Justice
takes root
together.
Real, lasting change in Hawaiʻi doesn't happen in a courtroom alone. It happens when community shows up — with dollars, with voice, and with belief that a more just Hawaiʻi is possible. Here's how you become part of that.
Every family in Hawaiʻi deserves economic security, opportunity, and the full protection of the law.
For over two decades, Hawaiʻi Appleseed has worked at the intersection of law, policy, and community power to tackle the root causes of poverty and inequality across our islands. This work is sustained entirely by people who believe — like we do — that systems can change. Your support, in whatever form it takes, is what makes that possible.
There are many ways
to be part of this work.
Make a Financial Gift
Your donation funds the legal research, policy advocacy, and community education that advances economic justice across Hawaiʻi. Every dollar is a direct investment in the people and families our work serves.
Give TodaySupport Our Policy Work
Read the research behind our proposals and follow the bills we're tracking each session. Each issue area also has its own coalition — sign up there for action alerts on the legislation you care about most.
See Our PrioritiesContact Your Legislator
Lawmakers listen when they hear from the people they represent. Our action center makes it quick — find your legislators, see where they stand on the bills we're tracking, and send a message in your own words.
Take ActionPlan a Legacy Gift
A gift through your estate is a profound act of belief in the long arc of justice. Consider including Hawaiʻi Appleseed in your planning — it is one of the most lasting ways to invest in the future of our community.
Start a ConversationYour giving level.
Monthly giving is the most impactful way to sustain this work year-round. Every contribution — no matter the size — goes directly to our mission.
Funds community education materials and public-facing policy resources used by families across the islands.
Give $10 / moSustains our legislative advocacy — testimony preparation, lawmaker engagement, and community mobilization during session.
Give $50 / moSupports our legal research capacity and the in-depth policy reports that drive systemic, lasting change.
Give $150 / moGive what you can. One-time or recurring — every gift matters and every dollar goes directly to our work.
Choose AmountThe issues we're
fighting for.
Hawaiʻi Appleseed focuses on the systems that shape everyday life — housing, wages, food, taxes, and transportation. These aren't abstract policy debates. They are the conditions that determine whether a family in Kalihi can afford to stay, whether a farmworker on Maui can see a doctor, whether a child in Waiʻanae has enough to eat.
View Full Policy AgendaTenant Protections & Housing Stability
Rising rents and displacement are crisis-level issues across our islands. We're pushing for stronger tenant protections and more deeply affordable housing so that people can afford to stay in the communities they call home.
Expanding Food Access for All Families
No family in Hawaiʻi should go hungry. We advocate for policies that strengthen SNAP, expand school meal programs, and support access to culturally significant, nutritious food in every community.
Fair Wages for Hawaiʻi's Workers
A living wage isn't radical — it's a baseline. We support legislation that ensures every worker across our islands can afford to live here, from farmworkers to service employees to care workers.
Safer Streets & Affordable Transit
Getting where you need to go shouldn't be a barrier to opportunity. We advocate for safe, accessible, and affordable transportation so every resident can reach jobs, school, and care — regardless of whether they drive.
A Fairer Tax Code for a Thriving Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi's tax system asks too much of those who have the least. We push for tax relief for low- and middle-income families and for the wealthy to pay their fair share — so we can fund the public investments our communities need.
"The work of justice is never done in isolation. It is collective, persistent, and rooted in the belief that every person deserves to thrive — and that we are strongest when we build together."
Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice