Maui continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath of the deadliest wildfire in the US in over a century. The fire, which occurred earlier this month, claimed the lives of 115 people, with an unknown number still missing. Many residents have lost their homes and are now seeking assistance. However, they now have a new source of aid thanks to Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, who have created the People’s Fund of Maui.
In a video announcement featuring Winfrey and Johnson, the fund was introduced as a means of directly providing financial support to those in need. Winfrey, a part-time resident of Maui, and Johnson, who spent part of his youth in Hawaii, made an initial donation of $10 million to launch the fund and are urging others to contribute as well.
Residents who are over 18 years old and have lost their homes can apply for aid through the People’s Fund of Maui website. They are eligible to receive $1,200 per month to help them through the recovery process. To qualify, applicants simply need to provide proof of residence for their lost or uninhabitable home. The funds will be distributed monthly for as long as the money lasts.
Johnson emphasized the fund’s commitment to ensuring that donations reach impacted residents by working with trusted community leaders. He acknowledged the confusion and frustration some people may have felt when deciding which organizations to support and assured them that the People’s Fund of Maui offers a direct and transparent way to help displaced Hawaiians.
The inspiration for the fund came from a conversation between Winfrey and Johnson about how best to support the Maui community. Winfrey spoke of her interactions with those impacted by the fires and their concerns about the financial burden of rebuilding. Her intention is to provide support as the affected residents determine their path forward.
Maui County has filed a lawsuit against the Hawaiian Electric Company, holding them responsible for starting the wildfires due to their failure to shut off power during hazardous weather conditions. The utility company admitted that their power lines caused the fire, but they also claimed that firefighters onsite were at fault for the subsequent blaze that devastated Lahaina.
In conclusion, the People’s Fund of Maui, established by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson, aims to directly support Maui residents affected by the wildfires. With an initial $10 million donation, the fund offers financial assistance to those who have lost their homes. The fund operates with transparency and guarantees that donations will be distributed directly to impacted individuals. Meanwhile, Maui County is pursuing legal action against the utility company responsible for the fire.
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