Tateyama Lahaina Fire Relief

On the night of Tuesday August 8th, Cyrus and Kelli Tateyama received news that the Lahaina fire was approaching their rental home of 20 years. With the blaze rapidly approaching and very little time, all they could do was grab their dog and a change of clothes, and evacuate the home in their car.

The next morning, they heard the fire completely swept through their neighborhood. The Tateyama’s returned to the property, hoping to salvage what they could, but were met with anyone's worst nightmare. There was nothing left behind but the charred remains of the little masonry of their home.

Cyrus Tateyama, who moved from his home island of Moloka’i, had made Lahaina his home since 1987. A hard worker, and an honest man, Cyrus lost everything that horrific night. Among these items were a lifetime of memories in photographs, family heirlooms, and personal belongings. Him and his wife, Kelli, are currently living out of their car with their dog while they seek an intermediate living situation where they can begin to rebuild their lives. While it is impossible to replace the sentimental value of what was lost, we can help provide support and aloha during this trying time. If you have the means, please consider donating to the Tateyama family, as it is one of the best and direct ways to support our Lahaina Ohana. Together, we can provide them with the assistance they need to begin rebuilding their lives.

Your contributions will go directly towards:

-Immediate and Future housing needs for the Tateyama’s and their dog

-Replacement of personal belongings: Clothes, Furniture/Bedding

-Basic Needs: Food, Water, Gas, Toiletries, other consumables