Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have launched the ‘People’s Fund of Maui’ in response to the devastating wildfires which ripped through the island last month. With the guidance and the blessing of community elders, leaders and residents, including Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa, the media icon and Hollywood star created the fund to provide immediate and ongoing…
The McConaugheys Fund Emergency Aid Plane to Support Children in Maui
The McConaugheys have announced they’re funding an emergency aid plane to deliver supplies to fire-devastated Maui. In a video posted to Instagram, Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey and his teenage son Levi, shared that they’ve teamed up with nonprofit Baby2Baby, to send “hundreds and thousands” of emergency supplies to children and families in need. “Camila, Levi…
Oprah Winfrey Buys Supplies For People of Maui, Pledges Major Donation
Oprah Winfrey is supporting the people of Maui who’ve been devastated by recent wildfires. The media icon, who is also a resident of the island, was spotted handing out supplies includes pillows and sheets at local evacuation shelters late last week. In a post on Instagram, she confirmed she’s been lending a hand and pledged…
Lauren Sánchez & Jeff Bezos Set Up $100 Million Fund to Support Maui
Emmy Award-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos have set up a special fund to support recovery efforts in Maui. The couple has pledged $100 million to help the island rebuild after devastating wildfires ripped through Lãhainã, killing at least 93 people and decimating homes and buildings. In a post on Instagram, Lauren writes:…