Who We Are
Rooted in Hawaiʻi.
For over two decades, Hawaiʻi Appleseed has used a combination of policy advocacy and community engagement to take on the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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Building a Hawaiʻi where every family can thrive.
Advancing Economic Justice for and with the people of Hawaiʻi.
Our Work
Five areas where policy
can change everyday life.
Food Security
Healthy, accessible food for every Hawaiʻi family.
ExploreAffordable Housing
Homes Hawaiʻi's families can actually afford.
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Pay and protections that match the cost of living here.
ExploreTransportation
Safer streets, smarter transit, lower costs.
ExploreTaxes & Budget
A fairer tax code for a thriving Hawaiʻi.
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Interactive Tool
Follow the money, in real time.
Our Hawaiʻi Budget Tracker compares the Governor's budget proposal against the House and Senate versions — program by program, department by department — across all 700+ state programs.
20+Years of advocacy
50+Legislative wins
500K+Residents reached
5Issue areas
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