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Native Hawaiian healing from white settler injustices and continued discrimination
It’s vital that the state and federal government not only fulfill their existing legal obligations, but also listen to and follow the lead of the Native Hawaiian people on healing injustices and discrimination.
Community partnership will serve free meals to keiki during school closure
Community sites on Oʻahu have begun serving free meals to keiki during school closures to compliment DOE efforts to reach children in need.
COVID-19 response focusing on assisting state in managing social safety net programs
COVID-19 is both a public health emergency and an economic crisis; Hawaiʻi Appleseed’s concern lies with the working families and children of Hawaiʻi.
Trump’s Public Charge rule could cost Hawaiʻi tens of millions in revenue
The financial cost of the public charge rule is in addition to the harm done to the health and resilience of immigrant families.
Whole Foods Market’s 5% Community Giving Day will expand access to meals for children
For keiki who rely on free and reduced-price school meals to get a healthy start, Whole Foods Market’s donation to Hawai‘i Appleseed’s school meal expansion efforts will have life-altering implications.
Hawaii: not as good for women as it seems
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, let’s remember that there’s a lot more to be done to improve the status of women, not only across the world but also at home in Hawai‘i.