Bonneville International and iHeartMedia Honolulu have begun fire relief fundraisers for those affected in Maui.
Bonneville stations across its holdings are promoting the fundraiser with its own foundation making a $15,000 contribution with all funds going to the Hawaii Community Foundation. iHeartMedia’s Honolulu cluster are hosting on-air fundraisers to support the American Red Cross.
Bonneville International, a company committed to building up communities, has launched the “Maui Strong” fire relief fundraiser to help provide support for those affected by the devastating fires. The funds raised through the Bonneville effort will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation.
The wildfires that have swept through Maui have left behind mass destruction, leaving families displaced, homes lost, and lives forever changed. Recognizing the urgent need, the Bonneville International group of stations are using their collective voice to join forces with the communities they serve and provide vital assistance to those in need.
“Bonneville International has always been deeply rooted in the communities it serves. With so many connections to the islands throughout the west, especially in the states our markets serve, Maui Strong is a testament to our commitment to stand by our neighbors in times of crisis,” says Tanya Vea, President, and COO, Bonneville International. “Our mission to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities drives us to make a meaningful impact, and we believe that by coming together as “Maui Strong”, we can bring some hope and healing to those in need.”
To kickstart the fundraising efforts, Bonneville’s foundation made a notable contribution of $15,000, which demonstrates the company’s dedication to making a difference. 100% of the donations received by Bonneville through the Maui Strong fundraiser will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation. The Hawaii Community Fund will be addressing the evolving needs, including shelter, food, and financial assistance with the money they receive.
Bonneville operates stations in Salt Lake, Seattle, San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix and Denver.
To make a donation, please visit www.bonneville.com.
iHeartMedia Honolulu today announced that all its radio stations and their morning shows will be hosting #KokuaforMaui beginning immediately. The radio fundraiser will support American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region’s relief efforts on Maui.
“With thousands of buildings burned to the ground and the casualty count increasing daily, each of us can play a part in bringing stability and supplies to Maui,” said Scott Hogle, President of iHeartMedia Honolulu. “Thank you for joining iHeartMedia Hawaii in giving to Kokua for Maui.”
“The damage caused by the Maui wildfires is heartbreaking, but seeing so many people come together to help our friends and family on the Valley Isle speaks to the very spirit and mission of the Red Cross,” says Diane Peters-Nguyen, CEO of the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region. “All of us working together as one ohana is what will ensure that the community will thrive again.”
“The people of Maui are our neighbors and iHeartMedia Honolulu is proud to do whatever we can to empower our ohana and friends on Maui to recover and rebuild in the face of what appears to be the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii history,” said Jamie Hyatt, Senior Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia Honolulu.
During the fundraiser, listeners will be encouraged to make monetary donations to the Hawai’i Red Cross for Maui relief efforts at www.KokuaforMaui.com and www.iHeartHelpsMaui.Com
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com