HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In response to the recent storms that brought severe flooding and widespread damage across the state, First Hawaiian Bank announced on Wednesday a total of $200,000 in support to be distributed among community organizations leading recovery efforts.
“We’ve seen how these storms have affected families and neighborhoods across Hawaiʻi, including our own employees and the communities they call home,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO, First Hawaiian Bank. “Our nonprofit partners are on the front lines of recovery, and we stand with them every step of the way.”
The funding will support the following organizations as they provide immediate relief and long-term assistance to individuals and families.
- Aloha United Way
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
- Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund)
- Hawaiʻi Council for Community Action
- MAʻO Organic Farms
“What we’re witnessing across Oʻahu right now is the power of community—neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers showing up in force, and local organizations leading the response. While we’ve made strong progress, the need is ongoing. Continued support allows us to sustain these efforts, reach more families, and ensure that no one is left behind as we move from immediate relief into long-term recovery,” shared Kūhiō Lewis, President and CEO, Hawaiian Council…