Help your colleagues who experienced damage to their property, classrooms
Posted: April 6, 2026
For those who’d like to help, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is sharing donation pages of teachers, current and retired, affected by the Kona low storms. Mahalo for your generosity during these difficult times.
HSTA Kona low storm relief program
The HSTA Board of Directors approved allocating $50,000 from the union’s Crises Fund to support its members affected by the recent Kona low storms that struck the state in March.
To be eligible, applicants must have been HSTA members at the time the storm-related damage occurred. Individuals who were not members at that time are not eligible for relief.
HSTA members may apply to the union for storm relief assistance if they suffered significant damage to their primary residence, primary vehicle, and/or classroom or workspace caused by the Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi last month. Each qualifying category is eligible for at least $250 in relief. For instance, a member whose classroom and home sustained serious damage could qualify for a $500 payment. Final award amounts will depend on the number of approved applicants and available funds.
HSTA accepting donations for members victimized by the storms
If you or someone you know would like to support teachers affected by the Kona low storms, contributions to the HSTA March 2026 Kona Storm Relief Fund are greatly appreciated. Donations of any amount may be made by check and sent to HSTA. Donated funds will be provided directly to our educator members affected by the storms.
Please make your check payable to HSTA and mail it to: HSTA Attn: Kona Storm Relief, 1200 Ala Kapuna St., Honolulu, HI 96819.
HSTA is not a 501(c)(3) and any donation is NOT tax-deductible.
Individual teacher donation links
For those wishing to donate directly to affected educators, please consider the list below. All are verified as active HSTA or HSTA-Retired members.