Wildfire: help my mom and Lahaina

My mom, Lily Nguyen, owns two small businesses in Lahaina, Hawaii: Noodle Bar and Lahaina Nail & Spa. Both stores were completely burned down. Lily has lost everything including her house and car due to the recent wildfire that occurred on August 8, 2023.

Everything happened so fast and sudden, that my mom left her restaurant with only her purse. She says, “In a blink of an eye, my world was destroyed in just hours that took years to build. Everyone was forced to evacuate last night, jump into oceans, and run from the fire and smoke. I am grateful to be alive, but now we have to start over from scratch.”

This profound loss has not only affected Lily but also the entire town. Lily has always been a part of and served the community in Lahaina but this time they need our help. Anything you can give to help her and the community get back on their feet would be appreciated. Zelle or Venmo is preferred.

I will often post on my ig @_katieho to ensure that your donations are being used adequately by my mom Lily and her community.