Boeing donates $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Hawaii
Boeing, the Seattle-based aerospace giant, is donating $500,000 to two organisations to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following the deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.
The Boeing Charitable Trust is providing $250,000 to the American Red Cross to maintain shelters for those seeking refuge and provide comfort kits, clean-up kits, meals, information, and other resources.
The Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund is also receiving $250,000 to provide rapid response and recovery, including shelter, food, grief support, and more to impacted communities in Maui.
Boeing employs 151 people in Hawaii.
‘Deepest condolences‘
Ziad Ojakli, Executive Vice President of Government Operations, Boeing, said: “The Boeing family sends our deepest condolences to the people of Hawaii in the wake of the tragic wildfires there.
“Through support to our nonprofit partners on the ground, we will help affected Maui residents meet their most immediate needs and assist with this beautiful community’s rebuilding.”
Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross, added: “Our thoughts are with those in need after the devastating wildfires swept through Hawaii.
“We are so grateful for partners like Boeing as we work together to provide help and hope for communities in the wake of these catastrophic wildfires.”
Micah Kāne, CEO and President of Hawai’i Community Foundation, noted: “Our focus with the Maui Strong Fund at this stage is to bring relief to Maui residents as quickly and effectively as possible.
“Funding is going directly to partners on the ground who are providing shelter, food, showers, animal care, grief support, and other services as they arise.
“A heartfelt mahalo (thank you) to Boeing and other donors who have stepped up to support our community in the times we need it most—the level of generosity we’ve seen in the past few days has been truly unprecedented.”
Boeing is engaged in Hawaii communities, contributing more than $760,000 to charitable causes over the last five years.
