FHB sets up special fund for Hawaii relief efforts

HONOLULU, Hawaii—First Hawaiian Bank announced yesterday the creation of the Aloha for Hawaii Fund to support relief efforts for the Kilauea volcano eruption on the Big Island and recovery efforts for flooding on Kauai and in East Oahu.

Donations can now be made at any of FHB’s 61 branches in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

One-hundred percent of the donated funds will support The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services in Hawaii, providing direct assistance to the affected communities, according to an announcement by Bob Harrison, FiHB chairman and chief executive officer. 

“Our island communities have always mobilized quickly to bring assistance and comfort to those in need. This is especially true in the outpouring of support for those affected by the recent Kilauea volcano eruption on the Big Island and the flooding on Kauai and in East Oahu,” said Harrison. “To assist in the effort, we encourage anyone wanting to help to make a monetary donation to the Aloha for Hawaii Fund at any of our [FHB] branches. All funds collected will go directly to those in need and support the hard work and efforts of our partner the Salvation Army.”  

“We are grateful to [FHB] for making it so easy for those in the community wanting to offer their assistance to those in need at this time. Monetary donations allow us to efficiently and quickly meet the changing community needs during disaster relief and recovery.  We are able to deliver the exact relief supplies and support the community needs,” said Jennifer Oyer, chief development officer, The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division. 

The funds will support efforts to provide water, shelter, food, clothes and emotional support to those affected by the recent volcanic activity and flooding.

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team of volunteers are assisting those affected by the Kilauea eruption and the residents recovering from flooding on Kauai and in East Oahu. 

Donations are being accepted through May 31 at all FHB branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan.

Online donations can be made at www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org or by calling The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Divisional headquarters at 808-988-2136. One-hundred percent of the donated funds will support The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services in Hawaii.

FHB’s Community Care employee volunteer program will also send out teams of volunteers to the affected communities to lend a hand where needed. 

FHB (www.FHB.com) was founded in 1858 as Bishop & Co. and today is Hawaii’s leading bank. The bank operates 56 branches in Hawaii, three in Guam, and two on Saipan. First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of FHB, is the largest publicly traded company based in Hawaii. (FHB)