Taube Philanthropies announced they will donate a $1 million grant to the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) Maui Strong Fund to help support wildfire relief efforts.
“We are all grieving the terrible loss of life in Maui. The pain and devastation that residents are enduring is tragic,” said Dianne Taube, who became president of the family foundation earlier this year. “Please join us in helping the people of Maui recover from this disaster and rebuild both their lives and the communities that embody the spirit of aloha."
The Taube family has a personal connection to Hawaii. Dianne Taube is a direct descendant of native Hawaiian High Chiefess Dorcas Kalama Waha and Rudolph Wilhelm Meyer, who lived on the island of Molokai in the mid 1800s. The Meyers also operated the R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill, which is now a historic landmark.
“Hawaii holds a special place in my heart. I have fond memories of exploring Lahaina as a child and of sharing the rich history there with my own children,” said Dianne. “When the time is right, I want to help the people of Maui find ways to rebuild that honor our ancestors and the original ambiance of Lahaina.”
