08/07/2026
Three years ago, the Maui wildfires forever changed Lahaina and the lives of thousands of families.
While homes are being rebuilt and many families have found stable housing, recovery is about more than rebuilding structures. For many survivors, the emotional impact of loss, displacement, and uncertainty continues every day.
Mental health remains one of the greatest long-term needs in Maui's recovery.
Through counseling, trauma-informed care, and the Maui Support Center, Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi continues to walk alongside wildfire survivors and the first responders, educators, healthcare workers, clergy, and community helpers who have spent the past three years caring for others.
Healing takes time, and no one should have to face it alone.
As we remember those affected by the Maui wildfires, we remain committed to helping individuals, families, and communities find hope, healing, and stability for as long as recovery takes.
Today, we also lift up in prayer the individuals, families, and first responders impacted by the wildfires in Washington. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters there, just as Catholic Charities organizations across the country stood with Maui during its time of need.
Together, we continue to rebuild lives, strengthen communities, and bring hope where it is needed most.
Read more about Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi's continued recovery efforts: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/three-years-later-healing-the-invisible-wounds-of-the-maui-wildfires/
