Disaster Relief
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MOROCCO
Following the recent earthquake in Morocco, Travel Elevates and Signature Travel Network extends solidarity to Morocco to assist with earthquake relief efforts and to educate the public that Marrakesh is largely unaffected and destinations like Casablanca and Fez are untouched. A significant downturn in tourism will only exacerbate their problems as they too are heavily dependent on tourism. To magnify the efforts of Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy, please visit Tents for Morocco show your support for the communities directly impacted by the earthquake.
MAUI
Signature advisors have been selling Maui for seven decades. It holds a special place in our hearts as well as many of our customers and friends. In the aftermath of the devastating Maui fires, it was a clear that it was time to come together and support Maui's fragile local economy, which heavily relies on travel and tourism, accounting for 85% of the income generated.
Bolstering the island's economic resurgence meant being part of the recovery. It meant rolling up our sleeves to work a little harder and putting more effort into rebuilding the strength of the community. This call to action brought us together, uniting our commitment to making a conscious effort to place positive social impact at the pulse of this transformative experience.
Community Support
Over 7,000 pounds of essential supplies were donated and delivered to local charity partners, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.
Volunteerism
Our dedicated volunteers contributed hundreds of hours by helping to prepare 600 meals, assisting at the Maui Humane Society, and organizing donated items.
Direct Economic Revitalization
Local vendors were invited to a "Maui Market" event during Signature’s Owners’ Meeting to showcase and sell their handcrafted goods and products. The enthusiastic response resulted in tens of thousands being spent on these locally sourced items, contributing to the economic revitalization of the community.
So far Travel Elevates raised over $466,861 for the following three organizations through donations and silent auction proceeds.
The Hawai'i Community Foundation (HCF) is accepting donations through its Maui Strong Fund. The Maui Strong Fund provides financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. HCF will not be collecting a fee for donations to the Maui Strong Fund - 100 percent of the funds will be distributed for community needs.
Maui Food Bank provides "safe and nutritious food" to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry. Maui Food Bank also donates food to disaster relief efforts on the island.
Maui Humane Society is providing rescue, veterinarian, and shelter services to the estimates 3,000+ animals that have been displaced by the Maui wildfires.
In the face of adversity, our actions define us. The lasting positive impact you can have on our partners and residents of Maui is to promote this incredible destination now, because "what the fire did not destroy, an empty and deserted island will."