Pacific Inno — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry Program awarded more than $42 million to local projects last month, as part of a national initiative.

In this issue of Taking on Tomorrow, Fellows share about their collective efforts helping to heal and rebuild after the Maui wildfires while listening to what the community needs. We also hear from our new President AJ Halagao and learn about Claire Sullivan and her 'link' between local food producers and families.

Omidyar Fellow Claire Sullivan grew up with strong values around food. She was taught to appreciate the many resources it takes to get it from farms, to stores, and finally, to your plate. Today, Claire is CEO of Farm Link Hawai‘i, and for more than twenty years, she’s found fresh, innovative ways to improve Hawai‘i’s food systems and give families equitable access to healthy food.

Chef Hui, led by co-founders Amanda Noguchi and Omidyar Fellow Mark Noguchi believe in the incredible strength of uniting in the wake of adversity. 

Jan Boivin, Omidyar Fellow and board member of the Hawaiʻi State Bar Foundation, shares an update on legal services relief efforts efforts for the Maui community.

Lahaina News — Kupu is proud to announce its partnership with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources launching Nā Manu ʻElele Steward Program. The program will employ 24 individuals to steward sensitive natural and cultural areas across the Hawaiian Islands.