The ERF was created to assist Montage Kapalua associates who need immediate financial assistance following the unforeseen disaster of the wildfires on Maui. Donations to the fund come from Montage International and Montage International’s associates, guests, residents, vendors, and the general public. We have established this fund with the intent to provide essential financial relief and recovery assistance for our Kapalua Bay associates with a documented need for:

• Financial support for loss of residence due to fire disaster
• Essential living expenses reimbursement for clothing, medications, childcare, food, and other costs related to fire loss or damage
• Unexpected medical expenses not covered by insurance due to the fire disaster

• Full-time associates of Montage Kapalua Bay who are employed on the date of application, OR
• Part-time associates of Montage Kapalua Bay who are employed on the date of application, OR
• On call Montage Kapalua Bay associates who have worked 40 hours since July 8, 2023, AND
• Your primary residence was within the areas affected by the fires, AND
• You have experienced significant loss or damage to your property, OR
• You have been directly impacted by the fires in other ways.

Not Eligible to Apply:

• Temporary, contract, and non-full time or part-time Montage Kapula Bay associates.
• Associates who reside outside of the areas affected by the fire.
• Eligible associates who have not experienced a direct impact from the fires.
• Eligible associates whose crisis occurred before the August fire disaster.

The Hearts of Montage ERF has been established at Charitable Ventures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that administers relief funds and charitable projects. As a tax-exempt nonprofit Charitable Ventures will provide tax receipts for all donations to the ERF and support the distribution of relief payments to associates.

While we understand that all associates have been impacted by this disaster, relief payments will be proportionally allocated based on the needs described. We anticipate payments could be as little as $500 or as much as $2,500, or a different amount based on the Review Committee’s discretion. Actual relief payment amounts are based on individual need as demonstrated through required documentation in the fund application.

No. Relief payments provided during a qualified disaster are not considered taxable income.

We are working hard to deploy funds raised as quickly as possible. Although we anticipate the first round of disbursements may occur in 1-2 weeks, we anticipate the relief fund distribution process will last for 6-8 weeks before any funds raised are fully dispersed. Associates who submit a request for relief, but are not funded immediately, will not need to resubmit an application to be considered for further relief support. We will continue to fund associates for as long as we can raise funds during this time.

You must submit a request for funding via the Fund’s online application, providing both your employee number as well as information on how the fires have impacted you adversely. The committee understands the difficulty in some cases in securing these documents and will work with applicants as best as possible to complete their application. You will be asked to describe your current situation, but also to upload documentation in support of your request. Sample documents might include the following, but not all will be required:

• Photographs of damaged property or belongings of residence
• Copies of official reports filed with local authorities
• Any insurance claims filed including a summary of what has been claimed and the status of the claim
• Medical bills, doctor’s notes, or hospital records
• Proof of residence – utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement showing primary residence within the affected areas
• Receipts of temporary lodging or for clothes or other essential items

No, you do not have to contribute to the Fund. Donating to the Fund is voluntary, and eligibility for assistance is based upon qualifying circumstances.

The online application is being developed and will be live by August 15.  Visit https://charitableventuresoc.org/montage-relief-fund to submit your application for a relief payment.

All associates will receive email verification of their submitted application, and anticipated dates for payment distribution.

Distributions from The Hearts of Montage Emergency Relief Fund will be guided by a Review Committee comprised of representatives from Charitable Ventures, Montage International, and regional stakeholders with expertise in grantmaking. No review committee member is eligible for relief funding.

Upon verification of employment and assessment of need, the Review Committee will allocate available funding to associates that have completed the application process. We anticipate that there will be payments distributed in four award cycles, in August and September.

Once individuals are selected, they will be notified immediately with the amount pending. For associates who can provide direct deposit information, payments will be electronically transferred directly to their accounts within approximately 3 business days. For associates who require a paper check, payments usually will be received within 5 days.

If you have questions, please contact MontageRelief@charitableventuresoc.org or by phone at (714) 597-6630 x134. (Available 8am – 5pm, M-F – except holidays)

Visit the Funds webpage: https://charitableventuresoc.org/montage-relief-fund/

Yes. All personal information requested is only used to determine fund eligibility and amount.

Should you need assistance with personnel information Altres have on file, you may call into the Client Care line at (808) 591-4900 and speak with an Altres team member.

No, the awarded amount is a relief payment, is not a loan, and does not need to be repaid.

No.

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Please contact Director of People Naite Saia naite.saia@montage.com for additional information about the Fund.