Bobby Hooper is the owner of Afterlife Bar in Portland Oregon. He is also a musician, an artist, and if you know Bobby, you know he is a main hub that connects so many wonderful people from every corner of the world. In this deeply human conversation, Bobby reflects on love, grief, the Maui wildfires, and the ways suffering can either harden or deepen us. The episode balances tragedy with grace, presence, and hope.

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Lahaina Strong

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This is a community-led effort rooted right in Lahaina — run by people from the island who are focused not just on relief but on rebuilding a resilient, sustainable, and just future for the town and surrounding communities. Donations help with local initiatives, advocacy for equitable support, and long-term recovery efforts that put Lahaina residents first.

GoFundMe Maui Wildfire Relief Fund

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Every fundraiser on this page has been verified by GoFundMe’s Trust & Safety experts — donors can give to the general fund or browse individual/ community fundraisers they trust.

Maui Strong Fund (Hawai‘i Community Foundation)

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This fund was created by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery needs for people and places affected by the wildfires. Money donated here goes into strategic grantmaking — helping fund housing, food, health services, and community support programs in collaboration with local leaders and nonprofits, with no administrative fee taken out of the donations.

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Books

Your Forces and How to Use Them

The Artist's Way (Morning Pages)