The largest effort right now in the Bay Area is being spearheaded by several San Francisco tourism organizations.
"It's being used for things like critical supplies, food, diverse shelter, clothing, showers, first aid, animal care, grief support, and even boat support for some local boat owners who are taking supplies from one side of the island and bringing them into Lahaina for residents," said Sarhangi.
Some staff members based on the island have also lost homes lost, and some Salvation Army facilities have burned to the ground.
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