Oprah Winfrey Visits Maui Shelter, Donates Supplies After Devastating Wildfire: ‘It’s A Little Overwhelming’

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have established the People’s Fund of Maui, which will distribute cash directly to those who were impacted by the wildfires that devastated Lahaina and other parts of the island.

Michaela Zee Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have launched the People’s Fund of Maui to support those impacted by the wildfires. “I have been meeting with people throughout the community that were impacted by the fires over the last few weeks, asking what they most needed and how I could be of service,” said Winfrey in a statement. “The main thing I’ve been hearing is their concern about how to move forward under the immense financial burden.

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Mick Fleetwood is planning a benefit concert to help those impacted by the recent wildfires in Maui.

Facebook earlier this week, the County of Maui wrote: “To clarify, Oprah was able to visit our shelter and we thank her for instructing media journalists and camera crews to remain outside.“We welcome Oprah to continue to uplift our community’s spirit and give her aloha to victims of the tragic disaster.“Her visit inside of the shelter today was truly heartwarming and we appreciate her understanding of our policy of having no camera crews or reporters accompanying dignitaries and celebrities in our emergency shelters.The TV star has reportedly visited one shelter multiple times now, and told Hawaii News Now: “In a week or two, all the cameras will be gone and the rest of the world is going to move on with their lives and we’re all still going to be here trying to figure out what is the best way to rebuild.“I will be here for the longhaul, doing what I can.”Five days ago Winfrey did speak to the BBC from inside a shelter, saying that it was “a little overwhelming” to be there.“But I’m really pleased to have so many people supporting.

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Oprah Winfrey had been reportedly turned away from visiting a shelter for survivors of the wildfires in Hawaii and Maui officials are clearing up the situation.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is speaking out about the tragic wildfires that have been ravaging the island of Maui, Hawaii, since last week.

Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson is speaking out about the tragic wildfires that have been ravaging the island of Maui, Hawaii, since last week.The action star took to Instagram on Sunday to share a slideshow of snapshots showing firefighters, first responders and civilians doing what they can to fight the wildfires and help in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.«Heartbroken but our faith and mana is strong,» Johnson wrote. «First responders, health care teams, hotels, locals businesses, boots on the ground organizations and all our local heroes, stay strong — we love you and appreciate you.»«All our local families, our ohana, our aiga, stay strong thru this devastating time,» he continued. «Resilience resolve is our DNA.

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Native Hawaiian Jason Momoa is urging people not to travel to Maui amid the devastating wildfires that have left thousands homeless and the area of Lahaina irrevocably changed. "Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI," the "Aquaman" actor implored his followers on his Instagram."Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply," he wrote.

Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa is urging travelers to suspend their Maui vacation plans.

Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood has described his heartbreak at losing his restaurant Fleetwood’s On Front Street to the wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui, Hawaii. Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started on Tuesday and raced through Maui, feasting on any structures that lay in its path. Drummer Mick, 76, took to social media to release a statement about the fires and said: “Maui and the Lahaina community have been my home for several decades.

Oprah Winfrey has joined in handing out emergency supplies to citizens of the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Mick Fleetwood has suffered a major loss amid the wildfires blazing through Maui.

Oprah Winfrey is lending a hand to residents impacted by the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, offering personal support and donations at a local shelter. In photos and clips shared to social media, Oprah can be seen visiting with people sheltering at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Maui and handing out supplies, including pillows, cots and toiletries. ET has learned that the media mogul — who owns a home on the island — went to the shelter to ask firsthand what items were most needed.

Mick Fleetwood has suffered a major loss amid the Maui wildfires. The Fleetwood Mac drummer took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that his restaurant, Fleetwood’s on Front St., has been destroyed amid the extreme fires on the Hawaiian island.