Hawaii Flooding Crisis: How You Can Help Right Now | Maui United Way CEO Interview

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast. Purposeful is a podcast by Nardi Media, created to amplify the voices of leaders, advocates, and changemakers who are uplifting the world through courage, service, and truth.In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, sits down with Jeeyun (Jee) Lee, CEO of Maui United Way, to discuss the devastating flooding currently impacting communities across Hawaii.This conversation is deeply personal. Ashley’s own family is directly affected, and what is unfolding on the ground has not yet received the level of national attention it deserves.Historic flooding has swept across parts of the Hawaiian islands, destroying homes, disrupting supply chains, and leaving families without access to basic necessities like food, fuel, and shelter. Communities on islands like Maui and Molokai are facing urgent challenges while navigating limited infrastructure, delayed federal aid, and the realities of island life.In this episode, Jeeyun (Jee) Lee, shares what is truly happening right now, the immediate needs facing families, and how organizations like Maui United Way are working to support recovery efforts in real time.This is more than a conversation. It is a call to awareness, compassion, and action. A central truth from this episode:In times of crisis, the most effective support is not always more “things.” It is the right resources, delivered at the right time, through trusted community networks.What You’ll Learn:-What is happening right now on the ground in Hawaii following the floods- The real challenges island communities face during disaster recovery-Why FEMA aid delays are impacting immediate relief efforts-The most urgent needs families are facing today- Why financial support is more effective than physical donations-How Maui United Way is coordinating community-led recovery- How you can make a meaningful impact from anywhere