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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson put $10 million towards new Maui fund

Headline from KHON 2 Honolulu

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave a combined $10 million to the People’s Fund of Maui, which was publicly announced on Thursday.

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  1. The Guardian

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui wildfire fund with $10m (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Winfrey says direct cash assistance aims to support those affected as they determine what ‘rebuilding looks like for them’

  2. Foxla

    Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Launch 'People's Fund of Maui' With $10 Million Donation (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The relief fund will directly support families and individuals impacted by the wildfires that have claimed more than 100 lives with hundreds more unaccounted for

  4. MyNorthwest

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Oprah, Dwayne Johnson launch fund for displaced Maui residents (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced today.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Oprah and Dwayne Johnson announce fund to help Maui residents affected by wildfires (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The superstars are lending a hand to help people who were in the path of what has become the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history.

  7. Deadline

    Oprah Winfrey And Dwayne Johnson Launch Assistance Fund For Those Impacted By Maui Wildfires (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have established the People’s Fund of Maui, which will distribute cash directly to those who were impacted by the wildfires that devastated Lahaina and other …

  8. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch $10M fund for displaced Maui residents (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they annou…

  9. Forbes

    Billionaire Oprah Winfrey, Actor Dwayne Johnson Launch $10 Million Maui Relief Fund (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have already raised at least $55,000 to be donated directly to permanent Maui residents.

  10. CNN

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui recovery fund (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have launched a recovery fund for the people who lost housing in the Maui wildfires, the pair announced in a video shared on Instagram Thursday.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    In the wake of backlash, Oprah Winfrey starts a fund for Maui fire victims alongside Dwayne Johnson (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Facing backlash over her response to Maui wildfires, Oprah Winfrey starts a fund with Dwayne Johnson — and $10 million — to help displaced victims directly.

  12. People

    Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson Launch Fund — with $10 Million to Start — for Those Affected by Maui Fires (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have launched the People’s Fund of Maui with an initial $10 million donation, to help those affected by the wildfires

  13. Avclub

    Oprah and Dwayne Johnson start fund for Maui wildfire victims (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have jointly contributed $10 million to kickstart the People's Fund of Maui

  14. Washington Examiner

    Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Oprah Winfrey donate $10 million to Maui cause (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson founded a fund for those affected by the Maui wildfires and contributed $10 million to it themselves.

  15. Honolulu Civil Beat

    Oprah And Dwayne Johnson Make $1,200 Per Month Available To Maui Wildfire Survivors (opens Honolulu Civil Beat)

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    Honolulu Civil Beat's feed description

    The People's Fund of Maui was launched with a $10 million donation.

  16. Variety

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Launch Maui Wildfire Relief Fund With $10 Million Donation (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have launched the People’s Fund of Maui to support those impacted by the wildfires. “I have been meeting with people throughout the community that were impact…

  17. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui recovery fund with $10 million donation (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have launched a recovery fund for the people who lost housing in the Maui wildfires, the pair announced in a video.

  18. CBS News

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch People's Fund of Maui to aid wildfire victims (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The fund kicks off with an initial contribution of $10 million from Winfrey and Johnson.

  19. New York Times

    Oprah and Dwayne Johnson Give $10 Million to Help Maui Wildfire Victims (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The stars helped establish the People’s Fund of Maui, which will give direct payments of $1,200 a month to residents displaced by the wildfires.

  20. NBC News

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson announce $10 million Maui relief fund (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Adults in the affected areas of Lahaina and Kula will be eligible to receive $1,200 each month as they get back on their feet.

  21. The Hollywood Reporter

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Launch Fund to Help Maui Wildfire Victims (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The People's Fund of Maui is launching with an initial $10 million donation from Winfrey and Johnson.

  22. KHON 2 Honolulu

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson put $10 million towards new Maui fund (opens KHON 2 Honolulu)

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    KHON 2 Honolulu's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave a combined $10 million to the People’s Fund of Maui, which was publicly announced on Thursday.

  23. Delaware Public Media

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson help people displaced by Maui wildfires (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Winfrey has a house on Maui and Johnson spent part of his childhood in Hawaii. They've started a $10 million fund to help victims get back on their feet.

  24. Fortune

    'How do we help?': Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson commit $10 million for Maui residents displaced by fires (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The pair were inspired by a similar fund set up by Dolly Parton after wildfires swept through Gatlinburg, Tenn. in 2016.

  25. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday.

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