means just as much. #Lowell Mahalo nui loa to everyone who has shown up for Kauaʻi. We love you all so much, and we’re grateful for every person helping our community get through this. We are stronger together. | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
45 | Lum 'Ohana | GoFundMe | A couple of days after Hurricane Lowell, our family was incredibly fortunate to find that both our home and our shop had sustained minimal damage. Our power and water were back on within 24 hours. But so many in our community weren’t as lucky—some of our closest friends and neighbors lost everything. We knew we had to help the best way we know how: by making food. Since getting back into the kitchen, we haven’t stopped. This has never been about making a profit; it’s about making a difference. We’ve partnered with local relief organizations to get hot meals directly to the hardest-hit areas, especially to our elderly neighbors who can’t safely leave their homes. It has been the most rewarding and exhausting experience of our lives. We refuse to take a single dime from those who are already struggling. However, the reality is that the bills don't stop. If you'd like to help us keep our kitchen running and keep these vital meals going out to our community, please consider supporting our recovery kitchen. Most of the proceeds will be going to providing meals to those in need but portions will be going to bills that still need to be covered during this crisis. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanapepe |
46 | Mahikoa-Uribe 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha, my name is John Mahikoa Uribe, and I’m raising funds for my family in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell. We live in Wailua Homesteads, and our property was heavily impacted by the storm-force winds, which uprooted most of our mature trees and caused damage to our land and vehicle. Thankfully, my family is safe—my parents and little sis were able to shelter in our basement. With so many large trees down, removing them will be a major undertaking. If anyone knows someone who may be able to help, or is able to support us in any capacity, it would truly mean the world to our family. Through it all, God is good, and we’re incredibly grateful the aftermath wasn’t worse. Mahalo nui for all your love and support. Our prayers are also with everyone facing hardship during this time. -The Mahikoa Uribe 'Ohana #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wailua Homesteads |
47 | Kauo 'Ohana | GoFundMe | We live in Deep country Kauai. Hurricane Lowell has impacted our family and neighborhood. We are working to help our community and waioli hui'ia church ohana with chainsaw skills and sweat as well as clen up our yard and decimated fruit orchards. We need some help with bills and GAS while we wait for power to come back and we can go back to work. thank you #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
48 | Makanalani Kids | GoFundMe | Makanalani Kids is a Nonprofit Kids Camp on the north shore of Kauai which for the last 14 years has acted on the mission of investing into our community and local youth through life changing camps provided free of charge for visiting groups. All so these youth can feel safe and protected and experience God’s love for them through the beauty of His creation in a place that is intentionally curated for them. The effects of Hurricane Lowell took a large toll on Makanalani’s 130-acre farm. With hundreds of trees damaged and down, including several large albizia trees, our main road has become completely inaccessible and is going to take months of hard work and high costs to restore access to the Kids House once again for guests. Thankfully we have reached a point where staff ATV’s can access most areas, but it will be a long process to recover the farm and make it safe enough to welcome in guests again. We have sadly had to cancel our bookings for September/October 2026, and it is looking more and more like we will have to cancel at minimum until the start of 2027. That being said, our goal is to get the Kids House available again for guests as soon as possible! This fundraiser is to support the mission of Makanalani Kids and speed up the process of clean up. Providing necessary funding in order to safely clear the large fallen trees in order to make our property safe and accessible for the kids to return to. Every little bit makes a difference in providing a safe space for our youth once again. Thank you so much for your support! #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
49 | Gomez 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Jordan is raising support for Tyson Gomez and family, close friends who are facing an incredibly difficult time after their property in Wainiha flooded during Hurricane Lowell. The flooding caused extensive damage to their property, houses, and personal belongings, leaving them to deal with overwhelming loss and uncertainty. On top of the destruction, Tyson Gomez and family are still without electricity and water, making daily life even more challenging as they try to get through each day and begin picking up the pieces. This fundraiser is meant to help Tyson Gomez and family cover the cost of the damage, replace lost items, and support the family during this time of loss. Every gift, no matter the size, can help ease some of the burden they are carrying right now and remind them that they are not facing this alone. If you are able to give, please consider supporting Tyson Gomez and family as they work toward recovery. Any donation helps and is greatly appreciated. Mahalo! #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
50 | Fuimaono 'Ohana/ Pineapple Express Kauai | Venmo | Our family-owned small business and our family are going through a very difficult time after Hurricane Lowell. Like many families and small businesses on Kauai, we are working hard to recover from the damage and get back on our feet. During Hurricane Lowell, we also lost the roof on our home. We now need help with the repairs and getting a new roof for our ʻohana so we can have a safe and secure home again. At the same time, Pineapple Express Kauai has been hit hard financially. We are trying to keep our small business open, pay our bills, replace food and supplies, and continue serving our community. Your support will help us: - Keep Pineapple Express Kauai operating - Purchase food and supplies - Cover essential business expenses - Repair and replace the roof on our family home - Continue providing Kokua meals to people in our community - Help our family and business recover and rebuild We are asking for help because we truly need it. Any donation, no matter how small, can help our family take another step toward recovery. From our family to yours, Mahalo Nui Loa for your love, support, prayers, and aloha during this incredibly difficult time. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
51 | Petcu 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Six feet of floodwater from the hurricane devastated our home in Kauai and our two rental cottages, changing our lives overnight. I am Dana and this fundraiser is for me and my household: my 84-year-old mother, who has limited mobility, my daughter who just graduated high school and is now attending college, and our rescued animals who all live here with me. Huge logs, boulders, and sediment buried the property. The flood severely damaged or swept away my truck, tractor, mower and Mule, along with all of the appliances from the rentals. Many fruit trees were knocked down, our garden was destroyed, and plants were washed away. All of my tools in the shed, including power washers, weed trimmers, and chainsaws, are gone, and my tool shed with building materials, wood, flooring, and electrical and plumbing supplies was washed away too. The roof is also leaking very badly, and losing my tenants and my rentals has added even more heartbreak and financial strain. This home represents years of my life’s work, and it is also part of my daughter’s future. I was already going through a very difficult time with my health and personal life, and this disaster has added tremendous stress during an already difficult time in my health and personal life. Caring for my elderly mother and supporting my daughter as she begins college, while also losing my tenants and my rentals, has put enormous strain on us. The funds from this fundraiser will help us make our home safe again, repair the badly leaking roof and foundation, restore water and electricity, clear debris, replace the fence, replace essential lost items and materials, and repair the cottages so tenants can come home again. Because these needs will continue as we rebuild, recurring donations would help us keep up with ongoing repairs, basic care for my mother and animals, and the loss of rental income from month to month. One-time donations would also mean so much and help us take the next steps now. Asking for help is very difficult for me, but I realize I cannot rebuild alone. If you are able to give, any support would mean so much to my family and everyone affected. If you cannot donate, I would be deeply grateful if you could share our story and keep us in your thoughts. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
52 | Subica 'Ohana | GoFundMe | I’m reaching out for help for my family and our home after the LaLa storm caused severe damage. Our house has been in my family for 4 generations, and it has already stood through 3 major storms before LaLa. After the Kona Low storm, I truly thought we had already seen the worst of it, but LaLa was even more devastating. It washed out two bedrooms and badly damaged the master bathroom, leaving parts of our home in urgent need of repair. This storm did not only affect our house. It also impacted our family farm, which has added even more stress and uncertainty for our household as we try to recover. The funds raised will help us rebuild the damaged parts of our home and begin recovering from the damage to the farm so we can move forward together. This home holds generations of memories, love, and history, and it means everything to us. If you are able to help, whether by donating or sharing this fundraiser, my family and I would be deeply grateful. Your support will help us rebuild not just our house, but a place that has carried our family through generations. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and for standing with us during this difficult time. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
53 | Poole 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My name is Gemaima, and I am starting this fundraiser for my family in Na’alehu on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hurricane Lala has turned our lives upside down. My household includes my mom, my stepdad, my two younger brothers, my younger sister, and our pets, two cats and a dog. Right now, we are living without running water, electricity, refrigerators, or internet, which has made even the most basic daily needs incredibly difficult. Our road to Green Sands has been completely destroyed, leaving us feeling even more cut off. My mom worked at Punalu’u Bakery, and my stepdad worked at Hana Hou, but both of their workplaces were destroyed, so they are now out of work for the foreseeable future. On top of that, the kids have not been able to attend school, and the playground and basketball courts were damaged too. This storm has affected so much more than our home. Our whole area is grieving, with loved ones lost and others still missing. The cemetery was also washed away, with coffins opened and bodies exposed, which shows how devastating and traumatic this disaster has been for everyone here. We know there are many families suffering across the Ka’ū district, and we want to help spread awareness of how serious the situation is for our community. Any support will help us buy food, water, and pet food, cover urgent repairs, pay for gas and propane for our generator, get to doctor visits, keep up with house payments, and get through this time while my mom and stepdad have no income. This fundraiser will not only help my family, but also people in our community who are struggling. My stepdad has been helping with mud and rock cleanup, and my mom has been making and donating hot food to people in need. Part of the support we receive will also go toward helping others we know who have been hit hard by this disaster. We are deeply grateful for any help, no matter the size. If you are able to give, share, or keep our family and community in your thoughts, it would mean so much to us. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
54 | The North Shore Bike Doktor | Venmo | As Many of you know , Our Dad, lost his business, The North Shore Bike Doktor, in Hurricane Lowell. This is a devastating loss for our Ohana as we did not own the building so we cannot rebuild. We are in Search of a new place to set up shop. We are facing so many unknowns right now it's very hard to navigate forward. We are so thankful for another and for our amazing community who continually shows up to support one another with no questions asked🫶🏼 Our dad provided a HUB for so many over the last 33yrs there at his shop. It was more than a "bike shop". It was a place to go to talk story , get advice , drink a beer or just say Hi to Johnny. Our Dad lost so much more than material things in this. In a way he lost part of his identity. Things that cannot be replaced. Years and years of collecting parts and things for anyone who would come in needing a specific nut or bolt. Our Dad is a proudful man , he came from that generation of work hard and you will be rewarded. Take nothing from no one ,don't cry about it. Keep your head held high and trod on. He is a giver not a taker. I swear he lives to be in service to others. With all that being said, I've had so many people reach out and ask how they can help , how they can donate ,what they can do. he honestly just needs everyone's support and love.. If you feel like you wanna donate money, you can do so at his Venmo account. He's probably gonna get so mad at me for doing this, but I feel like a lot of people really like to support people by giving them donations so I'm doing it against his word. we love our amazing community so much. None of us would be who we are without the strong and resilient community. We wouldn't want to live anywhere else. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
55 | Jennifer Haight | GoFundMe | I’m starting this GoFundMe to help my mom, Jennifer, recover after Hurricane Lowell severely damaged her home near Kilauea. She lives in a yurt, and during the storm it was badly damaged and is currently unlivable. Much of what she owns was exposed to heavy rain and water damage. Right now, at 79 years old, she is staying in a camping tent and her Tesla while we figure out how to make her home safe and livable again. Our goal is to raise enough to help repair the yurt, replace damaged essentials like bedding and other household items, properly dry and dehumidify the space, and have it inspected and treated for any mold or other damage caused by the storm. My mom is retired and lives on a fixed income, so an unexpected loss like this is extremely difficult for her to absorb on her own. Any amount would help us get her back into a safe, dry place to live. If you aren’t able to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to us. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
56 | Yokotake 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Uncle Howard Yokotake is in need of support to get the shack back in order. He lives simple and his space is more than his home; it’s been a community spot where many have come take a breather, eat food, jam, talk story, recharge. He never asks for much and has always been one to give what he has to the people around him. Now we’re hoping our community can give a little back to him. Any amount helps. Whether you can donate, share this fundraiser, or simply keep him in your thoughts; it's deeply appreciated. Donations will go toward things like: Clean up needs Gas Tools Wood and other building materials Repairs around the property Food and everyday necessities Household bills and other expenses while he gets things back in order. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
57 | Binder 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My home was hit by a hurricane Lowell on Monday September 7 2026, and I am asking for help after the damage turned our lives upside down. The storm caused roof damage that led to major leaking, my kitchen ceiling gave way from the water, and the main doors on my house were blown off. On top of that, many of the tools I use for my business were destroyed in the hurricane. This has made our home unlivable for my partner, our five-year-old daughter, and me. As the sole income earner in our household, losing the tools I depend on to make money for my family has put us in an incredibly difficult position. Right now, I am trying to handle both the damage to our home and the loss of the equipment I need to work. The first support we receive will go toward making our home livable again and covering basic supplies for my family. After that, funds will help me begin replacing the tools I need for my business so I can get back to earning an income for my household. Because these needs do not end all at once, ongoing support would help us keep up with the continuing costs of basic supplies while I work toward restoring our home and rebuilding my ability to work. One-time donations would also make a real difference for us right now. If you are able to help, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, it would mean so much to my family. Your support will help us take the next steps toward a safe home and a way for me to provide for my partner and daughter again. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
58 | Josh Lindstedt | GoFundMe | Josh’s home was completely damaged by the devastating flooding that came with the hurricane. Thankfully, he was able to evacuate safely but he found himself sleeping in his car that night with his dog, Maka. If you know Josh, you know there truly aren’t enough words to describe the kind of person he is. He is one of the most kind, hardworking, humble, and genuinely giving people we know. He is always the first to show up for someone in need, going out of his way to help anyone without ever expecting anything in return. Even after losing his home, Josh has continued to put others first. He is already back to work, lifeguarding the beaches and helping care for his community, all while temporarily staying with a friend and trying to navigate clean up/damage. Now, it’s our turn to show up for Josh. We want to help take some of this weight off his shoulders and give back to someone who has spent so much of his life giving to others. Every donation, no matter the amount, will go toward helping Josh rebuild, replace what was lost, and create a comfortable, and livable home for him and Maka to return to. If you know Josh, you know he would never ask for this himself. That’s why we’re asking for him. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
59 | Taco Libre | GoFundMe | For the last six years, Taco Libre has been more than our business. It’s how we support our family, how we connect with our community, and one of the biggest pieces of our lives. After the recent hurricane hit Kauaʻi, we were fortunate that our homes and families were safe. Unfortunately, our food trailer wasn’t as lucky. Once electricity was restored, we began discovering the damage. Rain had entered through damage in the roof and reached our electrical system. Our electrical switch box was damaged, our ceiling lights stopped working, and our commercial refrigerator turns on but no longer cools properly. We also lost food and produce. The result is simple: right now, Taco Libre cannot operate normally. While all of this was happening, though, there were families across Kauaʻi dealing with their own losses. We decided we needed to do what we could to help. We held two community relief events, fed local families affected by the hurricane, collected donations including food, water, baby supplies and hygiene products, and helped raise and distribute approximately $1,200 directly to local families. We’re incredibly proud that we were able to be there for our community. Kauaʻi has supported Taco Libre since we opened, and when our island was hurting, helping was simply what we felt we needed to do. Now we find ourselves in the difficult position of asking for help ourselves. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Lihue |
60 | Castaneda-Naboa 'Ohana | Venmo | Tiani is an educator at Ka’ū High School. Her home was damaged and family has made space for her to stay with them. The walls in the hike need to be repaired. Parts of the drywall was crumbling and needs to be replaced. There is mold damage as well. All appliances got ruined- washer, dryer, fridge, freezer, stove and microwave. Some appliances were forced out of the house by water, some aren’t even anywhere to be found. One vehicle was washed several houses down the street and is no longer usable. The bed was completely soaked in mud as well as majority of the clothing. Lumber is needed for repairs and they will need to buy all new home appliances. Clothing, a bed, and bedding are also needed. Cash, supplies, or even gift card donations would be helpful for places like Home Depot, WalMart, Target, Costco, or anywhere that has mattresses. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Pāhala |
61 | DeFries 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our family is asking for help for my brother Butter DeFries and family on Kauai after Hurricane Lowell caused devastating damage to their home and property. The storm tore the roof from their home and left them facing major loss and uncertainty. In the aftermath, Butter and Chelsie have both been unable to work as they try to protect what remains of their home and belongings. They have also had to stay close to the property out of concern for looters, all while trying to figure out how to begin rebuilding their lives. This has placed a tremendous emotional and financial burden on their family during an already heartbreaking time. If you know my brother Butter, you know how he would show up for others in a moment of need. Now the DeFries Ohana is asking for that same love and support to surround Butter, Chelsie, and their family. Funds raised will go directly toward living expenses while they get back on their feet and begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. If donating is not possible, sharing this fundraiser would mean so much. From the bottom of our hearts, mahalo for your prayers, generosity, love, and support for Butter and his family during this difficult time. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
62 | Schmidt 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Our close family and their family in Waimea on the island of Kauai need your help! Hurricane Lowell caused complete destruction and flooding to their homes and properties. To respect their privacy, their names are not being shared publicly, but their need is very real. Right now, while some of our family cannot live in their homes, others no longer have their homes to go back to. This fundraiser is to support them through the immediate aftermath of this disaster. Donations will help with housing, during cleanup efforts, rebuilding, and replacing essential items that were lost or destroyed in the storm and flooding. In the true spirit of Aloha, if you are able to give, any support will make a meaningful difference as they all work toward rebuilding. Please consider donating or sharing! With Love, Light and Gratitude ♥️✨ OM, AC, LR & JD #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Waimea |
63 | Pamela Mac Isaac | GoFundMe | On September 7, 2026, around 3:00 p.m., I was sitting in my living room and watched my ceiling collapse and bang onto the floor. It was so shocking and scary, I started shaking all over. It was drywall and paper, and so much rat droppings and black mold. It was disgusting and smelled absolutely horrible. I called the landlord, and I dragged the stuff with some men from my road outside into plastic black bags. Then I swept and washed the floor. There had been puddles on my floor during the rains from the hurricanes, but of course I never expected something like this to happen. I had told my landlord that my roof was leaking in several spots, and he said, "My roof is leaking also." He never once came up to look at it or try to fix it. When he became my landlord, he walked through the house, and I showed him where there were leaks. The last hurricane, Lala, was the final blow that saturated the ceiling. Enclosed are some pictures; I hope they help you see how devastating the ceiling collapsing was. A good friend came over that afternoon and put the tarp up on the roof so that the rain wouldn't come right through the roof. Another really dear friend, who was a contractor, came over to estimate the damage. He wrote that it was criminal that I was living there, and I needed to move ASAP. He said structurally the house is really weak and falling apart, and there are other places where the ceiling could come down. I am moving out as quickly as I can, wearing a mask as I work, because the house is really weak and falling apart. I've lived there about 14 years, so there's lots of momentos and things I have to go through and decide if I can throw them away. #Lowell | Maui, Haʻikū |
64 | Simmons 'Ohana | GoFundMe | We are asking for support to help Ciara Simmons and her spouse, Pono, who are facing an unimaginable loss after Hurricane Lowell hit the island of Kauai Monday night. In the storm, Ciara and Pono lost their home and their cars, and now they are trying to navigate this devastation while also caring for their daughter, Lyla. In an instant, so much was taken, and they are now in need of the basic things to help get through each day and begin finding their footing again. These funds will help relieve some of the overwhelming stress Ciara and Pono are carrying, offer comfort in knowing that support is there, and give them a starting point as they begin to rebuild their life after losing so much. Right now, what matters most is making sure Ciara, Pono, and Lyla have help during this incredibly difficult time. Please consider supporting Ciara, Pono, and Lyla and surrounding them with love, compassion, and practical help as they work to recover and rebuild. As we all know, many people have been affected by this devastation, and it is going to take much time to heal. Every act of kindness means so much right now. Thank you for standing with Ciara, Pono, and Lyla during this heartbreaking time. Kauai strong forever. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
65 | Bond 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Jake and Sierra and their three children live on the far North Shore of Kauai, in a community that has been hit extremely hard by Hurricane Lowell. Their neighborhood has suffered major damage, and right now they are without water and electricity. They have been told that power may not be restored for at least a few more weeks. The damage has also greatly impacted local businesses. While many businesses are working to rebuild and eventually reopen, they have had to lay off their staff in order to recover. These employees are local people who live and work on the island every day, and many families are now suddenly without an income. Unfortunately, both Jake and Sierra have lost their jobs as a result. They are now trying to figure out how to take care of their family without an income, while also dealing with the most basic necessities being unavailable. Through all of this, they are doing everything they can to keep things as stable and safe as possible for their three kids. This is a family who needs some help from their village right now. When we visit an island like Kauai and fall in love with the people and the community, we have a responsibility to show up for them when things aren’t beautiful. For the people who live there, this isn’t a vacation. This is home. Jake and Sierra aren’t asking for anything extravagant. They need help getting their family through the weeks ahead while they are without power, water, and work. Donations will help with food, water, gas, household necessities, transportation, and keeping their three children safe and cared for while their community rebuilds. If you know Jake and Sierra, you know how much they love their family and their community. Now they need that same community to love on them. If you can donate, thank you. If you can’t, please share this. Even sharing it with a few people could make a huge difference. Let’s come together for Jake, Sierra, their three kids, and their community. They shouldn’t have to get through this alone. Support now link: https://www.supportnow.org/jake-and-sierra?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demoo4p5joxj ❤️ #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Haena |
66 | Frank 'Ohana | GoFundMe | On September 7th and into the early morning of September 8th, our family in Wainiha, Kauai, was deeply impacted by Hurricane Lowell. The storm brought major flooding to their property, causing significant damage and the loss of many of their personal belongings. My sister, Kaleo, is a mother and wife raising five children—two teenagers, a preschooler, a baby, and her oldest son, who is currently away at college. Throughout the storm, her husband, who is a firefighter for the Kauai Fire Department, worked tirelessly with his fellow firefighters during the hurricane to help protect and serve the north shore of the Kauai community. While he was out helping those in need, his own family and home were being affected by the storm. Kaleo was home with the children during the storm, doing everything she could with her teenagers to protect their home and save whatever belongings they could. As the floodwaters continued to rise, however, conditions became too dangerous. Despite their efforts, there was only so much they could do as the flooding worsened. They are currently still living without electricity and working tirelessly to clean up, repair what they can, and get their family back to some sense of normalcy. We know that many families across Kauai are facing the same challenges, and some are experiencing losses that are even greater. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these storms. Their oldest son, Keale, has been living away from home for school for a little less than a month. As a young college student who is just beginning this new chapter of his life, we know it is difficult for him to be away while his family is going through this. He has considered coming home to help his family, but we want him to be able to stay focused on his education and continue on the path he has worked hard to begin, knowing that his family is being taken care of back home. Our hope is that we can help ease some of that burden so he doesn’t feel like he has to put his education on hold or come home to help carry the weight of what his family is facing. We’re simply hoping to help our family get back on their feet during this difficult time. Any contribution, no matter how big or small, will help with replacing essential belongings, repairing damage, helping with the needs of a family of seven, and providing some relief as they work through the long road ahead. Needless to say, the people of Kauai and all the islands affected by both Hurricane Lala and Lowell could all use some aloha right now after back-to-back hurricanes. We know there are so many families and communities hurting, and we recognize that this is bigger than just our own family. Whatever you are able to do, we know the positive impact of that generosity will ripple far beyond just one household and community. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser or keeping our family and the many others affected by these storms in your thoughts and prayers means just as much. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
67 | Wu 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My brother - who everyone knows as Stevie Wu got completely flooded out during the Hurricane Lowell. Nearly every single thing he owns went under water during Hurricane Lowell- he was literally perched up in a windowsill trying to avoid the muddy raging river in his home as Hurricane winds ripped apart everything outside. He would never ask for anything and barely has a home to put anything but eventually reality will sink in and anything to help him get back to a sense of normalcy would be so greatly appreciated He is one of our communities greatest helpers in these disaster times and lives a very simple humble lifestyle. It’s a hard time for everyone and also a very special time to help everyone. Every prayer, every little bit help, in any way is so greatly appreciated beyond words.❤️. Big Mahalo from his ‘Ohana #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
68 | Koli-Oliver Ohana | GoFundMe | We’re hoping to come together as a community and surround Hawaiki and her ʻohana from Wainiha, Kauaʻi with as much love and support as we can. Their family recently suffered major damage to their home after Hurricane Lowell, leaving them facing the overwhelming process of figuring out what comes next and how to rebuild. This home means so much more than just a roof over their heads. Their family has lived there for years, and it is now the home where Hawaiki is raising her five little ones, including their newest baby, who wasn’t even a month old when the hurricane hit. Losing the comfort and security of your home is heartbreaking on its own, but navigating that loss while caring for five young children and a newborn is more than any family should have to carry alone. This difficult time also comes as Hawaiki and her family are approaching the one-year anniversary of the passing of their mom. While still carrying that grief and learning how to move forward without her, they are now being faced with another unimaginable hardship. Home, family, and having a place to feel grounded are especially important during a time like this. Through everything, Hawaiki and her ʻohana have continued to do their best to stay strong, care for their keiki, and take care of one another. Right now, we just want to help carry some of that weight with them. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
69 | Rodrigues- Hashimoto 'Ohana | Venmo | House damaged, garage floated off, and belongings lost in Na'alehu subdivision. No power expected until September 8th. Needs: filled gas cans, propane tanks/refills, propane stove/burners, head lamps, solar lights, battery-powered camping lanterns, camping shower, water jugs, and cleaning supplies (buckets, shovels, pine sol, gloves, etc). #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
70 | Buena Vista Gardens | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lowell devastated our small organic farm on Kauaʻi, destroying a total of 14 greenhouses, 1 nursery, major crop loss at both of our locations in Moloaʻa and Kīlauea. For years, Buena Vista Gardens has grown food for Kauai and prior to the storm, supplied 14 small local businesses and stores. Now, after losing our crops and much of the infrastructure we depend on, we are facing months without farm income while still needing to keep our crew employed and begin rebuilding. In order to keep this small scale organic farm going, we are asking for support and resources to continue to serve the people of Kauai. We realize so many are in need right now. Any and all help is greatly appreciated, we love you guys. Donations will go towards keeping our crew employed while we have no income, labor, tree work, infrastructure (greenhouses, nursery, materials), basic business costs. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
71 | Kokoleka Collective | GoFundMe | Aloha friends, This is Carlos & Chloé from Kokoleka Collective. You might have met us at the farmers markets pouring cacao, at Hideaways snorkeling, surfing, or traveling... As many on the island of Kaua'i, we got hit pretty hard by Hurricane Lowell, and our home got torn to pieces. The structure of the Yurt snapped during the storm, and, as you can see in pictures, there is not much left standing. We completed the construction of our new yurt & home exactly a month ago. We put all our savings into buying & building this so we can keep tending to our work and mission here on Mama Kaua'i. We only got to spend one night in it before leaving the island for Chloé to meet Carlos' family... Carlos put so much. sweat, blood and tears into building this. Chloé came to Kaua'i for a 24h layover when we met 1.5 years ago, and after love at first sight, we have been navigating the hurdles of her being a foreigner in the US; needing to leave every few months for visas, not being able to work legally here, and much more. Love has gotten us through all this quite smoothly, although, now, we can't afford to just buy another yurt, and really need help to rebuild. Whether you can come lend your hands to help, send a few bucks, or lend us a tent while we rebuild - anything helps! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any support you can send, whether it is in prayers, a room to sleep in while we rebuild, a kind word of encouragement, or anything you feel able and happy to give. With all our love, gratitude, and humility - thank you. Mahalo #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
72 | Farias 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lowell damaged our home, and we are asking for help as we take things day by day after the storm. This has affected our whole household, and right now we are trying to address the damage that was left behind before it gets worse. We lost many shingles from our roof, and if they are not repaired soon, we expect leaking in the future. Our front door also has a major hole in the bottom, and during the storm, water was making its way into the house. Outside our home, two big mango trees fell down right near our back door, damaging a cable line and the gutters along the house. The fallen trees and strong wind also damaged the fences around our property, and those need to be replaced as well. We are also having trouble getting hot water, which has made it harder to wash dishes and shower. Donations will help us pay for repairs to the roof and front door, remove the fallen trees, and fix the damaged gutters and cable line. Support will also help us replace the damaged fencing and deal with the hot water issue so we can get our home back to a safer, more livable condition. Any help, no matter the amount, would mean so much to us. If you are able to donate or share this fundraiser, thank you for supporting our household as we recover from Hurricane Lowell. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kekaha |
73 | Anakalea 'Ohana | GoFundMe | After 26 years of building a life and a home together, our parents, Blake and Haleakala Anakalea, are now facing the unimaginable task of starting over. My sisters and I humbly ask for your help as our parents face the long road ahead to restoration and rebuilding after the devastation caused by Hurricane Lowell. Currently, their home is unlivable- this was their first and only home as a married couple, their home where they raised us three girls, the home that held 26 years of treasured memories, love, and countless milestones. On the night of the storm, the high winds tore the roof off their home- resulting in devastating water damage to almost everything- every room, the ceiling, walls, flooring, carpets, all furniture, appliances, family photos, and other valuables were completely destroyed. Our home is now unlivable. Over the past few days, they have salvaged what little they could-some clothing, towels, and bedding, boxed these things up and are now facing countless unknowns and an overwhelming number of new challenges. In the coming months, they will have to search for temporary housing while waiting to find out whether their home can undergo a full rebuild or if they will need to find a new permanent home. They will also need to replace essential furniture, appliances, and many of the everyday items we often take for granted. Our parents are our role models. They have worked so hard throughout their lives, always extended a helping hand to friends and family, and are battling through the scariest health challenge. This new reality has been incredibly difficult to accept, but we are determined to stand by their side, just as they have always stood by ours. Please, if you are able to send a monetary donation through GoFundMe or Venmo @Blake_Anakalea), share this page, or simply say a prayer for our parents, we would be eternally grateful- the help and aloha we've received so far means more to our family than words can express. Mahalo nui loa from the bottom of our hearts, -Leleaka, Ilihia, and Hilina'i Anakalea #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
74 | Carsia 'Ohana | Venmo | Please Help Support the Carsia Family. Sara, Zack, Mila Teo and Solee are incredibly grateful to have survived Hurricane Lowell. Unfortunately, their home sustained significant damage, and they are now facing the difficult process of repairs, recovery, and rebuilding. With the roads damaged and their home needing repairs, they will also be unable to work for the foreseeable future. Their food truck FreshBite will be closed until further notice, which means they are facing additional loss of income during an already difficult time. If you are able to contribute, any amount-big or small-would mean so much and would help their family with food, repairs, bills, and other necessities while they get. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
75 | Hawaiian Surfing Adventures | GoFundMe | Help Hawaiian Surfing Adventures Rebuild After Hurricane Lowell Aloha, my name is Juliana, and Hawaiian Surfing Adventures is my family’s business in Hanalei. For the past 27 years, three generations of our ʻohana have worked together to share our love of the ocean with visitors and our community. What began as a surf lesson business has grown to include surfboard rentals and our small boutique, With Love From Hanalei. Hurricane Lowell devastated our business. The hurricane tore off the roof of our building, allowing water to pour into the shop and causing extensive damage throughout. While we were fortunate enough to salvage most of our inventory, many of our rental surfboards were left in need of repair. Unfortunately, we did not have the insurance coverage needed to help with these losses. As a small, family-owned business, the financial impact has been overwhelming. Being forced to close means not only facing the cost of rebuilding, but also trying to keep up with our ongoing expenses while our family has no business income. We are asking for your help to get Hawaiian Surfing Adventures back on its feet. Funds raised will go toward repairing our shop, replacing damaged equipment and inventory, covering necessary business expenses while we are closed, and helping us reopen our doors. For over two decades, this business has been a part of Hanalei, and it means so much to our ‘ohana. We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has taken a surf lesson, rented a board, shopped with us, or simply shared a kind word over the years. Now, we are asking our community and friends near and far to help us through this difficult chapter. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference and bring us one step closer to reopening and getting back into the water. If we receive more assistance than we ultimately need for our recovery through disaster relief, any remaining funds will be donated to the Hanalei Initiative to help support the recovery and future of our community. From our ʻohana to yours, mahalo nui loa for your love, support, and generosity. | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
76 | Papa Moku and Nancy Chandler | GoFundMe | We’re putting this fundraiser together for the Papa Moku and Nancy Chandler, whose home was flooded and badly damaged during Hurricane Lowell. Right now, their home is not livable, and they’re having to navigate what comes next while dealing with the loss and damage to the place they call home. It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to suddenly not be able to go home. They now have a long road ahead of them with cleaning, repairs, replacing belongings, and eventually making their home a safe place to live again. We also understand that the hurricane has affected so many families and that everyone is going through something of their own right now. Anything helps, whether that’s a donation, sharing this fundraiser, or simply keeping the Chandler ʻOhana in your thoughts. Kauaʻi has always been a place where people show up for each other, especially when times are hard. We are so grateful for every bit of love and aloha being shown to this family and to everyone affected. Mahalo nui loa for your kindness, support, and aloha for Mema and Papa. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
77 | Hermosura 'Ohana | Venmo | Hurricane Lowell has done damage to wainiha. Please help us make our house look the same again, it got completely flooded with water and our belogings have been destroyed. We've been trying to replace everything peice by peice and any little thing can help. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
78 | Sandra Reha | GoFundMe | Aloha! We are raising funds for Sandra after Hurricane Lala on the Big Island. She has gone 2 weeks without water, and now 3 weeks without power. Her entrance to her home consists of a walking bridge that was washed out by the devastating flooding in the gulches running through her property. In addition to the bridge, a roof replacement, and other damage to her property, we are raising funds to help her rebuild. Sandra is a kind, peaceful, loving 87-year-old woman who’s deeply loved and adored by her community. Mahalo <3 #Lowell | Hawaiʻi Island, Pāhala |
79 | Mullins 'Ohana | GoFundMe | With winds up to 125mph, Hurricane Lowell destroyed my home entirely. The roof was ripped off, walls were torn down and I lost most of my possessions. I am lucky enough to be alive and to have sheltered elsewhere safely. Losing many items with sentimental value like art and gift from loved ones is honestly very hard, but I am trying to keep a positive attitude about what I can rebuild. However, I now face the daunting task of rebuilding my home from scratch. The cost of yurt parts are covered, but much still needs to be replaced. With the goal of raising a baseline of $5000, any amount of donations would be appreciated to help me afford to replace: furniture, housewares, electronics, building supplies (out here on the island, this can run up a few thousand dollars), as well as accommodations for my dog Najee and I, while I rebuild. Finally, there’s so much need on the island beyond media coverage, especially on the mainland. Please consider checking out this website of mutual aid initiatives and relief all over Hawaii. If you’ve ever felt the aloha spirit, enjoyed time on the islands and are looking for more ways to help, please consider giving directly to these families to help them get back on their feet as well. I appreciate all the support and everyone who has reached out! It's been more meaningful to me than you know. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
80 | Riptides Shave Ice & Snacks | GoFundMe | Mindy Hibbitt, owner of Riptides Shave Ice & Snacks, has suffered a heartbreaking loss after Hurricane Lowell completely destroyed her iconic South Side snack shack. For so many locals and visitors, Riptides was more than just a place to stop for a treat. It was a part of the local spirit, where Mindy shared aloha and created moments of joy for everyone who came by. This fundraiser is to help Mindy take the first steps toward rebuilding Riptides Shave Ice from the ground up. The support raised will go toward completely rebuilding the structure, replacing all of the equipment, and restocking inventory so the business can open its doors again. Any help, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, will mean so much. Please support Mindy and Riptides, so she can get back to serving up happiness. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Koloa |
81 | Ka ‘Ohi Nani Gardens | GoFundMe | I’m Zoli, and I’m starting this fundraiser for my family, and our farm business after Hurricane Lowell caused devastating damage to our property & livelihood. The storm destroyed our greenhouse, fruit tree crops, and sheds, and it also left massive damage to trees across our farm. Right now, one of our biggest challenges is needing heavy equipment to move the downed trees and green waste so we can even begin the long process of cleanup and recovery. On top of the physical damage, we are also dealing with lost income because we are out of work while trying to get the farm back on its feet. We will use any support we receive for recovery expenses that are not covered by insurance, including cleanup, rebuilding, and helping our family get through this period without steady income. Because this recovery will take time, ongoing support can make a real difference by helping us keep up with continuing needs as we work through cleanup, rebuild damaged areas, and manage the income we have lost while the farm is not fully operating. If you are able, we welcome any donations to help us through the weeks and months ahead. We know many others were hit even harder than we were, and we encourage people to support families who lost their homes first. We are truly grateful for everyone who contributes to Kauai’s recovery and for any help you can give our family. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kilauea |
82 | Carril-Satz 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Help Adriana & Dustin Rebuild After Catastrophic Flooding From Hurricane Lowell Adriana and Dustin are asking for your support as they face the devastating aftermath of catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Lowell. Their home has suffered severe damage, and the structural integrity of the house has been compromised, making it unsafe for them to return. They are currently homeless and facing the overwhelming reality of having to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Tragically, Adriana also lost her car in the flooding, adding another major hardship as they try to navigate this uncertain time. This home is so much more than just a house. Dustin has lived there his entire life—and the home has been in his family even longer. It holds generations of memories, milestones, and a lifetime of love. Having to leave it behind under these circumstances is heartbreaking. They have lost so much in such a short amount of time, and they now need help with temporary housing, transportation, essential necessities, repairs, and ultimately rebuilding a safe place to call home again. No donation is too small. If you aren’t able to donate, sharing this fundraiser can make a tremendous difference and help reach more people. Thank you for standing beside Adriana and Dustin during this incredibly difficult time. Every donation, share, and kind thought means more than you know. ❤️ #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
83 | Young / Andrade-Ka'auwai 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha, my name is Grace Young. I was born and raised in Wainiha on the North Shore of Kauaʻi and now live in Wailua Homestead as an adult with my family. I am a mother of two young daughters and the owner of ʻĀina Organics, a small Kauaʻi-based business. I am raising funds for my own family who all live together on one property in Wailua Homestead. Our household includes myself, my two daughters, their father who grew up in Wailua, and two grandmothers (six people in total). Hurricane Lowell struck Kauaʻi on Monday night September 8, 2026 with 90mph winds, flooding, and widespread destruction. We have been without electricity since Monday night and do not know when power will be restored. Funds will be used for the following specific needs: • Propane to run our generator for basic electricity needs • Basic household supplies for six people during extended power outage We are grateful our family is safe and our home is intact. We are simply trying to get through each day while Kauaʻi recovers. Any support means everything to our family and our island. Mahalo! Grace Young Wailua Homestead, Kauaʻi #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wailua Homesteads |
84 | Fu 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lowell left our family home on the North Shore of Kauaʻi with significant damage, and the days since have been overwhelming. Parts of our roof were torn away, our property was damaged, and we’ve been left without power while trying to clean up and protect what we still have. There is a lot that needs to be repaired and replaced, and we know the recovery ahead of us won’t be easy. We’ve been doing everything we can as a family, but we’re reaching a point where we could really use some help. We also have no electricity, very limited access to fresh produce, and we are running out of fuel, water, and other basic support as we try to get through each day. Anything raised will go toward basic necessities, emergency power, cleanup and repair supplies, and flights to bring family home to Kauaʻi to help with the recovery. Support will also help us with solar generators, fuel, water, and food while we work through the damage and begin rebuilding. Our focus now is getting our family together, making our home safe again, and rebuilding what was damaged. Every contribution or share helps give us the people, supplies, and resources we need to move forward and recover. Thank you for supporting our family during this difficult time.#Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
85 | Chong Tim 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Hurricane Lowell has damaged my home and caused irreparable damages to my car. The entire roof from my back porch flew to the front of the house and landed on my car twice, shattering the front windshield and completely blowing out the back windshield. My car is my only transportation to and from work, and if I am unable to work, I am unable to support my family. On top of that, I still do not have electricity here in Niumalu. The storm also damaged my roof and windows, and I am having to throw out clothes that were ruined when wind and rain came in after the windows blew out. My biggest need right now is a down payment for a car. I need to replace it within the next week or so because I am worried the front windshield could completely shatter while I am driving, which is unsafe. If you are able to help, I am genuinely grateful for any and all support. Any donation, big or small would mean so much to me.. Your support will help me get safe transportation for work and keep supporting my family while we recover from this storm damage. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also help. Thank you so much!! #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Lihue |
86 | Tammie Evangelista | GoFundMe | Hi everyone, my name is Tammie. I was born and raised right here on the Big Island and like many of our neighbors, my life was completely upended by Hurricane Lala. I am currently displaced, essentially homeless, and reaching out for support to help me find a permanent place to live and rebuild what I lost. What Happened:During the peak of the hurricane, the sheer force of the wind peeled the tin roof completely off my house. This left my entire home exposed to the torrential rain all night. When it was finally safe enough to return the next morning, I walked into two inches of standing water across my entire floor. I literally had to drill holes in the floorboards just to let the water drain out. The Aftermath: Because the house was completely exposed to the elements and flooded, almost everything I owned was soaked, destroyed, and ruined beyond repair. I lost: - My bed and mattress - My couch and everyday furniture - My computer and printer - The vast majority of my clothing and personal belongings The Challenge of Starting Over: Right now, my immediate focus is survival—finding a safe, permanent roof over my head and replacing the absolute basics. However, to make this situation even more difficult, I am currently on temporary disability. Because I am surviving on a very limited, fixed income right now, coming up with the thousands of dollars needed for first month’s rent and a security deposit in today's housing market is just not something I can do on my own. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Captain Cook |
87 | Stokes 'Ohana | GoFundMe | My sister U'ilani Stokes and three of my nephews, Kauila, Kahekili, and Hokupa'a, are facing a difficult road ahead after Hurricane Lowell completely destroyed their yurt and everything inside. They lost their home, furniture, appliances, and many of the everyday necessities they depended on. They are now facing the unexpected financial burden of repairing their home and replacing basic belongings. During this difficult time, we’re asking our ʻohana, friends, and community to please come together and help them get back on their feet. Any little bit of help will go a long way in giving them some comfort, stability, and hope as they start to rebuild. We truly appreciate all the aloha, prayers, and support. Mahalo nui loa for being there for U'i’s 'ohana and helping them through this tough time. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Anahola |
88 | Florencio "Captain Flo" Rabut Jr. | GoFundMe | My father "Captain Flo" needs your help. Before Hurricane Lowell, Captain Flo needed a new roof. The aftermath of the Category 2 hurricane has left my dad in an even more vulnerable situation. The leaks in his roof are larger, and we are not sure if the roof can go through another hurricane. This season, it is predicted that over 17 hurricanes will develop, and the hurricane season is being extended by two months. He is currently applying to get a senior citizen rural county grant, but we have been told that could take up to two years before he sees the money. As a third-generation Filipino living on the island of Kaua’i, my dad, Florencio Rabut Jr., or “Captain Flo,” is in danger of losing his connection to this place he calls home. His grandmother Mercedes came to Hawaii during the time of Filipinos migrating to Hawaii in hopes of shaping a new life for themselves by working on sugar plantations. She then had Helen, my grandmother, who worked on the Dole Plantation. My dad decided to make Kaua’i his permanent home because it ties him to his family history here in Hawaii. During his time on Kaua’i, he has done so much to malama (care for) this community. As a boat captain for over 20 years on the Na Pali Coast, he not only shared his love for nature and the ocean with many visitors, but more importantly, participated in countless water rescues. Often being the first on the scene due to his dedication to being out on the water, he saved many people's lives. After witnessing some traumatic losses and developing PTSD, he decided to step away from being a boat captain and spend more time with another of his lifelong passions, music. He quickly gained recognition as a capable and creative musician among the Kaua’i community. Being a multi-instrumentalist, capable of playing things like the guitar, ukulele, and drums, he became more known for one of his favorite instruments to play, the violin. Through the years, Kaua’i has become more and more of a destination location for people from the continental United States to move to. As a result, cost of living has been on a consistent rise, from housing (average cost of a single-family home: $1 million) to medical care and basic goods and services. My dad has been subject to these increases and has been struggling to keep pace with these ever-inflating costs. After seeing my dad struggle through all these experiences, I decided to come back to Kaua’i, a place where I spent much of my childhood growing up, and help him. I have come to see that living on Kaua’i is challenging and costly. Kaua’i is limited in resources for people in need of health care, especially its senior citizens. In addition to this, its ever-increasing cost of living has made the maintenance of a home extremely expensive. This is where you can help. #Lowell My hope is to raise the money necessary to help my dad rebuild the foundation he needs to live a safe and healthy life. The house he lives in requires lots of repairs: the roof needs to be replaced, it needs to be tented to get rid of the termites, and the resulting structural damage needs to be repaired. Essentially, a floor-to-ceiling overhaul. The money raised will go toward these projects being completed. My dad helped many people throughout his life, often without asking for any kind of compensation. He would see someone in trouble out in the water and be one of the first to respond. He often hears the sound of sirens and says, “God bless them, I hope they survive.” He is a funny, adventurous, creative person who has had a challenging time navigating these last several years. Any help you can offer will be much appreciated, and even the time spent reading about my dad is meaningful because I feel his story is an important one. | Kauaʻi, Kapa'a |
89 | Kahokuloa 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha, my name is Keiki and I’m from the Westside of Kaua’i—prominently the Kekaha area. As of recent, Hurricane Lowell has devastated the local area and has: uprooted trees, toss over boulders, and blowed down power lines within the Town Limits. Though we know not when we can fully return back to a sense of normalcy, given the social and economical climate of this day and age compared to previous storms that ravaged the Garden Isle (Iniki, etc.,), the prospect of financially coming out of this alive is looking grim. Our water mainline has been destroyed as well as our sink and washroom areas. The main funds will be used to rebuild on our original property: the fence, main waterline, and septic. Without these, our home will remain in ruin until we raise enough. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kekaha |
90 | Dougie and Vicky Brandt | GoFundMe | Dougie and Vicky Brandt are our hanai aunty and uncle, longtime residents of Kekaha, and people who mean so much to our family and community. We even bought our house from Dougie, which makes this especially close to our hearts. After surviving Category 2 Hurricane Lowell, they are now facing the heartbreaking damage the storm left behind. They lost their roof, and water came through their home like rain, soaking their space and turning everyday life into a struggle. What should be a safe place to rest and recover has been badly damaged, and they now have to begin the difficult process of cleaning up and rebuilding. Right now, support for Dougie and Vicky will help with immediate needs like a generator, solar lanterns or lights, storage containers, and dry bedding. Donations will also help with the major repairs ahead, including replacing the entire roof, removing old carpet, and redoing the flooring. Please help support Dougie and Vicky as they recover and rebuild after this storm. Any kindness, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, will mean so much as they work to get back on their feet. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Kekaha |
91 | Valente 'Ohana | GoFundMe | We Lost Everything. Please Help My Son and Me Find Our Way Home Again. My name is Tracy Valente, and I never thought I would find myself having to ask strangers, friends, family, and my community for help. But today, I am asking. Hurricane Lowell changed our lives in a matter of hours. My son and I live together in Kauaʻi, and the home we knew, loved, and built our lives around has been devastated. Our entire roof was torn away, and our home and the things inside it have been left destroyed. There are moments when you don’t realize how much “home” means until you no longer have one. I look around and see the place where we made memories, where we laughed, where we slept, where we ate meals together, where we felt safe—and now so much of it is gone. Our belongings, our necessities, the things we spent years collecting and the things that made our house feel like our home were damaged or lost. But what hurts the most isn’t the things. It’s the feeling of having our sense of safety taken away. My son and I are now facing something I never imagined we would have to face: figuring out how to rebuild our lives when we have lost so much. I wish I could say that we have everything under control. I wish I could say that we have enough to repair our home and replace everything we lost. The truth is, we don’t. And that’s why I’m putting my pride aside and reaching out for help. Our goal is $25,000. This money will help us find safe shelter, cover emergency needs, begin repairing and rebuilding our home, and replace the necessities we lost. I know $25,000 sounds like a lot. But if hundreds of people gave just a little, we could get there together. A $5 donation matters. A $10 donation matters. A $20 donation matters. A $50 donation matters. Every single dollar is a step toward giving my son and me a safe place to call home again. And if you cannot donate, please don’t feel bad. Sharing this fundraiser is also a gift. Please share it with your family, your friends, your coworkers, your church, your community—anyone who might be willing to help. I never expected to have to tell my story this way. I never expected to look at my home and wonder how we were going to put it back together. I never expected that a hurricane could take away so much so quickly. But I also know something about the people of Hawaiʻi and the meaning of ʻohana: When one of us is hurting, we don’t leave them behind. So today, my son and I are reaching out with humble hearts and asking for a helping hand. We don’t need anyone to give us everything. We just need enough people to give what they can. Help us replace what was lost. Help us repair what was destroyed. Help us find safety again. Help us rebuild not only our home, but our lives. One day, I hope we can look back at this heartbreaking chapter and say, “We made it through.” And when that day comes, I will remember every person who helped us get there. From the deepest place in my heart, mahalo nui loa to everyone who donates, shares, prays for us, checks on us, or simply takes the time to read our story. Your kindness may be the reason my son and I are able to have a home again. With love, gratitude, and hope, Tracy & Oshenn Please help us get home again. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanapepe |
92 | Ned Nishimura | GoFundMe | Ned Nishimura is the beneficiary of this fundraiser after Hurricane Lala caused devastating damage to his home that he has lived in since childhood. During the storm, the house floated approximately 30 feet off its foundation and into a neighbor’s property. The entire home flooded, and one bedroom wall was punctured by the neighboring garage. Because of the damage, the home is not safe to live in and currently has no running water or electricity. This has turned daily life upside down and left Ned facing overwhelming uncertainty as he figures out what comes next.The support raised will help with restore basic living supplies while the home remains unlivable. Every donation, share, and message of support will mean so much during this difficult time. The family deeply appreciates the community stepping up in such a trying season. They know many others are facing the same hardship, and it is uplifting to see everyone come together. Mahalo for any support you can give to help Ned Nishimura begin to recover and move forward. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Naʻalehu |
93 | Stewart 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Aloha Kakou, our dear friend Michelle Stewart of Ha’ena lost so much during Hurricane Lowell, and their home is currently unlivable. Michelle is a mother of two sons. The hurricane tore the roof off over their bedrooms, causing major water damage. Their septic system is underwater, so they cannot use the bathroom or shower at home. They are currently staying nearby while they work to make their house livable again. They had to throw away beds, mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, carpets, dressers, nearly all belongings, and a large amount of clothing because of the storm and water damage. Much of what they tried to save is now developing mold. Their immediate needs include: • Getting the septic pumped • Repairing the roof • Removing the damaged bedroom ceilings • Replacing roofing wood, paper and shingles • Repairing/replacing ceiling fans • Replacing beds, bedding, furniture and carpets • Replacing clothing and household necessities On top of the devastation to their home, Michelle is continuing medical infusions for critical illness, accruing medical expenses. One of her sons is diagnosed with special needs which makes recovery efforts with schools being closed ever more challenging. Her sole income is reliant on tourism which will not resume for an undetermined amount of time while recovery efforts continue on Kaua’i. Michelle is taking this one day at a time. She simply needs help getting through the immediate necessities and eventually back into their home. Michele did not want to ask saying “there are so many ‘Ōhana in need of help, I feel bad to ask for help.” & yet, Michelle needs help. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help with the septic, roof and ceiling repairs, clothing, and replacing the necessities they lost. If you cannot donate, sharing this post is just as meaningful! Please keep Michelle & her boys in your thoughts and prayers. Mahalo nui loa for your kökua. Malama Pono Tashina Lane, friend of Michelle Stewart & her boys, Kauai, HI #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
94 | Braxton Caudill | GoFundMe | We just went through a devastating hurricane that caused incredible damage to our home, property, and community. During the hurricane, a tree came down and completely destroyed my truck. With no insurance coverage available for the loss, we are now facing the cost of replacing our transportation on top of everything else. My truck is essential to my work and livelihood, and with the amount of cleanup and rebuilding ahead of us, it may be some time before I can even get back to work normally. On top of everything, we had been working toward our wedding, which was supposed to be just a week from now. We’ve now had to postpone it and shift our focus completely toward recovering and rebuilding. I know we aren’t the only ones hurting. There have been losses all across the island, and so many people in our community need help. I don’t have any expectations with this fundraiser, and asking for help isn’t easy for me, but right now I have to ask. Anything helps us clean up, find reliable transportation, and start getting back on our feet. Even just sharing this means more than you know. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, helped, or supported our community. We have a long road ahead, but we’ll rebuild. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |
95 | Reyes 'Ohana | GoFundMe | I was debating opening a GoFundMe after Hurricane Lala hit us, but looking at everything that happened around our home made me realize that this did impact my family a lot. We never thought we would have to experience anything like this, but only God knows why. I have been questioning myself, “Why did this happen to us when we do no harm to others?” “Why us?” Millions of questions that can’t be answered. After 6 years of hard work and dedication, we have lost one of our sources of income. We have lost two of our work trucks and work tools because of the flood. I know our trucks weren’t $50,000+ trucks, but we worked long hours and long nights to achieve what we had. Unfortunately, our insurance didn’t cover anything.I’ll talk a little about ourselves. We are a young couple with two beautiful daughters located in Wood Valley, Pahala. We are humble, loving, and family-oriented; everything we do is for our family. We have always loved to lend a hand to those in need, even if we don’t have it ourselves. This event has hurt my family mentally and emotionally. The flooding has made it extremely difficult for us to move forward. We are currently isolated in Pahala and trying to figure out what comes next while dealing with the loss of our belongings and the sense of security we once had. The funds will be used to replace work tools that were lost or damaged, and if possible, to purchase a truck. We know that not everyone is in a position to donate, and we completely understand. Sharing this fundraiser with friends, family, or others who may be able to help would mean so much to us. We are extremely grateful for everyone in the community who has helped and supported us throughout this event. Also, we want to thank everyone who takes their time to read our story. We kindly appreciate everyone’s donations or shares; it doesn’t go unnoticed. May God be with you all, and God bless. #Lala | Hawaiʻi Island, Pāhala |
96 | Aaron Abalos & Holly Ka'iakapu | Venmo | Holly and Aaron's home in Pakala Village was affected by storm surge, with sustained severe damage to their outdoor living spaces and some of their belongings after hurricane Lowell. Holly is a small business owner in Hanapepe town, born and raised in Hanapepe, and has had to shutter her business for the foreseeable future as she addresses the destruction in Pakala village, meaning her main source of income is frozen. Any help to get through this incredibly painful time would be so deeply appreciated. Mahalo. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Pakala VIllage |
97 | Trent Parke | GoFundMe | I’m starting this fundraiser for my friend, who lost his home in Hurricane Lowell in Wainiha, Kauai. In an instant, he was left without a place to live and lost everything he owns. If you know Trent, you know how humble he is. He’s the kind of person who would be the last to ask anyone for help, which is why we’re asking for him now. Our friend Trent Parke nearly lost his life when Hurricane Lowell caused the river near his home on Kauaʻi to rise violently and sweep his house off its foundation. The force of the flooding carried Trent’s home approximately 50 yards downstream, where it came to rest in a massive pile of logs and debris. Exiting he was caught in the rushing water and was swept down the river. He managed to survive by clinging to a hau bush and swimming from one section to another as they gave way, for approximately eight hours before finally swimming to safety early the next morning. Trent survived, but he lost virtually everything. His home is gone. His personal belongings have been destroyed, and everything he owns has been destroyed. Right now, Trent is staying with a neighbors and trying to figure out what comes next. We are starting this fundraiser to help Trent get back on his feet. Donations will help provide him with immediate necessities, a stable place to live, and the many unexpected expenses that come with losing your home and nearly everything you own. Trent has been through an unimaginable experience. He was fortunate to survive, but surviving the flood was only the beginning. Now he needs our help rebuilding what was lost. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Wainiha |
98 | Ho'opi'i Manuel 'Ohana | Venmo | Robyn is my childhood friend and she needs our kōkua! Her garage was completely destroyed, parts of her roof blew off leaving major holes and leaks, and her yard is flooded. She's facing severe property destruction. If you're able to help her rebuild, please consider sending a donation. Every bit helps! #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Waimea |
99 | Ilima Susan Morris | GoFundMe | On September 7, Hurricane Lowell struck Kauaʻi with winds over 100 mph, forcing Ilima to evacuate the oceanfront property she calls home. When Ilima returned, the destruction was overwhelming. Roofs had been blown off. Flooding tore through the property. The kitchen and outdoor bathroom shower were destroyed, and structures across the land were badly damaged. Fruit trees, gardens, and years of cultivated permaculture land were severely impacted. The danger is still immediate: broken tree limbs are hanging overhead, and debris and damaged items remain scattered across the property, creating serious safety hazards that must be cleared before rebuilding can begin. This is not only storm damage. It is damage to Ilima’s home, land, daily life, and source of stability. Support will help cover urgent cleanup and safety work, including removal of dangerous limbs and debris, a generator for reliable power, repairs and rebuilding, restoration of the land and gardens, essential home needs, and living expenses and lost income during recovery. If you can give, any amount will help Ilima make the property safe and begin rebuilding. If you cannot donate, please share this fundraiser and help reach others who can support Ilima through this recovery. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Anahola |
100 | Maka-Olanolan 'Ohana | GoFundMe | Local family needs help after Hurricane Lowell took the roof of the family hale. This home has been a focal point for the community for over 100 years, through multiple generations. Please help us rebuild this home so the kapuna, keiki and future generations can continue to offer community and connection from this historic site. The Maka-Olanolan Hale is one of the last local family homes that has survived the many changes on the North Shore and we, the family, are determined to preserve it. Please consider contributing whatever You can, no offering is too small, and we will look forward to serving you smoked meat, mountain pig, lau lau and more for the days to come. #Lowell | Kauaʻi, Hanalei |