On August 8th, a devastating wildfire erupted on Maui Hawaii , marking the deadliest wildfire in over a century in the United States. It has already claimed the lives of at least 115 people, with thousands still missing. The raging fires have destroyed over 2,000 structures, leaving island residents displaced and suffering immense losses. Many of whom are fellow members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, as Chinese-Americans, we empathize deeply with the irreversible devastation and hardships inflicted upon the residents of Maʻi Island due to this wildfire.

On September 6th, under the initiative and leadership of Joey Yu, the CEO of Chinese American Foundation, jointly organized with Chinese American Federation to deliver donated $4000 relief funds to World Vision. World Vision will channel these contributions to the disaster-stricken areas on Maui Island. 

World Vision is an international charity with a 75-year history, committed to eradicating poverty and injustice and helping poor children, families, and communities around the world escape plight. This organization helps the disadvantaged groups regardless of their background such as religion, race, gender etc. The Chinese American Foundation and Chinese American Federation hope to use this donation through World Vision to help victims of the disaster in Maui, Hawaii, to help them rebuild their homes.

The attendees at this donation ceremony included President JoeyYu, Chairwoman Sher Li and Secretary-General Suki Song of Chinese American Foundation; Representatives from Chinese American Federation included Chief Supervisor Pang Fei, Executive Director Selina Zeng and Executive President Sherman Yan. During this visit, representatives from Chinese American Foundation and Chinese American Federation were warmly received by World Vision, and both sides shared their experiences and insights in the field of philanthropy.

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President JoeyYu, Chairwoman Sher Li and Secretary-General Suki Song of Chinese American Foundation; Representatives from Chinese American Federation included Chief Supervisor Pang Fei, Executive Director Selina Zeng and Executive President Sherman Yan; International Senior Director of Global Real Estate and Corporate Services Vahak Agojian and Senior Church Advisor, California from Wrold Vision

Chinese American Foundation presents the donation check to World Vision

Chinese American Federation presents the donation check to World Vision

Thanks letter from World Vision to Chinese American Foundation

Thanks letter from World Vision to Chinese American Federation