The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expanding its charitable donations to the Hawaiian island of Maui. Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, announced that the Church will donate US$1 million to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts after deadly and devastating wildfires.
Bishop Waddell and local Church leaders spent the weekend meeting with many community organizations providing aid on Maui. They also showed Hawaii Governor Josh Green the evacuation site and shelter on the grounds of a church meetinghouse in Kahului.