Hawaii Floods
Relief Aid
Responding
The United Church of Christ is issuing an appeal to support relief efforts in Hawaii following devastating flooding in March 2026.
Overview
The following is from the Hawaii Floods - UCC Press Release.
In late-March 2026, Hawaii experienced back-to-back storms known as Kona Lows that led to severe flooding across the Hawaiian Islands. This flooding represents the worst flooding that Hawaii has seen in more than 20 years. The Governor of Hawaii estimates the damages from these storms at over $1 billion including damage to airports, schools, roads, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula. While the immediate threat of further flooding has passed, the long road to recovery is just beginning.
The Global HOPE team is in regular communication with the Hawaii Conference staff, ecumenical partners in disaster recovery, and response coordination calls with the national network of voluntary organizations active in disasters (VOAD). At this time, we are working to connect response resources with communities in need – this includes coordination with Church World Service and the potential deployment of clean up kits.
We know that at least three local UCC churches in Hawaii are in communities directly affected by the flooding. We are also aware of several other UCC churches who have made their spaces available as shelters.
How to Help
As we continue to pray for and support those who experienced unimaginable loss, we invite you to support the UCC’s recovery efforts in the following ways:
(A) Prayer
We invite you to pray for those that have been impacted.
(B) Financial Support
You can donate financial support through First UCC. 100% of your donations will go to Hawaii flood relief aid.
You can give securely online by clicking on this Hawaii Flood Relief Aid link.
If you prefer, you may mail a check payable to “First UCC in Hamburg” marked “Hawaii Flood Relief Aid”, mail to First UCC; 76 South 3rd Street; Hamburg, PA 19526.
You can place cash or a check in an envelope marked “Hawaii Flood Relief Aid” and place the envelope is the offering plate during worship.
(C) Hygiene Kits and Cleanup Buckets
After a disaster one of the biggest requests is the need for cleanup buckets and hygiene kits. UCC congregations interested in assembling hygiene kits and cleanup buckets are eligible for a matching grant through the Global HOPE office.
Thank you for your help and support.
More Information
You can find more information on the UCC Disaster Ministries web page.