How Lahaina Community Land Trust helped families rebuild with automation

· Zapier · Sept. 25, 2025, 9:06 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses how the Lahaina Community Land Trust utilized automation tools, particularly Zapier and Python, to streamline the overwhelming application process for families affected by the August 2023 wildfires in Maui. By automating complex workflows for insurance claims and aid applications, LCLT drastically reduced manual entry efforts, improved data accuracy, and enabled the organization to efficiently allocate resources to support families in rebuilding their lives.